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Atrium Health hosted a ribbon cutting event with renovation partners from Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte to help celebrate the re-opening of the one-mile strip of greenway on Little Sugar Creek that runs along Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. This portion of the greenway, known as the Liz Hair Trail, is part of the Cross Charlotte and Carolina Thread Trail networks. It is named to recognize Liz, a former county commissioner and an early advocate for the greenway system. Some of the updates include widened walking and biking trails, improved access points, better flood control and a new bridge with larger pedestrian lanes across the greenway on Leon Levine Drive. With these enhancements, the greenway not only honors a legacy but also invites visitors to reconnect with nature and embrace wellness in the heart of Charlotte.

Taylor is the Director of Nursing for Maternity Services at Atrium Health Lake Norman. She believes the facility offers a unique opportunity for nurses. "It is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a member of the founding team that will open the facility. We are recruiting for a variety of experienced skill sets to provide our patients the best care in the Lake Norman community," she says. To ensure the best possible care, Taylor highlights several initiatives: "Ongoing education and training, nurse mentorship and leadership development, workforce well-being and support, technology integration and support, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care models, nursing workforce shortage solutions, cultural competence, quality improvement programs and support for advanced practice roles." Looking ahead, Taylor sees critical changes in nursing. "In the next few years, I feel the role of nursing will evolve significantly due to technological advancements in the healthcare industry. I think that nurses will increasingly work with advanced technologies such as telemedicine, AI, electronic health records and robotic systems. These tools will help improve efficiency, patient monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities. For aspiring nurses, Taylor offers heartfelt advice. "Nursing is not just a job; it’s a profession. It requires a balance of technical knowledge, continuing education, emotional intelligence and compassion. If you feel passionate about helping others and are prepared for the challenges, nursing can offer a fulfilling and dynamic career. Explore Atrium Health Lake Norman Careers: https://bit.ly/41ZRmXn

Mackenzie is a leader in the nursing community. As the Director of Nursing for Inpatient Services at Atrium Health Lake Norman, she focuses on creating a collaborative culture with patient-centered care at the new hospital. "We are building a culture of foundation and trust that values clear communication, integrity, and innovative thinking for our patients and team members," she explains. Mackenzie notes that the nursing team plays a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and care quality. "We will create a unique environment by setting a standard of integrity and engaging with our community," she says. As the hospital prepares for its opening on July 1st, Mackenzie is excited about the initiatives being developed. "The planning stages have been the most fun so far, and we look forward to enacting them on opening day!" she exclaims. Looking ahead, Mackenzie sees nursing evolving with a focus on preventative care and telemedicine. "This facility is focusing on serving beyond the hospital walls and providing the nursing staff with digital tools," she explains. For aspiring nurses, Mackenzie advises remembering their 'why'. "We become nurses to help others, provide comfort and make a positive impact. Your 'why' will always remind you to stay true to who you are as a nurse," she advises. Explore careers at Atrium Health Lake Norman: https://bit.ly/3FOr4Qf

Join us for the Radiology Talent Talk at Atrium Health! Explore exciting career opportunities in radiology at the new Atrium Health Lake Norman during our Virtual Radiology Talent Talk. This event will showcase the innovative aspects of radiology careers at our cutting-edge facility, offering insights into our collaborative and patient-centered work environment. Connect with our leaders, ask questions, and discover why Atrium Health Lake Norman is the ideal place to advance your radiology career.

Join us for the Respiratory Care Talent Talk at Atrium Health! Discover rewarding career opportunities in respiratory care at the new Atrium Health Lake Norman during our Virtual Respiratory Care Talent Talk. This event will highlight the innovative aspects of respiratory care careers at our advanced facility, offering insights into our collaborative and patient-centered work environment. Connect with our leaders, ask questions, and learn why Atrium Health Lake Norman is the perfect place to advance your respiratory care career.

Join us for the Nursing Talent Talk at Atrium Health! Discover exciting career opportunities at the new Atrium Health Lake Norman during our Virtual Nursing Talent Talk. This event will highlight the unique aspects of nursing careers at our state-of-the-art facility, offering insights into the dynamic and supportive work environment. Connect with our leaders, ask questions, and learn why Atrium Health Lake Norman is the perfect place to grow your nursing career.

In a heart emergency, time is everything. The faster a patient gets to the cath lab, the better their outcomes. At Atrium Health, we’ve built protocols that help emergency responders and care teams move quickly, getting heart attack patients the treatment they need without delay. The 15th Annual Dr. J. Lee Garvey, Jr. Chest Pain Network Summit brought together physicians, emergency responders and care teams to share best practices in chest pain evaluation and emergency cardiac care. Hosted by Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, the event focused on improving early recognition, streamlining care pathways, and advancing technologies like AI-driven ECG interpretation. Discussions covered: ▪️ Improving rapid heart attack detection and treatment ▪️ The role of AI in diagnosing cardiac emergencies ▪️ Optimizing patient flow for faster treatment ▪️ The latest in eCPR and resuscitation efforts Collaboration across emergency medicine and cardiology is critical to improving outcomes. Events like this help us learn from each other, refine best practices, and ultimately, save lives.

For years, Karen Haynes, a 51-year-old guidance counselor from Barbados, struggled with the debilitating effects of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that made even the simplest tasks exhausting. With no access to specialized cardiac surgery in Barbados, she turned to Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, where a team of world-class physicians stepped in to provide the cardiac care she needed. Through the Atrium Health International Medical Outreach Program, a dedicated team led by Dr. Larry Watts traveled to Barbados to perform the country’s first-ever septal myectomy—a life-saving procedure that gave Karen her life back. “This was a direct answer to prayer and the exhilarating reassurance that miracles happen still,” Karen shared. Now, she’s embracing life’s simple joys again — walking on the beach with her husband and breathing easier than she has in years. But her story is more than a personal victory; it’s a milestone for global cardiac care, paving the way for future collaborations that expand access to life-saving procedures. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41zjG2C