Press Releases

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center has been named as one of the Best Hospitals for Pediatrics by Money, formerly known as Money Magazine. Money partnered with The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that works to help consumers make informed decisions about their health and ability to access safe, high-value care.

To help ensure the safe disposal of unused medications, Novant Health is encouraging members of the community to spring clean their medicine cabinets on April 22, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Novant Health received The Cigna Group’s Health Equity Action Gold Award, the highest honor, for work addressing food insecurity in the greater Winston-Salem area through Novant Health Nourishes, a campaign designed to address food insecurity in partnership with the Novant Health Foundation.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health will host a hiring event in Bolivia to connect with job seekers and share information about the health system’s career opportunities. Interviews will occur on-site and offers will be made to qualified candidates.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health Foundation philanthropic partners Raymond and Erin Evernham committed $500,000 to Novant Health’s developmental and behavioral pediatrics program to expand programs and resources that can lead to an earlier autism spectrum disorder diagnosis for Charlotte area children.

Endowed chair made possible by a gift from Agnes B. and Edward I. Weisiger Sr.   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health Foundation, whose philanthropic efforts inspire giving to Novant Health programs and initiatives, announces the establishment of the Agnes B. and Edward I. Weisiger Endowed Chair to recognize and support the leading-edge work of next-level physicians at the Novant Health Cancer Institute. The support of this endowed chair at the institute enables us to spearhead a medical research team focused on providing customized cancer care. Dr. David Rizzieri, system physician executive for the Novant Health Cancer Institute, has been named the inaugural endowed chair.    

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Five Novant Health ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have been named a “Best Ambulatory Surgery Center,” by Money, formerly known as Money Magazine. Money partnered with The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that collects and publishes data on patient safety and quality. More than half of surgeries in the United States are now outpatient procedures typically performed in ASCs or hospital outpatient departments.

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. – Today, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center invited community members to tour its recently installed heart and vascular lab, scheduled to open for patients April 11. The lab will bring brand-new cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures to the hospital, improving access to lifesaving care and treatment for patients in Kernersville and west Guilford County.

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.