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Aug. 2, 2025, 4:01 p.m.

Meeting patients where they are

Originally published in The Paper By DENISE BAKER, FNP-C  One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in health care is that no two patients are the same. Each person brings a unique set of needs, challenges, and circumstances to his or her appointment, and honoring that individuality is at the ... Continue Reading
Sept. 11, 2023, 11:28 a.m.

Burke Primary Care welcomes Morganton Native Dr. Stephen Smith

Original Article in The PaperBILL POTEAT / FOR THE PAPER During his early years of medical school, Morganton native Dr. Stephen Smith, the son of Dr. Keith Smith, was asked by a friend inwhat direction he thought his career was headed.  The young med student didn’t know exactly what course ... Continue Reading
July 19, 2023, 12:19 p.m.

NICOLE CLAUNCH JOINS BURKE PRIMARY CARE AS A CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Morganton, NC (July, 17, 2023) – Nicole Claunch has joined Burke Primary Care as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). With 11 years' experience as an RN, four years' practicing internal medicine, and one year in infusion, Nicole brings her depth of knowledge and experience to Burke Primary Care to practice ... Continue Reading
April 12, 2023, 9:47 a.m.

JENNIFER KERLEY JOINS BURKE PRIMARY CARE AS ON-SITE OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Morganton, NC (April, 12, 2023) Burnsville resident, Jennifer Kerley recently joined Burke Primary Care as its on-site Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) at Sherrill Furniture Industries’ Medical Clinic. Kerley joins Burke Primary Care’s Occupational Health Division, offering onsite primary care services to Sherrill Furniture employees and family. Completing her Doctorate of ... Continue Reading
Feb. 24, 2020, 2:59 p.m.

CRYSTAL W. EVANS JOINS BURKE PRIMARY CARE AS FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Morganton, NC (Feb 24, 2020) – Leveraging more than a decade of nursing experience, Morganton resident Crystal Evans, MSN, NP-C, recently joined Burke Primary Care as a Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C). Burke Primary Care’s family nurse practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who work in collaboration with the practice’s other ... Continue Reading