Press Releases

Manassas, VA, May 18, 2015 - Novant Health has been named the official medical partner of the Quicken Loans National PGA TOUR tournament. The tournament pays tribute to the Armed Forces while raising funds and awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation and its college-access programs. The tournament will take place at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prince William County, VA., beginning July 27.

Charlotte, NC, May 15, 2015 - Nine Novant Health facilities have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) for their success in using Get With The Guidelines® to improve quality of care and outcomes for heart failure and stroke patients. The awards recognize a hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring patients receive the most appropriate treatment for stroke and heart failure according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines built on the latest scientific evidence.

Winston-Salem, NC, May 4, 2015 - Kim Henderson today rejoins Novant Health as senior vice president for Novant Health Foundation and Community Relations. In this role, Henderson is responsible for overseeing six Novant Health foundations across North Carolina and Virginia, as well as leading the organization's community relations efforts.

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 4, 2015 – In response to changes in the healthcare environment; Novant Health has announced an organization realignment which follows a patient care team model focused on improved quality, safety, convenience and affordability for their patients. 

Winston-Salem, NC, April 27, 2015 – Three Novant Health trustees were awarded the North Carolina Hospital Association Trustee Service Award on April 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The recipients are John (Jack) M. Carpenter, Joseph Ely, and Anthony Fox. There were nine board members honored from across the state.

Novant Health and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announce new affiliation Charlotte, NC, April 21, 2015 — Today Novant Health and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced Charlotte, North Carolina, as the location of the seventh St. Jude affiliate in the country, named the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Board adds one new voting member and two new ex-officio, non-voting members Charlotte, NC, April 17, 2015 – Novant Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, added one new voting board of trustee member, Robert M. Barr, MD, FACR, and Joseph H. Ely, a retired executive of Aon Hewitt, and William K. Poston, MD, chief of staff and medical director of laboratory at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, as new ex-officio, non-voting members. Terms began January 1, 2015.

New specialty physicians help meet community’s growing needs Salisbury, NC, April 8, 2015 – Novant Health recently welcomed new physicians representing the medical specialties of vascular surgery, infectious diseases and spine surgery to its growing network of local health care providers in Rowan County. The new physicians have joined existing Novant Health medical group practices and have hospital privileges at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Health system reports net income of $201.8 million and community benefit of $639.2 million Winston-Salem, NC, April 1, 2015 - Novant Health today announced the 2014 audited financial results for the not-for-profit healthcare system. For 2014, the system reported a net income of $201.8 million on operating revenue of $3.8 billion. The system also reported a community benefit of $639.2 million, including $135 million of direct charity care.

Charlottesville, Va., and Winston-Salem, N.C., March 11, 2015 - University of Virginia Health System and Novant Health are in discussions to create a Northern Virginia regional health system. The proposed agreement would include UVA Culpeper Hospital and all of Novant Health's Virginia facilities, including Novant Health Haymarket Medical Center, Novant Health Prince William Medical Center and Novant Health Cancer Center.

Proceeds to benefit Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and Campbell Scholarship Program Salisbury, NC, March 11, 2015 – Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center will host its 17th annual John Campbell Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, May 1 at the Country Club of Salisbury, building on a successful heritage that has raised nearly $1.4 million in the past 16 years. First-time presenting sponsor will be VEP Healthcare, Inc.

Novant Health connects to Department of Veterans Affairs through eHealth Exchange - the federal level Health Information Exchange Winston-Salem, N.C., February 13, 2014 – Novant Health electronic health records is now connected to the Department of Veterans Affairs through the eHealth Exchange, the federal level Health Information Exchange. The connection allows clinicians to share patient information across both systems without paper or faxing, improving the coordination of care for veterans who receive care in multiple locations.