Press Releases

To help curb the spread of flu, hospital system asking community for assistance. Winston-Salem, N.C., Dec. 31, 2014 –Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients, Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors younger than 18 years old out of all its hospital facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus throughout the community.  

Charlotte, NC, Dec. 23, 2014 – Novant Health has named Bert Scott senior vice president of population health. He joins the organization from Affinity Health Plan where he served as the president and CEO.    

Winston-Salem, NC – On January 1, 2015, Novant Health President and CEO Carl Armato will join the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Care Systems Governing Council. The Governing Council provides valuable input on policy issues and advises the AHA on advocacy positions, emerging issues and member service strategies. The council is comprised of 20 leaders representing health care systems across the U.S. Armato will serve on the council for three years.

Novant Health Holiday Invitational begins this Friday Charlotte, NC, December 15, 2014 – Novant Health is once again delighted to be the title sponsor of the high school basketball tournament to be held in Union County beginning this week. The Novant Health Holiday Invitational presented by ESPN Radio 730 AM will be played December 19, 26 and 27.

Charlotte, NC., December 10, 2014 - Wells Fargo Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement Division and Cheeriodicals brought cheer in the form of 110 big green boxes to children fighting childhood cancer and other diseases at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

International collaboration agreement signed with Kybele, Inc. Winston-Salem, November 24, 2014 - Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has entered into a collaborative agreement with Kybele, Inc. and the Novant Health Maya Angelou Women’s Health & Wellness Center.

Novant Health Granite Quarry Internal Medicine and Pediatrics moves into new practice Salisbury, NC, November 20, 2014 – Novant Health, together with F&M Bank and the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, held an open house Tuesday evening, November 18, in celebration of the new, larger location of Novant Health Granite Quarry Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Over 75 community members, patients and hospital employees attended the event.

Sozo Gallery, Rohr Rockstars partner to bring healing art to children Charlotte, NC – November 13, 2014 – Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital is excited to partner with Sozo Gallery and Rohr Rockstars to launch Grier’s Gallery to help provide creative art lessons for inpatient Hemby and outpatient Novant Health Blume Hematology & Oncology patients, and to provide a dedicated hospital space to display their work.

Hospital deemed “Meritorious” for its quality scores in surgical care Charlotte, NC, November 11, 2014 – Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is one of 44 hospitals nationwide recognized for meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care by The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP).

Novant Health Eastover Pediatrics and Novant Health Midtown OB/GYN named “Mother-Baby Friendly” Charlotte, NC, November 11, 2014 – Novant Health Eastover Pediatrics and Novant Health Midtown OB/GYN were two of the three outpatient clinics recently named by the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBC) as inaugural recipients of the Mother-Baby Friendly Clinic Award. Both practices are located in Charlotte.

Novant Health first in state to join federal- level Health Information Exchange Winston-Salem, N.C., November 13, 2014 On October 19, 2014, Novant Health became the first healthcare system in North Carolina to join the federal-level Health Information Exchange (HIE), eHealth Exchange managed by HealtheWay. Patient care coordination is simplified through the HIE by enabling providers across the country secure and instant access to Novant Health patient records.

Funds will support uninsured and underinsured women the greater Charlotte region. Charlotte, NC, November 7, 2014 – Novant Health Cancer Care is pleased to be the recipient of a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the proceeds of the 12th annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer recently held in Charlotte. The Charlotte walk was the last of eight 2014 Avon Walks held across the country.