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Zappa pictured, center, 5th from the left. UnitedHealthcare donated 10,000 opioid disposal kits to Cape Fear Valley to help prevent potential misuse of such medications. Opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Each year, opioid overdoses kill more than 33,000 Americans. That’s more than gun violence or vehicle accident deaths every year. Fayetteville is ranked 18th in the nation for prescription opioid abuse, according to a recent study. Many opioid abusers get pills from medicine cabinets of family members and friends. Recent studies found that up to 92 percent of patients do not use all their opioid pain relievers after surgery. 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This is the first of several integrated/collaborative services being led by this team. This program, among the first in the nation, is in response to a mandate from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to assure medical readiness of the armed forces by allowing active duty personnel to gain experience in civilian facilities, eliminate duplication of services, and share services in a bi-directional fashion to promote better health for the entire community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350218501-YMKY3Y4XKYKFY9X314I0/heartfelt.jpg Professional Photos - Cardiac arrest survivors united with their ED care team Dr. Zappa with Cape Fear Valley ED Team at Heartfelt Banquet 2020 uniting survivors of Cardiac Arrest with their care teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555357047849-KACR5EXWCG2DZIBXHLJ5/Daisy+Recipient.jpg Professional Photos - Mary Maset, RN with Dr.  Michael Zappa as she receives the DAISY Award. 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This year’s funds have been dedicated to the construction of a graduate medical education center to enhance the medical student and resident experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1559764224357-RWPHA373SIWXNCSQJWW0/Florence+Gasatura+Visit.jpg Professional Photos - Florence Gasatura, MSN, RM, RN, CEO of King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda visits Cape Fear Valley Florence Gasatura, MSN, RM, RN, CEO of King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda visits Cape Fear Valley to share her perspective on healthcare delivery in her country and learn and tour a US state of the art tertiary care facility. Ms. Gasatura is flanked by Dr. Michael Zappa and Mike Nagowski, CEO and joined by Pastor Lovejoy and Dr. Sam Fleishman, CMO. It was eye opening to learn of the challenges faced in Rwanda trying to care for a community, and rewarding to open to lines of communication for potential sharing of expertise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1564323853840-0DAMXESH9HH4CWI7WH8M/IMG_6667_Facetune_21-07-2019-23-05-34.jpg Professional Photos - Dr. Zappa, current president of HRSH proudly stands next to the bust of the hospital founder and first president Dr. Highsmith. In 1899 Dr Jacob F. Highsmith opened the first private hospital and nursing school in the state of North Carolina. 120 years later, this hospital — now known as Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital (HRSH) — is still serving Cumberland County and the region. Dr. Zappa, current president of HRSH proudly stands next to the bust of the hospital founder and first president Dr. Highsmith at the dedication of the new Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital Historical Display. He is joined by Kelly Steere , RN, CNO; Gaynelle West, RN class of 1954; Betty Kirby, RN class of 1965, and Debbie Marshburn, RN, CNE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350113533-VI282OB20DG5TFNLJBIZ/0.jpg Professional Photos - ED Leadership Vision 2020 Retreat Dr. Mike Zappa with Cape Fear Valley ED Team at Annual Leadership Retreat Vision 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167626735-T7Z601603WWP2GO1QSOE/2.jpg Professional Photos - The new normal in the ED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167690060-R7QSP6C4PYRSJQKWB1FL/3.jpg Professional Photos - Dr. Michael Zappa and Dr. Judith Borger spreading the word over the airways about the COVID vaccine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167750354-BHQSVIODQTE554TO5ZPS/4.jpg Professional Photos - Cape Fear Valley ED crew is at home for the holidays! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167967968-P2FI6U6WMJIIRBWNOWRU/1.jpg Professional Photos - Dr. Zappa and Preceptors celebrate the newest nurses completing specialty residency training in progressive and intensive care at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1630351777590-BK70QF9G2B1ZQWP8G7CC/IMG_1244.jpg Professional Photos - Past Presidents of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians Past Presidents of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians gather to celebrate their 50th Anniversary: Drs: Ernest Page, Michael Zappa, Larry Hobbs, David Seaberg, and Michael Lozano https://www.mikezappa.com/what-people-say daily 0.75 2019-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1568147883448-0AOJAYWBEKHELKQ65M5Q/Brunner%2C+Beth+%282%29.jpg What People Say About Dr. Mike Zappa Beth Brunner, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, Florida College of Emergency Physicians; Chief Executive Officer, Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1559331963768-7084I15H8QO3ERQSERPK/Commissioner%2BLarry%2BLancaster%2B-%2BFeb.%2B2018.jpg What People Say About Dr. Mike Zappa Larry Lancaster, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners & Cape Fear Valley Board of Trustees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1559326975573-LMTFBMZDF8LX2IN558XX/MikeNagowski.jpg What People Say About Dr. Mike Zappa Michael Nagowski, CEO, Cape Fear Valley Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1559327197407-787FF9TG1U0SGSO1RIIJ/Warren+McDonald.jpg What People Say About Dr. Mike Zappa Warren G. McDonald, PhD, Professor and Chair, Health Administration Department, School of Health Sciences, Methodist University https://www.mikezappa.com/schedule-appointment daily 0.75 2017-03-16 https://www.mikezappa.com/background daily 0.75 2021-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1550425005264-UC91JXMW81E4SIBNDXAR/Zappa.jpg Background Michael J. Zappa, MD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552181893573-QHQSGSXN5PEOR83T6LA2/Mike%2BZappa_About.jpg Background https://www.mikezappa.com/speaking daily 0.75 2019-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552179809977-0IO40LU5VTLPRX1A1Y4X/presentation-audience.jpg Speaking https://www.mikezappa.com/photo-gallery daily 0.75 2019-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588349587110-PB1BWP92PU198CS3IMJ6/heroes.jpg Photo Gallery - Heroes Work Here Staff at Highsmith-Rainey practicing social distancing, posing in front of Heroes sign in front of hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588349749133-5KY6II5W2X62080YLHN7/masks.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Zappa and ED team suit up for pandemic Dr. Zappa and ED team showing off the the latest in pandemic fashion ware during a recent shift! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1592345966293-GXD1QW541ZCJ8Y9MPR91/IMG_2959.jpg Photo Gallery - Salute to Healthcare Heroes June 12, 2020: US Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, the Black Daggers, jumped onto the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center campus saluting all the healthcare heroes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588349360978-TPJRJOE91L7MEXOVUSV7/marine+corp.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Michael Zappa and Maria Zappa pose with Marine Corp Sergeant Major (ret) Thurman Smith Dr. Michael Zappa and Maria Zappa pose with Marine Corp Sergeant Major (ret) Thurman Smith with donations for Toys for Tots at Annual ED Holiday Gala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1554818313518-L9SGD68I8CSM9HQD9L71/OpiodGroup.jpg Photo Gallery - UnitedHealthcare Gifts Cape Fear Valley Health with 10,000 Opioid Disposal Kits Dr. Michael J. Zappa pictured, center, 5th from the left. UnitedHealthcare donated 10,000 opioid disposal kits to Cape Fear Valley to help prevent potential misuse of such medications. Opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Each year, opioid overdoses kill more than 33,000 Americans. That’s more than gun violence or vehicle accident deaths every year. Fayetteville is ranked 18th in the nation for prescription opioid abuse, according to a recent study. Many opioid abusers get pills from medicine cabinets of family members and friends. Recent studies found that up to 92 percent of patients do not use all their opioid pain relievers after surgery. Proper disposal of unused opioids is an important factor in fighting the addiction epidemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1592345966515-CS66WRPXXAO64HMPMBV2/IMG_6393.jpg Photo Gallery - NFL player Oli Udoh donates lunches May 22, 2020: NFL player Oli Udoh of the Vikings donated 500 lunches to the emergency department, operating room, intensive care, and respiratory staff in appreciation for their tireless work during the COVID 19 pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588349941790-QH49YH8QW773XYG22SGA/meal+voucher.jpg Photo Gallery - Cape Fear Valley Foundation gives meals to healthcare heroes Sabrina Brooks, Director of Cape Fear Valley Foundation presents donation of meal vouchers from Fayetteville Woodpeckers for all Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital staff recognizing their heroic work during COVID-19 pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350039661-VWZ9J9ECG65D8LQRQ2YK/retreat.jpg Photo Gallery - ED Leaders Vision 2020 Retreat Cape Fear Valley ED Leadership Team with Dr. Zappa at Vision 2020 Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350483797-ZXIBPRUF2VV25CDXKPGU/0.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Zappa attends Heartfelt Banquet 2020 Dr Michael Zappa, Maria Zappa, and Mike Nagowski at Heartfelt Banquet 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588349850860-D2UBTYRV68KMO1N77I1W/burts+bees.jpg Photo Gallery - Companies recognize Cape Fear Valley healthcare workers' heroic efforts Cape Fear Valley Pharmacy staff appreciating their gifts donated from Burt’s Bees recognizing the heroic work of healthcare workers during this pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555357004436-10L3S0VRTH6CEBG1Q1LE/colonelmelton.jpg Photo Gallery - COL John Melton, Commander Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), Fort Bragg, NC with Dr. Michael Zappa at Cape Fear Valley (CFV) Medical Center Celebrating the successful integration of Pediatric Services between the two facilities resulting in a single collaborative service housed at CFV. This is the first of several integrated/collaborative services being led by this team. This program, among the first in the nation, is in response to a mandate from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to assure medical readiness of the armed forces by allowing active duty personnel to gain experience in civilian facilities, eliminate duplication of services, and share services in a bi-directional fashion to promote better health for the entire community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350218501-YMKY3Y4XKYKFY9X314I0/heartfelt.jpg Photo Gallery - Cardiac arrest survivors united with their ED care team Dr. Zappa with Cape Fear Valley ED Team at Heartfelt Banquet 2020 uniting survivors of Cardiac Arrest with their care teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555357047849-KACR5EXWCG2DZIBXHLJ5/Daisy+Recipient.jpg Photo Gallery - Mary Maset, RN with Dr.  Michael Zappa as she receives the DAISY Award. Mary works night shift in the ICU at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital and is recognized for her compassion for patients and family, her willingness to go above and beyond, and the bedside education and example she provides for less experienced nurses, a true inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1556131131830-6CTSKCRXBS2DVP0NJBCG/ED+LeadershipRetreat+Photo.jpeg Photo Gallery - Dr. Zappa and the CFV ED leadership team at a recent ED retreat where they enjoyed an inspiring evening of celebration, bonding, and personal growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1556226699281-J3QUK066UBXTN5RU1X7R/IMG_6368_Facetune_24-04-2019-20-58-38.jpg Photo Gallery - Michael and Maria Zappa at the 2019 Cape Fear Valley Foundation Gala; an event that raised nearly $200,000 to support programs and services within the Health System. This year’s funds have been dedicated to the construction of a graduate medical education center to enhance the medical student and resident experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1559764224357-RWPHA373SIWXNCSQJWW0/Florence+Gasatura+Visit.jpg Photo Gallery - Florence Gasatura, MSN, RM, RN, CEO of King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda visits Cape Fear Valley Florence Gasatura, MSN, RM, RN, CEO of King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda visits Cape Fear Valley to share her perspective on healthcare delivery in her country and learn and tour a US state of the art tertiary care facility. Ms. Gasatura is flanked by Dr. Michael Zappa and Mike Nagowski, CEO and joined by Pastor Lovejoy and Dr. Sam Fleishman, CMO. It was eye opening to learn of the challenges faced in Rwanda trying to care for a community, and rewarding to open to lines of communication for potential sharing of expertise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1564323853840-0DAMXESH9HH4CWI7WH8M/IMG_6667_Facetune_21-07-2019-23-05-34.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Zappa, current president of HRSH proudly stands next to the bust of the hospital founder and first president Dr. Highsmith. In 1899 Dr Jacob F. Highsmith opened the first private hospital and nursing school in the state of North Carolina. 120 years later, this hospital — now known as Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital (HRSH) — is still serving Cumberland County and the region. Dr. Zappa, current president of HRSH proudly stands next to the bust of the hospital founder and first president Dr. Highsmith at the dedication of the new Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital Historical Display. He is joined by Kelly Steere , RN, CNO; Gaynelle West, RN class of 1954; Betty Kirby, RN class of 1965, and Debbie Marshburn, RN, CNE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1588350113533-VI282OB20DG5TFNLJBIZ/0.jpg Photo Gallery - ED Leadership Vision 2020 Retreat Dr. Mike Zappa with Cape Fear Valley ED Team at Annual Leadership Retreat Vision 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167626735-T7Z601603WWP2GO1QSOE/2.jpg Photo Gallery - The new normal in the ED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167690060-R7QSP6C4PYRSJQKWB1FL/3.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Michael Zappa and Dr. Judith Borger spreading the word over the airways about the COVID vaccine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167750354-BHQSVIODQTE554TO5ZPS/4.jpg Photo Gallery - Cape Fear Valley ED crew is at home for the holidays! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1611167967968-P2FI6U6WMJIIRBWNOWRU/1.jpg Photo Gallery - Dr. Zappa and Preceptors celebrate the newest nurses completing specialty residency training in progressive and intensive care at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1630351777590-BK70QF9G2B1ZQWP8G7CC/IMG_1244.jpg Photo Gallery - Past Presidents of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians Past Presidents of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians gather to celebrate their 50th Anniversary: Drs: Ernest Page, Michael Zappa, Larry Hobbs, David Seaberg, and Michael Lozano https://www.mikezappa.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-04-09 https://www.mikezappa.com/clinical-career daily 0.75 2019-04-22 https://www.mikezappa.com/education-and-certification daily 0.75 2019-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555435897869-3B4SXO1RWN5RIUJU43EP/csm_logo_biomed_thumbnail_large.jpg Education and Certifications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555435650402-LSJ6R8RIL2ECOCOIQENB/Univesity+of+Florida.jpg Education and Certifications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1555435862323-3L4PO1Z4WF8Z8S7S1PXE/downstate.jpg Education and Certifications https://www.mikezappa.com/community-philanthropic-leadership daily 0.75 2019-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1553003187847-Z6KCLXYYQ7SSIT18QOYR/NextGenerationSector.png Community & Philanthropic Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552776223751-4G9OGMW2SPVZJXZMH7AK/Cumberland+Health+Net.jpg Community & Philanthropic Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552776042158-ZXQWLMSN7XLCUENPB9TG/Federal+Emergency+Medicine+Foundation.jpg Community & Philanthropic Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552776107620-J3N4WGDBOCU8KOI16089/CFVH_Fndtn_Sq_logo.jpg Community & Philanthropic Leadership https://www.mikezappa.com/fireside-chats daily 0.75 2019-03-10 https://www.mikezappa.com/leadership-series daily 0.75 2019-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c647bd0d7819e5b336a4961/1552418441095-1G2CIOLSPG8X288US65E/MikeZappa_lores.jpg Leadership Series https://www.mikezappa.com/services-nueva daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://www.mikezappa.com/project-gallery-page-nueva daily 0.75 2025-05-09