Press Releases

Novant Health connects to Department of Veterans Affairs through eHealth Exchange - the federal level Health Information Exchange Winston-Salem, N.C., February 13, 2014 – Novant Health electronic health records is now connected to the Department of Veterans Affairs through the eHealth Exchange, the federal level Health Information Exchange. The connection allows clinicians to share patient information across both systems without paper or faxing, improving the coordination of care for veterans who receive care in multiple locations.

Becomes first Charlotte birthing center to receive the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) designation Charlotte, N.C., February 10, 2015 – On January 28, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center received international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. One of only seven facilities to be designated in North Carolina, Presbyterian Medical Center is the first hospital in the Charlotte area to receive this recognition.

Specialized training ensures patients receive best survivorship care Charlotte, NC, Jan. 30, 2015 – Several Novant Health Cancer Care facilities have recently been accredited in the Survivorship Training and Rehab (STAR) program through Oncology Rehab Partners. Clinicians at Novant Health Cancer Care facilities in the Charlotte and Winston-Salem areas are now specifically trained to deliver state-of-the-art rehabilitation and survivorship services to patients facing life-limiting side effects caused by cancer or its treatment.

As flu cases decline, visitors of all ages can return to local hospitals. Winston-Salem, N.C., February 4, 2015 – Beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, all Novant Health facilities have lifted the visitor restrictions that were put in place on January 2. During the height of this flu season, Novant Health asked the community to keep visitors younger than 18 years old out of all its hospital facilities. As a result of the declining number of flu cases seen over the past few weeks, these restrictions have been lifted. The decision has been made in collaboration with other large health systems.

Lawrence R. Nycum, M.D. assumes role currently held by Bruce Walley, M.D. on January 1, 2015 Winston-Salem, NC; January 22, 2015 - Novant Health has appointed Lawrence R. Nycum, M.D as senior vice-president, medical affairs for the Winston-Salem market.

Charlotte, NC, January 22, 2015 – Four Novant Health facilities have achieved Stage 6 on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model with HIMSS Analytics. The facilities are Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital.

Charlotte, NC, January 20, 2015 – On Dec. 10, Matthews Hematology Oncology Associates joined Novant Health, becoming Novant Health Cancer Specialists, which is located next to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, allowing for an easy transition between visits to the clinic and visits to the medical center.

Salisbury, N.C. January 13, 2015—Novant Health Rowan Medical Center’s cancer program has received three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. This accreditation acknowledges Novant Health’s commitment to providing high-quality and safe care for cancer patients that exceeds clinical benchmarks and guidelines.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, January 9, 2015 – Novant Health announced today a shared services agreement with Mon Health System in Morgantown, West Virginia. Novant Health Shared Services will assist Mon Health in enhancing their physician partnerships by optimizing practice performance, growing the physician network and strengthening collaboration with independent physicians. In addition, the organizations will focus on improving the affordability of care and share operational best practices.

To help curb the spread of flu, hospital system asking community for assistance. Winston-Salem, N.C., Dec. 31, 2014 –Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients, Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors younger than 18 years old out of all its hospital facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus throughout the community.  

Charlotte, NC, Dec. 23, 2014 – Novant Health has named Bert Scott senior vice president of population health. He joins the organization from Affinity Health Plan where he served as the president and CEO.    

Winston-Salem, NC – On January 1, 2015, Novant Health President and CEO Carl Armato will join the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Care Systems Governing Council. The Governing Council provides valuable input on policy issues and advises the AHA on advocacy positions, emerging issues and member service strategies. The council is comprised of 20 leaders representing health care systems across the U.S. Armato will serve on the council for three years.