Press Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Payton Fennell as the primary care sports medicine director for the greater Charlotte market.

Funding will support screening and diagnostic services in Charlotte and surrounding communities CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. The award will fund screening and diagnostic services for minority individuals who are underinsured and/or uninsured in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.― Nearly 16 months after the first COVID-19 cases hit North Carolina and six months into vaccine distribution, Novant Health announced today that it has administered over 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which represents more than 253,000 fully vaccinated individuals. To mark this milestone, Novant Health has provided additional data that summarizes its efforts to-date of managing COVID-19 testing and treatment, as well as vaccine distribution.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health is actively seeking local entertainers and food truck vendors who represent the unique diversity of the communities it serves to participate in the Welcome Back Fest street festivals in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem this summer. 

Welcome Back Fest will be a free, community event with live music and entertainment, fun experience and activities, and local food and business vendors WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― To mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19, Novant Health today announced it will be hosting a series of Welcome Back Fest street festivals across the communities it serves in North Carolina. The three free community events, which are scheduled on three different days in July and August, aim to support diverse local businesses, honor healthcare heroes and celebrate the milestones reached with the help of community members.

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Over the last year, Novant Health has continued to expand access to primary and specialty care services in Greensboro at Novant Health Market Street Medical Plaza.

Due to decreased demand, Novant Health today announced changes to its operating hours at three permanent vaccination sites. Effective Wednesday, May 19th, both the Hanes Mall and East Meck locations will reduce operating hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, closing at 3 p.m. Novant Health’s Salisbury location will now be closed on Mondays.

WILMINGTON, NC – Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) are proud to highlight multiple achievements within the first 100 days of their partnership.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On April 29, The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety, quality and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country, released its spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grades. Novant Health is proud of its longstanding commitment to earning top safety and quality scores.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Today, Novant Health announced the deployment of its mobile health units to priority ZIP codes across all of its markets in an effort to provide easier access to the COVID-19 vaccine and increase vaccination acceptance. Each week, mobile events will be held at high-traffic locations such as grocery stores and residential areas, including public housing communities and homeless shelters, to provide up to 250 doses of vaccine during each event.

WILMINGTON, N.C. ― Today, Novant Health announced a few leadership updates to better facilitate the integration with New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) and establish stronger connections for leaders at the system and local level. The updates will be effective May 1.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – For the fourth consecutive year, Novant Health has been named as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. Novant Health is the highest-ranking health care system in North Carolina included on the list, placing 158th in the nation and 6th in North Carolina. Last year, Novant Health was also named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women.