Greenville, the seed of Pitt County, is located in North Carolina's coastal plain Region, 84 miles east of Raleigh, NC; 157 miles south of Richmond, VA; 265 miles south of Washington, DC. The city of Greenville has a population of 56,788 with Pitt County having a population of 126,263. Greenville is a progressive city, constantly growing while managing to keep its "down-home" appeal. It is a part of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, one of the largest health care providers in the state. University Health Systems is affiliated with the East Carolina School of Medicine. As a major health care provider, UHS provides comprehensive and quality care to more than 1.3 million people in 29 counties. Pitt County Memorial Hospital, located in Greenville, is a private, not-for-profit hospital that also serves as the teaching hospital for the ECU School of Medicine. PCMH is fully accredited by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. In a recent survey, the hospital achieved a score of 98, earning the JCAHO distinction of "Accreditation with Commendation". University Health Systems' staff includes physicians recruited from around the world, offering expertise in virtually all areas of medicine. As the region's largest medical facility, UHS provides state-of-the-art health care services. Pitt County is a fountain of opportunity when it comes to education. ECU is the state's third largest university with numerous educational departments, many viewed as the top in their field. We are also Pitt Community College, a comprehensive public, two-year educational institutional serving Pitt County's adult citizens. PCC is recognized as a leader in allied health and distance education programs. The "Emerald City" offers lots of entertainment and fun. In late June, sports and entertainment celebrities join Michael Jordan on the greens for an exciting weekend of golf and social activities during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Classic. ECU theater, dance and art departments make a vast cultural contribution to the enrichment of our area. Their great shows featuring the best in local talent as well as many nationally known faces. Perhaps you would enjoy ECU's Division I NCAA men's and women's year-round intercollegiate sports.