Press Releases

Salisbury, N.C., June 26, 2015 – Dr. and Mrs. Chris Agner were honored with the Wilson L. Smith Philanthropic Award during Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center’s Annual Donor Appreciation and Recognition Dinner held June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury. Dedicated physician, devoted husband, loyal friend, father of five and grandfather to seven, Dr. Agner spoke with pride of his many roles. He credited his successes in large part to his wife, Dianne, who stood beside him when Rick Parker, director of Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center, presented the couple with the award.

Salisbury, N.C., June 26, 2015 – Dr. and Mrs. Chris Agner were honored with the Wilson L. Smith Philanthropic Award during Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center’s Annual Donor Appreciation and Recognition Dinner held June 4 at the First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury. Dedicated physician, devoted husband, loyal friend, father of five and grandfather to seven, Dr. Agner spoke with pride of his many roles. He credited his successes in large part to his wife, Dianne, who stood beside him when Rick Parker, director of Novant Health Foundation Rowan Medical Center, presented the couple with the award.

Leland, NC, June 29, 2015 – On July 15, 2015, Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine will open a new clinic location in Leland, North Carolina. The office will be located at Waterford Medical Plaza, 509 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 200. Staff began scheduling appointments for the new clinic June 15.

SHALLOTTE, N.C., June 5, 2015 – Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine & Convenient Care in Shallotte is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the community with the addition of three new providers at the practice and construction, now underway, of a new addition.

China Grove, N.C., June 4, 2015 - On June 1, Novant Health held a ribbon-cutting for two physician clinics in China Grove that relocated to a new medical office building. Novant Health Primary Care South Rowan and Novant Health Carolina Women’s Health Associates China Grove have moved to 1965 S. U.S. Highway 29, China Grove. Both offices were previously located at 307 E. Thom Street, China Grove.

Manassas, VA, June 1, 2015 – Novant Health recently celebrated the opening of its new outpatient space to better provide the community with behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management and group therapy.

Manassas, VA, May 18, 2015 - Novant Health has been named the official medical partner of the Quicken Loans National PGA TOUR tournament. The tournament pays tribute to the Armed Forces while raising funds and awareness for the Tiger Woods Foundation and its college-access programs. The tournament will take place at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prince William County, VA., beginning July 27.

Charlotte, NC, May 15, 2015 - Nine Novant Health facilities have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) for their success in using Get With The Guidelines® to improve quality of care and outcomes for heart failure and stroke patients. The awards recognize a hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring patients receive the most appropriate treatment for stroke and heart failure according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines built on the latest scientific evidence.

Winston-Salem, NC, May 4, 2015 - Kim Henderson today rejoins Novant Health as senior vice president for Novant Health Foundation and Community Relations. In this role, Henderson is responsible for overseeing six Novant Health foundations across North Carolina and Virginia, as well as leading the organization's community relations efforts.

CHARLOTTE, NC, May 4, 2015 – In response to changes in the healthcare environment; Novant Health has announced an organization realignment which follows a patient care team model focused on improved quality, safety, convenience and affordability for their patients. 

Winston-Salem, NC, April 27, 2015 – Three Novant Health trustees were awarded the North Carolina Hospital Association Trustee Service Award on April 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The recipients are John (Jack) M. Carpenter, Joseph Ely, and Anthony Fox. There were nine board members honored from across the state.

Novant Health and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announce new affiliation Charlotte, NC, April 21, 2015 — Today Novant Health and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced Charlotte, North Carolina, as the location of the seventh St. Jude affiliate in the country, named the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.