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Medical clinic in Martin County closes, citing poor insurance reimbursements and chronic staffing shortages

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A critical healthcare option in eastern North Carolina has vanished overnight. Health First Wellness Center in Robersonville shut its doors on Friday, ending primary and urgent care operations.

Clinic owner Doctor Stephanie Wynn cited poor insurance reimbursements and chronic staffing shortages as the driving forces behind the sudden closure.

The center originally opened last year to fill a severe medical gap following the closure of Martin General Hospital.

Displaced patients must now immediately find new primary care providers for routine medical needs and long-term medication refills. The clinic closed its transition window for medical records last week, though previously approved telehealth patients can still access the online portal.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.