Press Releases

Revolutionary technology gives patients immediate relief of debilitating tremors      CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health today announced it is the first in the Carolinas to offer a scalpel-free treatment for essential tremor and medication-refractory tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. The new option – called MR-guided focused ultrasound – uses sound wave energy to treat brain tissue that is the source of the tremor. No surgical incision or anesthesia is necessary, and many patients experience immediate and significant reduction in hand tremors, which can make daily activities challenging.   

Institute brings together cancer experts, leading-edge technology and resources in one location     SALISBURY, N.C. – Novant Health today announced the opening of the Novant Health Wallace Cancer Institute, a 32,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer treatment center dedicated to providing Rowan County residents with life-giving care close to home. The new facility, a department of Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, brings together cancer experts, leading-edge technology and resources designed for ensuring patient comfort and healing, all in one location.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to announce Jason Bernd as president and chief operating officer of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. In this role, Bernd will lead overall hospital operations and collaborate with Novant Health Institutes and the Novant Health Medical Group to successfully implement strategic initiatives that align with the mission and vision of Novant Health.

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Nunns to Novant Health OB/GYN. Nunns will primarily practice at Novant Health OB/GYN - Bolivia, but will also practice at the Leland, Southport and Calabash clinics. He joined in August and is accepting new patients.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― In an effort to expedite the visitor screening process to enter Novant Health hospitals, the health system is offering an online routine COVID-19 screening questionnaire that patients and visitors are encouraged to complete prior to arrival. The screening questionnaire can be accessed at NovantHealth.org/visitorscreening or by scanning the QR code below. Patients and visitors will still receive a temperature assessment upon arrival.

BOLIVIA, N.C. ― Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Timothy Murphy to Novant Health Family & Internal Medicine South Brunswick. Murphy joined the clinic in July and is accepting new patients.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. ― Novant Health is recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2020. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Novant Health is the only healthcare system in North Carolina to be recognized on the list and Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity list.

Charlotte, North Carolina — When a person first receives a cancer diagnosis, their first thought is often “Why me?” To empower and uplift cancer patients, family members, and caregivers with a message of hope, Novant Health has published “The Unexpected Gift: Profiles in Courage from Cancer Survivorship.”

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On the 30th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Novant Health has been as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). This recognition comes after completing the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the first time, which is  a prominent benchmarking tool to gauge an organization’s level of disability workplace inclusion relative to other businesses in such areas as culture, accessibility, employment practices, community engagement and supplier diversity.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health today announced its new comprehensive center for women’s health care needs is open to serve the women of the greater Charlotte market. The Women’s Center at Novant Health’s SouthPark Medical Plaza, a 36,000-square-foot space located on the fourth floor, houses 10 specialty clinics with convenient, concierge-like amenities, including: a guest services representative to greet and assist patients, appointment and referral coordinators and online scheduling with e-check in capabilities.

Six family physicians and nurse practitioner rejoin Novant from Holston Medical Group      CHARLOTTE, N.C.― Novant Health is pleased to announce six family physicians and a family nurse practitioner who left Novant Health in 2019 to join Holston Medical Group (HMG) are returning August 16, 2020. The providers will continue caring for patients from the same location in Mooresville under the new name Novant Health LKN Family Medicine.      

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – Today Queens University of Charlotte announced plans to safely bring students and employees back to campus this fall at a reduced density. The plan was developed by Queens’ Re-Opening Task Force in partnership with Novant Health.