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A powerful legacy

John & Claudia Belk

With the new Claudia W. & John M. Belk Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte’s power couple has continued a generations-long commitment to remarkable care

A giving spirit

“I saw my parents, as they were more financially able, start to give back to the hospital, and it made me want to follow in their footsteps to help any way I could,” Steve said.

In pursuit of excellence

For as long as Bernie Washington can remember, she has had a standing weekly dinner date with her mother. The ritual is as important for Washington now as it was when she was a child.

Courage in action

As the social justice movement is gaining momentum, many organizations are asking themselves an important question: How do you embed diversity and inclusion as part of your mission, vision, values and brand?

Grier’s Gallery

Grier’s Gallery was founded by SOZO Gallery and Amy Christenbury and is currently led by Novant Health Foundation board member Wendy Bilas and the child life staff. Grier’s Gallery mission is to normalize the hospital environment and facilitate some relief for parents and families by providing educational art experiences. To learn more about Grier’s Gallery, visit GriersGallery.org. Donate now

The legacy of Caroline Comly

John and Ginny Comly met in Romare Bearden Park, back when it was a gravel parking lot. John was leaving work late. Ginny had just gone for a swim at the gym and couldn’t start her car.

His mom made him do it

Somewhere in the recesses of the internet is a video of Gary Niess, MD, giving an interview as part of a promotional campaign for Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.