Give our nurses the gift of hope today
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Nursing is more than a career. It’s a chance to make a difference.
Since COVID-19 began, nurses have worked tirelessly to care for others in unprecedented times. Nurses have stood by our side and cared for us beyond our diagnoses and treatments to guide us to our best health possible.
Giving to say thank you
Select a giving option below to give today in honor of one of our remarkable nurses.
Celebrating our remarkable nurses
To learn more about the remarkable care they provide and honor a nurse with a gift today, visit one of the stories below.
She’ll Be Supporting Moms at New Kernersville Maternity Program
Night after night, 12-year-old Jessica Thornton watched the nurses in action. She spent a lot of time at her friend’s side as he recovered from surgery after surgery to address genetic complications.
Breast cancer patient grateful for navigator who was at her side
Karen Adams is thankful for the empowerment she gained from having cancer. Today, she’s helping other women fight their battles
New Hanover hospital team saved college student’s life. Now she wants to join them.
After COVID nearly killed her, freshman switched career plans to study respiratory therapy
Sheila and Dan Saklad Help the Next Generation of Nurses
Sheila Saklad’s life was shaped by a passion for nursing — a passion that continues to touch the lives of others.
Community Health Worker Goes Where She’s Needed, Including Home Visits
When families face big obstacles, community health care workers are there.
Becoming a Leader in Pediatric Care
When asked to name a nurse who personified the culture of caring at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital during 2021, top leaders point to Morgan Hunt, RN, BSN, CPN.
‘I’m Going to Change So Many Lives.’
This month, Courtney Spangler achieved a dream decades in the making: She graduated from nursing school
Well-being and resiliency program aimed at professional burnout
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation was awarded a $410,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to implement a well-being and resiliency program focused on front-line nurses who experience high rates of professional burnout.
The Duke Endowment is helping address nurse burnout
The Duke Endowment is helping address nurse burnout.
Roots of remarkable care
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing alumni reflect on school’s legacy, lessons learned
A portrait of heroes
Nurses at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center worked tirelessly to care for others in unprecedented times.
A nurse’s courage
Wendy Cort, a registered nurse, cherishes the brave team who saved her from COVID-19.
Funding Highlights
$10,684,263
Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation
$223,357
Brunswick Medical Center Foundation
$376,867
Thomasville Medical Center Foundation
$3,113,153
Forsyth Medical Center Foundation
$2,610,643
Rowan Medical Center Foundation
$2,223,588
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation
$6,737,196
Grants
$1,053,827
System Initiatives
$27,022,894
Total Giving
- * 2023 Data