HOSPICE OF PAMLICO COUNTY, INC.
Care and Comfort...
Because Every Day Matters.
Hospice: 252-745-5171 Thrift Store: 252-745-5033
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice of Pamlico County would like to welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator
Cynthia Ista BSN/RN
Cynthia has a very impressive background to assist in the hiring, teaching and coordinating volunteers to assist our patients and their families.
Her education is:
Master's in Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) 2001 - Northwester Health Sciences University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Augsburg College
Public Health Nurse Certified
Oncology Acupuncture Certified 2022
Licenses:
Licensed Acupuncturist - North Carolina & Minnesota
Registered Nurse - North Carolina & Minnesota
Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Experience:
Naval Medical Center Camp LeJune: Licensed Acupuncturist treating active duty military
Private Acupuncture practice - New Bern, NC
RN Adjunct Instructor for CNA 1 course - Pamlico Community College
RN Nursing Supervisior Pamlico County Health Department
RN Staff Nurse Carteret Hospital, Morehead City, NC
Publications:
Ista, C. (2013 December). The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Symptoms and Substance Abuse in HIV/AIDS Patients.
HIV Specialist (The American Academy of HIV Medicine) Vol. 5, No. 4 pp. 43-44
Enjoys:
Golfing
Sailing - lived aboard and sailed a 36 foot sailboat from Lake Superior to the Bahamas with her husband, dog and cat during 2006 & 2007
Traveling
If you would like to volunteer with Pamlico County Hospice and help out the families in need please contact Cindy either by phone or email:
Hospice of Pamlico County: 252-745-5171
Email Cindy at: Vcoordinator@hospiceofpamlico.com