Press Releases

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. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). The award will fund screening and diagnostic services for under/uninsured and minority individuals in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The ambulances that provide 911 services in New Hanover County and serve critically ill and injured patients transferred between regional hospitals are sporting a new look.

Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign and Forbes for diversity, inclusion and equity efforts  WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality,” by the Human Rights Campaign and one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” by Forbes for the fifth time. 

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center will partner with several Brunswick County organizations to host a free community baby shower on Saturday, May 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. The shower will be held in the parking lot of the Brunswick Medical Center.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Building on its commitment to innovate and support scalable solutions for some of the health care industry’s biggest challenges, Novant Health yesterday officially opened the Novant Health Innovation Lab in partnership with Novant Health Enterprises. The space is a centralized location for exploring possible technical integrations, enterprise innovation and solving challenges team members present.