Positioned perfectly in north central North Carolina, Henderson has something for everyone. With local access to Kerr Lake, camping, boating, fishing and swimming are available anytime and right in our backyard. A short 35 minute drive will find you in one of several nearby cities including the state capital with access to shopping, dining and the conveniences of city life. Whether an outdoor enthusiast or someone who prefers the excitement of a big city, Henderson is perfectly positioned for everyone to enjoy the finer things in life. 

Located in the heart of Henderson, Maria Parham Medical Center, is a 113-bed, acute care facility that provides medical services to the people of Vance County and surrounding areas. A healthcare leader in the community, the hospital offers a host of services including: acute care, cardiopulmonary, emergency, intensive care, nephrology, oncology, progressive care, radiology and digital imaging, rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep center, surgical services, women and infant services, and the Pain and Physical Medicine Clinic.

Maria Parham is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is a designated Chest Pain Center through the Society for Cardiovascular Patient Care, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. Maria Parham’s Cancer Center is also fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer.  We are proud to offer patients access to state-of-the-art technology including: advanced imaging systems with two CT scanners, a wide-bore MRI, nuclear medicine, a women’s diagnostic center and interventional radiology services including diagnostic cardiac catheterization and diagnostic angiography.