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Novant Health dedicates Novant Health Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute

News Provided by Novant Health. At a celebration Saturday, January 31 dedicating the Novant Health Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute, which will expand access to neurosciences and community health in Wilmington, Novant Health announced a global health partnership, spanning from the Carolinas to Kenya. “Michael Jordan and the Jordan family have been valued partners to Novant Health for many years, and we’re honored to extend our work together to transform how care is delivered – from advancing neurological care in the Carolinas to supporting … Continue reading Novant Health dedicates Novant Health Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute »

He Had a 1 to 2% Chance of Survival. But the ICU Team Would Not Give Up.

At 77, Nick Rizos was a local legend in Kernersville. The patriarch of a close-knit Greek family had immigrated to the U.S in his 20s seeking greater opportunities. He opened his first Olympic Family Restaurant in Kernersville in 1979. Rizos cooked, managed the business and loved talking with customers, especially about sports. He was an inspiration to his daughter Zoe, who worked in his diners growing up and now owns two restaurants of her own. 

Stargell Foundation Advances Dialysis Care

The Willie Stargell Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation in support of continued dialysis care for those battling kidney disease.