Press Releases

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health Reads kicks off its 2017 book selection with A Common Struggle by former congressman Patrick Kennedy. In his own words, Kennedy openly shares his struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction. He addresses the stigma associated with mental illness and shares how these brain diseases have impacted both his professional career and personal relationships. Kennedy will visit Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Wednesday, Oct. 4, to share his story.

Winston-Salem, N.C., March 1, 2017 – In addition to its dedication to providing compassionate care and service, Novant Health is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits packages. As part of this commitment, Novant Health is implementing a minimum wage based on local costs of living over and above the state-mandated minimum wage, commonly referred to as a living wage. 

Winston-Salem, N.C., Feb. 21. 2017 – Novant Health is offering patients the option to choose a Meaningful Activity Kit as one way to help alleviate anxiety and reduce boredom during their hospital stay. Patients receiving care at Novant Health hospitals will be able to choose between kits containing items such as playing cards, puzzle books, an eye pillow and ear plugs or a blank journal/sketchpad.

Winston-Salem, N.C., Feb. 23, 2017 – Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients, Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors age 12 and under out of all of its hospital facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus throughout the community. This restriction is effective on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 a.m. until further notice.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Patients living in remote areas who are concerned about their risk to develop cancer no longer have to drive to a large medical facility to get answers. Novant Health launched this area’s first genetics video visits for cancer risk this month, thereby expanding access to potentially life-saving preventive care conversations. The technology will enable patients to connect with a genetic counselor using Novant Health’s MyChart application and a smartphone or tablet device. Patients without one of these two devices living in and around Kernersville, Thomasville, Salisbury, Wilkesboro, Eden and Mount Airy can schedule their video visits at a designated Novant Health Oncology Specialists clinic in their community.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 21, 2017 – Patients living in remote areas who are concerned about their risk to develop cancer no longer have to drive to a large medical facility to get answers. Novant Health launched genetics video visits this month, thereby expanding access to potentially life-saving preventive care conversations. The technology will enable patients to connect with a genetic counselor using Novant Health’s MyChart application and a device with a webcam. Patients without a webcam living in and around Kernersville, Thomasville, Salisbury, Wilkesboro, Eden and Mount Airy can schedule their video visits at a designated Novant Health Oncology Specialists clinic in their community.  

Winston-Salem, N.C., Feb. 20, 2017 – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Kristin Gordon, PA-C, to Novant Health Primary Care Associates Madison. Gordon, a board-certified physician assistant, joined the clinic in February and is accepting new patients. 

Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 20, 2017 – Novant Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Senfield, electrophysiologist, to Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Charlotte. Senfield comes to Novant Health from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he completed his fellowship training in electrophysiology.

Winston-Salem, N.C., Feb. 14, 2017 – In October 2016, more than 7,000 Novant Health team members pledged $1.13 million to their local communities through the Novant Health team member giving campaign, Giving. Serving. Together.

Bolivia, North Carolina, Feb. 8, 2017– Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center recently added the da Vinci Si robotic surgical system to its services. While urologic and gynecologic minimally invasive procedures became available with the installation of the medical center’s first da Vinci robot in 2012, this new da Vinci Si system gives patients a minimally invasive option for general surgery procedures as well. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8 – Novant Health Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine on Kings Drive has added a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric advanced practice providers and pediatric friendly nursing and support personnel to its staff. Dr. Amra Zuzo, along with pediatric credentialed nurse practitioners Christina Simpson and Susan Sims, join a qualified staff of board-certified family and emergency medicine doctors at the Kings Drive location.

Winston-Salem, N.C., Feb. 8, 2017– Novant Health has named Rick Brajer as the senior vice president of business strategies for the health system. In his new role, Brajer will support business imperatives and strategic acquisitions and partnerships.