Class of 02 Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger: Matters of Life and Death

Matters of Life and Death

Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger ’02 knew she wanted to work in medicine during her senior year at Simpson, when a member of her sorority suffered a medical emergency. Lineberger had planned a very different path for her life, she says, “but that experience opened my eyes.”

As a vascular surgery nurse practitioner, she provides medical care for a large, diverse area in North Carolina.

“My patients are usually impoverished with low health literacy and have not had easy access to good health care,” said Lineberger. “My practice offers a last chance before amputation of a limb, fingers or toes due to severe peripheral arterial and/or venous disease.”

Another Calling to Provide Compassionate Care

When she’s not working to save lives, Lineberger has the tender task of caring for those who have died. As a medical examiner, she considers the role a sacred privilege.

“Giving the deceased in my community one last medical care appointment is so important,” said Lineberger. “It provides a sense of closure for families. I like to think I provide a small sense of calm for them when their world is turned upside down. It’s pretty rewarding to be called a last responder.”

Lineberger remains ever grateful for the role Simpson played in shaping such a fulfilling career.

“Simpson prepared me for my educational journey long before I even knew what I wanted to do with my life. The philanthropy of Greek Life and Simpson’s gentle push towards caring about the community has stuck with me all these years. It’s a big part of why I enjoy working with underserved medical populations.”