Two new UNC Health physicians discuss rural care in Rockingham County; doctor flags possible MS concentration

Dec 31, 2025

UNC Health physicians on the Chamber program described rural practice challenges and services in Eden; Dr. Sanford said a patient reported Rockingham County may have the country's highest concentration of multiple sclerosis cases and urged public-health follow-up. He also cited studies on primary-care benefits.

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Two UNC Health physicians appearing on a Chamber segment framed their move to Eden as a deliberate choice to work in rural primary care and discussed access, local services and early observations about disease patterns.

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