Maria Parham Franklin

06/03/2026

Our hearts are full of gratitude following Saturday's Stomp the Stigma 5K Walk/Run on our Louisburg campus.

Thank you to every runner, walker, sponsor, volunteer, community partner, and supporter who helped make this event such a meaningful success. Your participation helped shine a light on the importance of mental health awareness and reminded us that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.

Events like Stomp the Stigma are about more than crossing a finish line—they're about creating conversations, building understanding, and supporting one another as a community. Seeing so many people come together in support of mental health was truly inspiring.

To our sponsors, thank you for investing in this important cause. To our volunteers, thank you for your time, energy, and dedication. To our participants, thank you for showing up and helping us take steps toward a future where seeking help is met with compassion, understanding, and hope.

Together, we are making a difference. Together, we are stomping out stigma.

Thank you for being part of this special day.

06/02/2026

Many thanks for this shoutout from the Franklin-Granville Beacon!!! We love this so much!!

06/02/2026

Please join us in giving a warm Maria Parham Health welcome to our newest team members!
We’re excited to have this talented group join our healthcare family and can’t wait to see the energy, compassion, and dedication they bring to our patients, our colleagues, and our community.
Thank you for choosing Maria Parham Health. We’re so glad you’re here, and we look forward to seeing your A-game in action!
Welcome to the team!

06/02/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Saturday's Stomp the Stigma 5K Walk/Run on our Louisburg campus! Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, cheered on participants, or helped make the event possible, your support helped raise awareness for mental health and reinforce the importance of ending stigma in our communities.

We would also like to recognize and congratulate our top finishers:
Male Winners
1st Place: Simon Abella – 19:47.64
2nd Place: Kevin Rumsey – 20:48.57
3rd Place: Dawson Williford – 22:42.65

Female Winners
1st Place: Allison Dease – 22:57.47
2nd Place: Jan Pitcairn – 24:35.17
3rd Place: Ashley Winstead – 25:59.15

Timeless Trailblazer Awards
Oldest Male Finisher: Clinton Francis
Oldest Female Finisher: Sharron Moore

Congratulations to all of our finishers! Together, we took meaningful steps toward promoting mental health awareness, encouraging open conversations, and stomping out the stigma surrounding mental illness.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

We're busy at Maria Parham Franklin: Stomp the Stigma 5K, getting ready for our runners! The weather is amazing, and there's still time for you to join us!

05/30/2026

For those of you participating in tomorrow's "Stomp the Stigma" 5K in Louisburg, please see the map below for direction.

05/29/2026

Growth takes time — and so does healing. 🌱

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) clients recently started a therapeutic garden, and it has already brought so much positivity, purpose, and connection to the program. Watching something grow through care and patience is a beautiful reminder that recovery happens the same way — one step, one day, one season at a time.

Maria Parham Franklin Behavioral Health provides high-quality outpatient mental health treatment designed to help adults ages 18+ achieve balance and recovery. Our Intensive Outpatient Program offers evidence-based care for individuals who may need more support than traditional therapy or who are transitioning from a higher level of care.

For more information about our IOP services, visit: http://mariaparham.com/behavioral-health/intensive-outpatient-program

05/28/2026

Lace up your running — or walking — shoes and join us for the second annual Stomp the Stigma 5K on Saturday, May 30 in Louisburg!

Whether you’re ready for the full 5K, the Family Fun Run, or the Kids Dash, this community event is all about raising awareness for mental health and supporting access to care.

Hosted by the Maria Parham Franklin campus team, the event shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Last year’s inaugural race raised nearly $5,000 for First in Families of North Carolina, a local nonprofit supporting individuals receiving mental health care — and this year, we’re aiming even higher!

“Mental health is not a ‘someone else’ issue,” said Morgan Barnes, MPH Human Resources Manager. From stress and anxiety to burnout and beyond, mental health affects us all — and seeking support should be normalized, encouraged, and celebrated.

The race route winds through Louisburg’s beautiful historic district, around Louisburg College, and downtown before returning to the hospital campus.

Start Location: 100 Hospital Dr., Louisburg
Saturday, May 30

Register now and help us stomp the stigma surrounding mental health — one step at a time. Click below to hear our Stomp the Stigma interview on WIZS!
https://wizs.com/the-local-skinny-maria-parham-franklin-hosting-stomp-the-stigma-5k-may-30/

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Lace up your running - or walking - shoes for the second “Stomp the Stigma” 5k on Saturday, May 30 in Louisburg to support mental health awareness and care for mental health treatment. Not feelin’ it for the 5k? There’s a Family Fun Run and a Kids Dash, too, thanks to event organizers from t...

05/28/2026

With just 2 days to go, now’s the time to lace up your sneakers and join the movement to break the stigma surrounding mental health!

The Stomp the Stigma 5K is happening this weekend in Louisburg, and every step helps raise awareness, encourage conversations, and show support for mental health in our community. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference.

Don’t wait — register today and be part of something meaningful!

Race Day: Saturday
Louisburg, NC
5K Run/Walk

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Louisburg/StompTheStigma5K