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Kannapolis, NC -- North Carolina’s legacy of first in flight is now even richer. Three leading U.S. healthcare organizations—Novant Health, Magellan Rx Management, and Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH)—today began long-range drone deliveries in North Carolina. Powering this on-demand delivery system is Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics. Each organization is working independently with Zipline to deliver a variety of products from a distribution center in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Together they are transforming the patient experience and improving when, where, and how care is delivered.

Winston-Salem, N.C. - Following authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Novant Health today announced that it will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months to less than 5 years of age on Monday, June 27 at select pediatric and family medicine clinics.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In partnership with the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council (CELC), Novant Health will allocate significant resources in support of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) system when, in July, an executive goes on loan full time to the school system and another takes on an advisory role. Raki McGregor, Novant Health’s senior vice president of digital equity and community growth, will lead corporate engagement efforts and the implementation of systemwide changes, in partnership with CMS leadership. Additionally, Frank E. Emory Jr., Novant Health’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer, will serve in an advisory role to the school system while continuing his current responsibilities with Novant Health.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Novant Health has expanded access to its on-demand video care platform by providing 24/7 care for patients in and around Wilmington and southeastern North Carolina. Now, whether it’s at night or on the weekend, adults and children of all ages can conveniently access and video chat with an expert Novant Health provider for diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions. 

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Novant Health will host a job fair and hiring event in Wilmington to connect with job seekers and share information about the health system’s career opportunities.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – What does better access to hospital care for patients in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area look like? A five-story, 193,000-square-foot critical care tower now under construction at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. The project will ensure Novant Health keeps pace with fast growth in the region and meet its mission for caring for the entire community. 

Wilmington, N.C. – The Novant Health board of trustees has named Poonam Kahlon and Tracey Newkirk to serve on the Novant Health Coastal Board of Managers.

Hospital to add new bed tower to meet healthcare needs of growing community    MATTHEWS, N.C. – Novant Health Matthews Medical Center today broke ground on its four-story, 150,000 square-foot tower and 50,000 square-foot renovation project. With this $169 million expansion, Matthews Medical Center will be better positioned to meet the healthcare needs of this rapidly growing community.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – To improve access to the latest in specialty care for patients with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, Novant Health on June 15 will open a new clinic and infusion center inside of Novant Health SouthPark Medical Plaza, located at 6324 Fairview Road in Charlotte. The new and complementary care locations include Novant Health Multiple Sclerosis Care - SouthPark and Novant Health Infusion - SouthPark, both a department of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - SouthPark, strategically located in the same third-floor suite, will also reopen on June 15 and treat patients for a wide variety of rheumatic conditions. Designed with the patient in mind, the new suite will allow patients in Charlotte and the surrounding area to receive all of their care, lab work, imaging and infusion treatments, in one convenient location. 

Shared ownership of HealthTeam Advantage would expand the reach of high-quality care and coverage to more seniors WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Cone Health and Novant Health have signed a Letter of Intent allowing Novant Health to make an investment in HealthTeam Advantage. HealthTeam Advantage (HTA) is a Medicare Advantage plan owned by Cone Health. It provides coverage for more than 15,000 Medicare beneficiaries throughout seven North Carolina counties. Due diligence is next. The deal is also subject to the customary regulatory reviews.

Program offers internships, apprenticeships and educational assistance WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health announced last week at a celebration of life ceremony that its new Bridges to Healthcare program will honor the legacy of the late Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown, a former family physician and healthcare leader at Novant Health.  

Partnership with Health Recovery Solutions for remote patient monitoring advances care delivery and improves patient outcomes  WINSTON-SALEM, NC, -- Novant Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina today announced the launch of a remote patient monitoring system in partnership with Health Recovery Solutions. The partnership will launch with a pilot program focused on bariatric patients, with plans to expand to other patient populations later this year.