Press Releases

Winston-Salem, N.C., – Dr. Jennifer Chapman has joined Novant Health Surry Medical Associates in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and started this fall. She specializes in family medicine, and is accepting new patients.  Office appointments are available Monday through Friday. 

THOMASVILLE, N.C. – Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center is now offering 3-D mammograms to patients in Thomasville and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive medical care for the entire family in one convenient location  DENVER, N.C. ― Novant Health has opened a new medical office plaza in Denver, offering a wide variety of services ranging from family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN services, orthopedics and sports medicine, urgent care and rehabilitation services. Denver Medical Plaza is located at 269 Gillman Road along North Carolina Highway 16 south, near the intersection of Highway 73.  

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Novant Health has named Angela Yochem as chief digital officer. In this new role, Yochem will develop the strategic vision for how Novant Health can engage with patients through technology and improve their healthcare experience. Additionally, she will lead the implementation of digital media solutions across the system including design, development, operations and support.

MINT HILL, N.C. – Novant Health Carolina Family Physicians is pleased to welcome Dr. Edmire Souffrant to the clinic. Souffrant is board-certified in family medicine and holds a doctor of medicine from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Souffrant completed her family medicine residency at CMC in Charlotte, and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care to families and individuals, from infants to seniors, in the Mint Hill and Charlotte communities.  

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Novant Health Barron, Homesley & Valentine Orthopedic Specialists is pleased to welcome James Fraser, MD, to the clinic. Fraser is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in primary and revision hip and knee replacement as well as partial knee replacement. He specializes in the direct anterior approach for hip replacement. He has interest and experience in rapid recovery and outpatient total joint replacement.

Microwave ablation destroys cancer lesions using high frequency microwave energy       SALISBURY, N.C. ― A new state-of-the-art cancer treatment is now available at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Called microwave ablation, this highly effective technology uses heat generated by microwave energy to treat tumors in sensitive tissues including the liver, lungs and kidneys.   

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health is pleased to announce the opening of Novant Health Rheumatology and Arthritis - Ballantyne. The practice is staffed by Dr. Amit M. Patel and Dr. Ashwini M. Punjabi who specialize in the treatment of general rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, connective tissue disorders, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.   

BOLIVIA, N.C. – Each month at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, patients have the opportunity to nominate and recognize members of their care team for going above the call of duty when serving patients and their families. 

National recognition for achievements in the biomedical industry CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Adept Health’s clinical engineering department at University Health in Augusta, Georgia, has been chosen as the recipient of the TechNation Department of the Year award. Adept Health’s clinical engineering management program offers medical centers, surgery centers and imaging centers a partner that can maintain and repair all medical equipment. 

 Philanthropic partnership to help underserved children and their families in Charlotte   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Novant Health and Michael Jordan today announced a $7 million gift to open two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte. These comprehensive medical clinics will serve some of the most at-risk and underserved communities in Charlotte and are expected to open in late 2020.

SALISBURY, N.C. – For the first time, Novant Health Primary Care Salisbury will host a community skin cancer screening on Friday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1904 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., Suite 303. Dermatology Group of the Carolinas will be on-site to conduct the screenings.