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Novant Health today announced audited financial results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2022, reporting $222.8 million of net losses on operating revenues of $7.6 billion.

On March 28 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health facilities will lift universal masking requirements for patients, visitors and team members. As encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, everyone should consider their personal risk when considering masking. Patients may request their care teams wear masks during treatment and clinic visits.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center will host a free community baby shower on Saturday, April 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. The shower will be held in the parking lot of Brunswick Medical Center, where clothing, diapers, toys, toiletries and more will be distributed. There will also be information on breastfeeding and car seat safety checks.

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. – To improve access to care for patients suffering with chronic back pain, Novant Health opened a new spine clinic at 865 Westlake Drive in Mount Airy on March 15. The goal of the new clinic, Novant Health Spine Specialists - Mount Airy, is to provide the latest in nonoperative pain relief therapies and surgical treatment options to help patients improve function and return to their daily activities. The clinic will treat a wide range of back pain issues, including spinal fractures, tumors, infections and other conditions such as scoliosis that can cause severe pain and limit mobility.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., – Today, Novant Health opened a new pediatrics after-hours clinic in Charlotte. Novant Health Pediatrics After Hours Care - Carmel, is designed to provide a more convenient and cost-effective option for families that need care, but don’t require emergency services. The clinic, which is located inside of Novant Health Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic at 6331 Carmel Road Suite 102, in Charlotte, will provide scheduled appointments Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., and on weekends from noon to 8 p.m.  

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Expanding on their longstanding alliance, Novant Health and the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina have formed a strategic partnership to encompass the Y’s 17 branch locations across Alexander, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. Guided by the local Community Health Needs Assessments, the organizations will expand wellness programming, support youth sports, and establish physical and telehealth clinic locations to create integrated healthcare access for the region.  

On March 7 at 7 a.m., all Novant Health facilities will lift flu and RSV-related visitor restrictions that limit visitors under age 13 and were put in place Nov. 15, 2022. All other visitor guidance remains in effect, including mask requirements for all visitors and team members.

Novant Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Davis Regional Medical Center and their related businesses, including physician clinic operations and outpatient services from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems, Inc.  (NYSE: CYH).

Novant Health welcomes two new members to the board of trustees: Avery Hall Sr. and James (Jim) P. Taylor. Hall serves as chair of the Triad Region Board and Taylor serves as chair of the Southern Piedmont Region Board. Both positions became active as of Jan. 1, 2023.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Feb. 14, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center reopened a skilled nursing unit to care for patients in need of additional recovery time. The skilled nursing unit is designed to provide around-the-clock individualized care and rehabilitative services for patients in and around Charlotte. This includes patients with chronic or acute diagnoses, or those recovering after surgery. The short-stay unit was temporarily repurposed three years ago to help care for the influx of patients with COVID-19.

Startups and young companies looking to break into the U.S. healthcare industry now have the unique opportunity to become Innovation Nexus members at Novant Health. A yearlong, paid membership program from the Novant Health Innovation Lab, Innovation Nexus offers an insider’s view of Novant Health’s innovation ecosystem.

BURGAW, N.C., – Novant Health has secured $1.5 million in funding from The Golden LEAF Foundation to boost rural medicine in Pender County and improve health outcomes.