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‘Doctor’s corner’ with Catherine Ohmstede, MD

Since early summer, Novant Health Pediatrics has enjoyed an explosion of growth, and we remain busy building new clinics and pediatric subspecialties for our community. First, general pediatrics has expanded into thriving areas around the Charlotte region including Harrisburg, Mint Hill, Concord, Denver, Berewick, Highland Creek, Huntersville, Mooresville, Blakeney, Ardrey Kell, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw, the Arboretum and Symphony Park in South Park.

Volunteer with the Hemby ambassador program

Thank you to our September supporters Between 180,000 and 240,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Thank you to all who wore gold or displayed a gold ribbon in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness month to help raise awareness and show support for those affected by childhood cancer.

Novant Health Children’s Trust program empowers kids like Lexi

One of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation’s top funding priorities is pediatric initiatives, so in January 2019 we launched a new annual giving program, the Children’s Trust. Under this program, we rely on what we call “Superhero donors” to spark change for so many children in need.

Susan G. Komen Charlotte awards grants to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation totaling $239,921

Grants funding breast health screenings & education will be shared across four Novant Health medical centers Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded $239,921 in grants from Susan G. Komen® Charlotte (Komen Charlotte). Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center will receive $119,972, and Novant Health Huntersville, Matthews and Mint Hill medical centers will receive a combined $119,949.

The Duke Endowment supports better eyesight for students in need

Underserved students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with eyesight challenges will have a better chance to excel thanks to a grant from The Duke Endowment. Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation received a $200,000 grant that will fund participation in the Vision to Learn program through 2024.

It’s estimated that 95% of low-income children have an uncorrected vision issue which makes learning difficult. The Vision to Learn program provides screenings, eye exams and glasses to children in need with a mobile unit that goes onsite to the schools.

Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina awards $10,000 grant

Thanks to support from the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina, Novant Health Cancer Prevention, Education and Early Detection staff is improving access to care for under/uninsured Mecklenburg County individuals at high risk for lung cancer through Novant Health’s Lung Cancer Screening and Education Program.

The Peninsula Community Foundation child life specialist grant

The Peninsula Community Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to support Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Child Life Specialist Thanks to The Peninsula Community Foundation, children who need to visit the ER will have a child life specialist to help them and their family cope with the trauma of illness and medical treatments. The Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation received a two-year, $15,000 grant, which … Continue reading The Peninsula Community Foundation child life specialist grant »

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation receives $75,000 from the Colon Cancer Coalition

Randy Brantley, Grants Director, and Kerri Polce, Grants Manager, accepted the $75,000 check on behalf of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation from local “Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte” event director Phillip Sanford at the Rally Party held January 21 at Free Range Brewing Co. Thanks to a generous grant of $75,000 from the Colon Cancer Coalition to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center … Continue reading Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation receives $75,000 from the Colon Cancer Coalition »

Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte

John Fitzhugh joins Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte to support Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Program John Fitzhugh always has been passionate about helping others and channeling his boundless energy to steer many nonprofits. Along the way John has been touched by countless volunteers and organizations who serve the community.

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
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