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In
December 1964, Dr. Charles O. Boyette opened his office
on the corner of Haslin and Water Streets. Dr. Boyette
had on that day completed his obligations to the U.S.
Navy and Marine Corps as a flight surgeon and moved to
Belhaven to begin the private practice of medicine in
a medically under served area. Primary care for the entire
family was the focus of the practice with obstetrics,
emergency medicine, and some surgery added.
In
1970 the practice facility was enlarged with the addition
of the renovated Legion Building and additional services
were provided and the clinic modernized.
During
the fall of 1994 the entire clinic again was upgraded
with the addition of a third mid section to house a totally
new lab, Nursing station, Triage room and two additional
examining rooms. A new computer system was installed
and the business office was renovated. Externally,
the grounds were landscaped, Parking sites designated,
and an emergency and handicap ramp were added.
In
March, 1995 a 30 year anniversary was held in conjunction
with the completion of the clinic renovations.
Simultaneously,
recruitment of additional medical staff was seriously
undertaken. The intent was to provide continuity
of patient services and staff security as well.
The
Charles O. Boyette Medical Clinic now has a staff of 22
employees, three physicians, one nurse practitioner and
one certified physician's assistant. Active patient
charts number into the thousands. Health care services
from the clinic extend to Pungo District Hospital, Hyde
County Health Department, Cross Creek Health Care Facility,
Autumn Field Rest Home and Hydeland Home Health Services.
Editors Note:
On December 16, 2003 Dr. Boyette was officially designated
as National Country Doctor of the Year by Staff Care,
a Texas-based temporary physician staffing firm. He was
selected from 139 nominees nationwide.
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