Press Releases

Novant Health has partnered with Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA) to provide advanced medical care during CSA tournaments. Novant Health Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers will be on-site to care for injuries and illnesses at these events. Tournaments include the club’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Charlotte Invitational and Adidas Cup soccer tournaments as well as golf tournaments that serve as fundraisers for the club. Additionally, Novant Health Sports Medicine will offer first aid and CPR training to all CSA coaches as well as ImPACT™ concussion testing and 24-hour support for health-related concerns for CSA athletes.

Bobcats Wellness Clinic provides free screenings and wellness activities to Charlotte community On Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon, Novant Health will sponsor the Bobcats Wellness Clinic at Time Warner Cable Arena. The health fair is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of health screenings, wellness activities, entertainment and giveaways. The first 500 guests will receive a voucher for two lower-level tickets to a Bobcats 2013-14 regular season home game. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Bobcats will host an autograph session with a member of the team.

Cancer Risk Clinic Aims to Minimize Chance of Developing Cancer in High-Risk Patients Many cancers develop from genetic mutations or hereditary traits that can exponentially increase a person’s risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. People with these biological predispositions to certain cancers can greatly reduce their chance of developing the illness with proper knowledge, precaution and planning.

Rankin Women’s Center and Novant Health welcome Ingrid S. Bullard, M.D. The practice can be reached at 704-384-1620. Dr. Bullard currently practices at 1918 Randolph Road, Suite 670, Charlotte, N.C. 28207. She will also serve patients at Rankin Women’s Center’s Steele Creek office later this year.

Miracle Night at The Palm proceeds to benefit Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital On Friday, Aug. 23, Novant Health Foundation Presbyterian Medical Center will host the 4th annual Miracle Night at The Palm to raise funds for Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Proceeds to help improve healthcare in Brunswick County The Novant Health Foundation Brunswick Medical Center will host its second annual golf tournament at Lockwood Folly Country Club on Friday, September 20. Co-chairs for this year’s event, Peggy Storella and Randy Thompson, say that all proceeds from the golf tournament will support the Foundation in its mission of improving the health of our community, one person at a tim

Each year, Charlotte Magazine surveys licensed physicians in the Charlotte area to find out which of their peers they would choose if they or a loved one needed care. Physicians receive an online survey and are asked to make their selections without regard to hospital, clinic or health plan affiliations. Only 7 to 10 percent of area physicians in the featured specialties are selected to the list.

At a recent volunteer appreciation banquet, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center leaders recognized the hospital’s 143 volunteers for the 18,300 hours of time they contributed to the hospital in 2011.

Charlotte Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates and Novant Health Medical Group welcome Robert L. Stevens, M.D. Charlotte Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates is located at 2015 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. The practice can be reached at 704-333-1259. 

VHA Central Atlantic recognized Novant Health with 13 awards for excellence in clinical care, honoring nine facilities for meeting or exceeding national performance standards and improving the patient experience.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a new treatment option for people with severe aortic stenosis who cannot undergo surgery Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center are now performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the Edwards SAPIEN valve, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2011. Earlier this month, doctors successfully performed two procedures; both patients are recovering and are in good condition.

In conjunction with Novant Health Hospice & Palliative Care (formerly Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care), Novant Health Foundation and Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center will unveil two exciting projects this fall 2013 within The Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth Courtyard at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.