Personalized Care, Advanced Recovery: Truist Investment Helps Open New Nursing Observation Unit in Charlotte

A new Observation Unit is now open at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, made possible through a philanthropic investment from Truist. The unit was developed to improve patient flow and provide appropriate care for patients who require short-term monitoring and services. The opening of the unit marks Phase I of the project, which includes 24 dedicated beds. These beds are specifically intended for patients whose anticipated length … Continue reading Personalized Care, Advanced Recovery: Truist Investment Helps Open New Nursing Observation Unit in Charlotte »

A New Level of Care for Children, Made Possible by Philanthropy

In December 2025, Novant Health celebrated a powerful milestone for pediatric care in the Charlotte region.

A Legacy of Care and Commitment

If you know Brenda Schooley, this story will come as no surprise. For more than 30 years, Brenda has been a steady presence at Novant Health — as a nurse, a mentor and giver.

You Lifted Her Up. Now She’s Leading the Way for Others

When Bailey Helms was a certified medical assistant lead in Charlotte, she experienced the the Employee Emergency Fund support firsthand.

Turning Gratitude into Action: Introducing Gratitude Central in Charlotte

We’re thrilled to introduce Gratitude Central, a new initiative to support the health and well-being of our 40,000+ team members across Novant Health.

Explore the Healing Power of Art with Novant Health

Novant Health is invested in the art of remarkable care.

Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital begins construction on Tony Stewart Intermediate Care Unit

To enhance crucial care provided to some of the most vulnerable pediatric patients, Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital will begin construction on the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital Tony Stewart Intermediate Care Unit.

She’s Helping Expectant Moms Find the Prenatal Care They Need

Novant Health is taking big steps to help close the disparity gap in maternal and infant health for minorities – and Kimberly Cifuentes is helping to pave the way. Working as a health educator in Charlotte since August, she’s striving to get pregnant women the early and adequate prenatal care they need. And deserve.

20 Years of Caring for Kids in Charlotte – When They Need It Most

When the Novant Health pediatrics emergency room in Charlotte opened on July 27, 2003, Dr. Sara Steelman, a Midwesterner who’d moved to the South for this job, was there to work the very first shift in Charlotte’s first pediatric ER.

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

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