A lifelong advocate for health

For 39 years, Rick Parker has dedicated his career to improving healthcare for others and connecting generous donors to Novant Health’s mission to deliver remarkable care throughout the communities it serves.

‘This is a human push’

From as early as she can remember, Ophelia Garmon-Brown, MD, has wanted to be a doctor. Her inspiration stemmed from personal tragedy: She lost her father to encephalitis at the age of 2.

The first ‘Family Room’ in Charlotte

Early next year, the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte will open its first “Family Room” within the walls of Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Children’s Trust brings hope to children, families

Being hospitalized, or even just visiting the doctor, can be a scary experience for a child.

A powerful legacy

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

Q3/Q4 newsletter: An update from our hospital leader, Saad Ehtisham

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve once again come to the time of year when the collective consciousness shifts toward giving thanks.

In her words

When I found a lump in my breast, I was 38 years old. I was healthy and ran between 75 and 100 miles a week.

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.

18 years ago, a mammogram saved the life of Carolyn Fuller

Carolyn is the annual fund manager at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation. Her cancer was caught early, and Carolyn was able to receive the treatment she needed.

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