Press Releases

Bolivia, NC, June 16, 2014 – At recent volunteer appreciation events, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center leaders recognized the hospital’s 145 volunteers for the 31,941 hours of time they contributed to the hospital in 2013, as well as the numerous contributions home volunteers make to the medical center. 

Jeff Lindsay accepts position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for Novant Health. Winston-Salem, NC – May 23, 2014 – Jeff Lindsay has accepted the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer for Novant Health effective June 1. In this role he will help position Novant Health for the growth and transformation the system will experience in the future. Lindsay will join Novant Health’s executive team in overseeing strategy for the entire organization.

Louisburg, NC,  May 19, 2014 – Novant Health Franklin Medical Center was named one of the 2013 Small Businesses of the Year at the annual Small Business Luncheon hosted by the Franklin County, Granville County, Vance County and Warren County chambers of commerce. Franklin Medical Center was chosen to receive the award by the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

Three Charlotte-area Novant Health hospitals recently received stroke awards from the American Heart Association.

Louisburg, NC, Apr. 29, 2014 – Novant Health Franklin Medical Center was awarded Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) by the American Association for Respiratory Care as part of a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of respiratory care services available in hospitals.

What: On Tuesday the state of North Carolina’s Certificate of Need agency granted Novant Health Franklin Medical Center approval to move one rarely used operating room from the hospital to join a previously approved new operating room in Youngsville. The decision allows Novant Health Franklin Medical Center to move forward with plans to open a freestanding, multi-specialty outpatient surgery center with two operating rooms and one procedure room in Youngsville, NC.

Charlotte, NC – Novant Health and Target Clinics in the greater Charlotte area are partnering to provide free diabetes, blood pressure and obesity screenings the second Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at these Target locations:

Bolivia, NC,  May 5, 2014 –The Novant Health Foundation Brunswick Medical Center board of directors has announced its third annual hospital ball, named the Flip Flop Ball, will be held Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at Brick Landing Plantation.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, April 30, 2014 – Novant Health has been named one of the 2014 Top 10 Hospitals and Health Systems in the nation by DiversityInc, the country’s leading source for advancing and recognizing excellence in diversity management.  Novant Health debuts on this year’s list at No. 3, joining some of the country’s most prestigious healthcare systems including Cleveland Clinic (5th) and Mayo Clinic (8th). 

Winston-Salem, NC – April 29, 2014 – Tom Zweng, MD, has assumed the role of chief medical officer for Novant Health following Stephen Wallenhaupt who remains with the organization in a part-time capacity.

Grant awarded through Clinical Trial Advancement Program Charlotte, NC – April 30, 2014 - CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is proud to announce the award of a $20,000 grant to Novant Health Blume Pediatric Hematology & Oncology in support of staff efforts toward discovering new approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric tumors at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Matthews, NC - Novant Health Matthews Medical Center will construct a 26,500-square-foot dedicated women’s center to accommodate recent growth and future needs for ob-gyn services.