Since the late 1800’s people have been drawn to Moore County for the moderate climate and the region’s curative powers.  Today it is no different.  The Sandhills is home to one of the state’s most innovation health care systems.  FirstHealth of the Carolinas, a private not-for-profit health care network, is headquartered in Pinehurst with nearly 4,000 employees serving 15 counties.  FirsthHealth demonstrates a commitment to treating the whole patient, to providing quality health care of the entire community, especially those in need. Through three hospitals, a skilled nursing facility, centers for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, community outreach programs, centers for health and fitness, primary care practices, EMS critical care transport services, a non-profit insurance plan, foundation and host of other services.