Press Releases

Novant Health first in state to join federal- level Health Information Exchange Winston-Salem, N.C., November 13, 2014 On October 19, 2014, Novant Health became the first healthcare system in North Carolina to join the federal-level Health Information Exchange (HIE), eHealth Exchange managed by HealtheWay. Patient care coordination is simplified through the HIE by enabling providers across the country secure and instant access to Novant Health patient records.

Funds will support uninsured and underinsured women the greater Charlotte region. Charlotte, NC, November 7, 2014 – Novant Health Cancer Care is pleased to be the recipient of a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the proceeds of the 12th annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer recently held in Charlotte. The Charlotte walk was the last of eight 2014 Avon Walks held across the country.

Auxiliary is donating $50,000 to special art project Winston-Salem, NC, Oct. 31, 2014 – The Novant Heath Forsyth Medical Center Auxiliary is celebrating its 50th anniversary this October. The program has contributed over three million volunteer hours and over $4 million in gifts since its inception in 1964. There are currently two charter members who are still volunteers.

Art Gallagher named vice president of Novant Health Foundation Presbyterian Medical Center and Novant Health community engagement Charlotte, NC – October 21, 2014 — Novant Health has hired Arthur J. Gallagher as the new vice president of Novant Health Foundation Presbyterian Medical Center and Novant Health community engagement. Gallagher joins Novant Health from Johnson & Wales University where he has served as Charlotte campus president since 2003.

Charlotte, NC, Oct 9, 2014 – In August, Novant Health opened a new urgent care with extended hours in Huntersville, NC.

Novant Health recognizes Ebola viral illness is a serious condition. While there is an extremely low chance it will spread within our communities, Novant Health clinicians and support teams are prepared to respond appropriately.

Charlotte, NC – October 2, 2014 – Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center was presented a check for $25,000 from All-In to Fight Cancer, a local non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness and raising money for cancer support through annual Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments. Each year, All-In to Fight Cancer plays to benefit three local organizations, and this year, Novant Health Cancer Care’s nurse navigator program is a recipient.

Gaffney, SC – October 1, 2014 — Novant Health, Inc. announced today that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent in which a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) of Franklin, Tenn. will assume the management and operations of Novant Health Gaffney Medical Center. The letter of intent is not a final agreement; however, it expresses both parties’ intent to pursue the transaction.

Improves Health and Lowers Costs for Northern Virginia Customers Customers benefit from improved care coordination and greater emphasis on preventive care. Doctors are rewarded for improving patient health and lowering medical costs. Program includes registered nurse care coordinators aligned with Cigna case managers. MANASSAS, Va. – Sept. 23, 2014 – Cigna (NYSE: CI) and ChoiceHealth doctors in Virginia are launching a collaborative care initiative to improve patient access to health care, enhance care coordination, and achieve the goal of improved health, affordability and patient experience.

Charlotte, NC, - Wells Fargo Securities and Cheeriodicals brought cheer in the form of 110 big green boxes to children fighting childhood cancer and other diseases at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Cheeriodicals are “big green boxes of cheer” made up of age-appropriate magazines, toys, puzzles, crafts and goodies for children to enjoy.

A new center provides advanced wound care at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center MANASSAS, VA, September 25, 2014 – Novant Health celebrated the addition of more specialized, convenient care for the community at an open house and ribbon cutting for Novant Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. The new outpatient center located on the campus of Prince William Medical Center, at 8644 Sudley Road, Suite 115, Manassas, will provide state-of-the-art wound care, close to home.

Cancer Center adds stereotactic radiosurgery for enhanced cancer care close to home Gainesville, VA, September 11, 2014 – Novant Health leadership, trustees, auxilians, physician partners and community representatives gathered to celebrate the addition of more revolutionary cancer care for residents of northern Virginia. Novant Health Cancer Center located at the entrance of the Lake Manassas community has acquired the TrueBeam™ system, which was engineered to perform sophisticated radiosurgery procedures with pinpoint accuracy and fine precision.