17-04-2025
EastCare celebrates 40th anniversary, looks to help more people in Eastern NC
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — ECU Health is celebrating a major milestone as the EastCare program marks its 40th anniversary of providing critical care services in Eastern North Carolina.
EastCare has come a long way since its inception in 1985.
'We started off as a single helicopter program, and we have developed into eight different bases,' said EastCare Program Director Trey Labrecque. 'We have five primary helicopters, with two of those serving as backups, which brings us to a total of seven helicopters and 28 ambulances in our fleet.'
This milestone is a significant achievement for both EastCare and ECU Health as a whole, and the organization plans to continue growing to better serve the people of Eastern North Carolina.'More ambulances, potentially more aircraft, as more people move to Eastern North Carolina,' Labrecque added.
ECU Health is excited to continue expanding the EastCare program and remain committed to serving communities across the eastern part of the state. Click the video above for more information.
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