Virtual ribbon-cutting celebration in Charlotte

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On Oct. 22, we celebrated the virtual ribbon-cutting of the Novant Health Claudia W. and John M. Belk Heart & Vascular Institute and Agnes B. and Edward I. Weisiger Cancer Institute in Charlotte.

This institute has been a dream for over a decade, and we are very thankful for the support of our lead donors who helped make it possible.

More than 400 donors believed in this dream and together contributed $30 million to build the institute. We are very appreciative of all they have done to make this day happen.

“A cancer diagnosis, right off the bat, probably induces more fear and anxiety than any other medical diagnosis there is. And the instant they begin their cancer treatment journey, it’s usually navigating multiple different doctors’ offices, multiple different aspects in a medical campus.

In this facility they will come into one building where all of those aspects of their medical care are within four walls,” said Matt McDonald, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Novant Health Cancer Institute. “We believe this unique convenience will help reduce the level of anxiety that they have during their cancer diagnosis and treatment.”

Every detail of the building is designed with the patient in mind and reflects an environment of healing, including the nature-inspired color choices, the modern artwork, the comfortable furniture and the use of natural light throughout the facility.

Throughout the pages of our Q3/Q4 newsletter, you will hear from some of the clinical leaders and donors who made this dream possible.

Thank you to our generous donors who made this possible