Press Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As part of its commitment to improving the health of communities throughout Mecklenburg County and beyond, Novant Health today broke ground at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center. The $180 million investment will bring acute care resources to the growing suburban population in south Charlotte at a 168,000-square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility. CLICK HERE to view video from the event.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health today announced a new primary location for COVID-19 vaccination appointments in the Charlotte market. Located in east Charlotte’s Triangle Shopping Center, this 29,000-square-foot space will serve as a permanent site with the ability to accommodate up to 3,000 appointments a day, as supply allows.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Katy Johnson, certified physician assistant, to Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine & Convenient Care in Shallotte. She joined the clinic in January.

Partnership to improve affordable access to care expands to Jordan’s hometown of Wilmington, N.C. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, Novant Health and Michael Jordan announced a $10 million gift to open two medical clinics in New Hanover County on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. The regional health care system and Jordan previously partnered to open two Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte, N.C., bringing comprehensive primary care, including behavioral health and social support services, to the area’s most vulnerable communities. Jordan’s gift will help Novant Health bring this same integrated care model to more rural and rural-adjacent communities in his hometown, offering much-needed services to those who are uninsured or underinsured. 

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health has named John Gizdic as executive vice president and chief business development officer. In this role, Gizdic will oversee the development of Novant Health’s Eastern market and the corporate areas of integration, business development and sales, corporate health, and public safety. He will remain responsible for the coastal region, including New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC).

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Today, Novant Health announced the opening of three Novant Health Express at Walgreens retail health clinics in North Carolina.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Today, Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) are celebrating the beginning of their partnership. The two North Carolina not-for-profit health systems have come together after more than a year of public evaluation of how NHRMC could best meet the needs of the growing region. The sale of NHRMC from New Hanover County to Novant Health opens new opportunities for collaboration and growth as well as additional medical education and clinical capabilities through an expansion of NHRMC’s relationship with UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine.

Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan. 28, 2021 – Through the coordinated efforts of Novant Health and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, more than 400 school district employees received COVID-19 vaccines yesterday at Novant Health’s newly opened mass vaccination site at Hanes Mall.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health, a not-for-profit health care system serving the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, added three new members to the board of trustees: Lari Harding, Joia Johnson and John Lewis. Harding will replace Joia Johnson as chair of the Triad Region Board and will serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member. Lewis will replace Joni Davis as chair of the Southern Piedmont Region Board and will serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member.

‘Pop-up’ vaccine events to take place across most vulnerable communities, ensuring equitable access and distribution CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Together with faith-based organizations, school systems and community partners, Novant Health has begun to operationalize its comprehensive plan to establish COVID-19 vaccine access points in North Carolina’s most vulnerable communities to reach historically marginalized populations: Black and Latino Americans.

Noticias de salud para Latinos will provide health and wellness content to a growing Spanish-speaking audience WINSTON-SALEM, N.C ― To better serve fast-growing Spanish-speaking communities in the Carolinas, Novant Health has launched Noticias de salud para Latinos, a Spanish-language online resource providing health information on topics of key interest to Latinos.

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Novant Health today announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation. The health care system has requested 95,000 doses a week in order to meet high-demand and ensure equitable and efficient distribution of the vaccine. Locations will be added to include community and corporate partners soon.