Novant Health Foundation

When Sara Robinson became the lead architect for the Novant Health Agnes Binder Weisiger Breast Health Center in Charlotte, she was inspired by the assignment’s intense focus on compassionate care, comfort, and creating a warm and soothing environment. As the new breast center was moving from design to construction, she received a breast cancer diagnosis of her own. “Suddenly I was facing the very health system issues I’d been working on: How it feels when you arrive at your appointment, how you move through the various services you need, how does the space facilitate communication between you and your doctor?” Read more about Sara’s incredible story and about the Agnes Binder Weisiger Breast Health Center, a center made possible through generous philanthropy to save and improve more lives ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exM_gBpD #breastcancerawareness #novanthealth #novanthealthfoundation | Agnes Weisiger | Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE | Shannon Hostetter | Shelly Hall | Robert M. Barr, MD, FACR | Jamie Feinour, MHA, MLS (ASCP), FACHE | Michael Vaccaro | Ed Weisiger | Betsy Fleming | Amy Costliow McKinney, CFRE | Katie Boylan | Mecklenburg Radiology Associates

June Baker knew she was in good hands when she came to Dr. Kahn; she had known him for a long time, long before her cancer diagnosis. So, when she needed a surgeon during her breast cancer journey, he was the obvious choice for her. When she honored him with a Guardian Angel pin, it was with so much gratitude for the remarkable care she received, “You gave me back my confidence.” June didn’t stop there - in addition to her heartfelt thank you to Dr. Phillip Kahn, she also gave a gift to support more women and ensure they had access to mammographies 💜 It means the world to our team members to hear they have had an impact - you can share your story and thank them through our Guardian Angel program ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gw3wvVdt #gratitude #novanthealthfoundation #novanthealth #NHguardianangel #guardianangel #healthcare #breastcancerawareness #cancersupport #freemammograms | June Baker | Phillip Khan | Heather King-Semple RN, MSN, NE-C | Tanya Armour | Elizabeth Undercoffer | Ernie Bovio | Novant Health

It’s been four weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. As the work evolves, so do the needs of the communities. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Novant Health team members mobilized to find, rescue, and heal those most affected by the devastation in Western North Carolina. But the work is not done yet, it’s just beginning. With your help, the Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund will provide: 🩺 Medical supplies that allow us to provide free care to individuals on location in Western North Carolina 💉 Medications for patients as our care teams address individual needs 🥗 Meals for Novant Health team members who are on the ground volunteering to help recovery efforts 🤝 Support for the Novant Health community engagement team as they partner with local organizations to assess the ever-changing needs in the area Together, we can help more people access the care they need. Click through to support our communities of Western North Carolina: https://lnkd.in/dFrK_jMi #hurricanerelief #westernnorthcarolina #hurricanehelene #wnc #novanthealth #novanthealthfoundation | Pamela Oliver, MD | Chere Chase-Gregory, MD MHS | Lewis Lipscomb, MD | Nikki Nissen, MSN, FACHE | Kristen Howard | Kimberly Dull | Jessica Ijames, MBA | Sharon Carr Harrington, JD, CFRE | Heather Egan, CFRE | Katie Boylan | Tanya Armour | Amy Maher

When Dr. Kellie Schneider, a surgeon specializing in treating patients with gynecologic cancer, became a cancer patient herself, she gained firsthand insight into the physical, emotional, and mental toll that cancer takes on patients. Kellie’s journey has inspired us to reimagine how we care for our patients—not just through treatments, but through comprehensive support that includes emotional well-being. This intentional holistic approach to caring for our patients is one way our teams are delivering remarkable care. At Novant Health Foundation, we’re proud to connect our philanthropy partners to support initiatives that provide mental and emotional care to help patients cope with the unique challenges they face during their cancer journey. Together, we’re creating a future where every patient feels supported, seen, and cared for in every aspect of their health. Learn more about how you can support these life-changing programs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewzunNNK #novanthealthfoundation #cancercare #philanthropy | David Rizzieri | Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE | Roland Wilkerson | Novant Health

These are the smiles of those who cared for Mr. Smith during his three-month care journey following a cardiac incident. Now, Mr. Smith is back up and running, thanks to the remarkable IPR Unit team at Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. Over the summer, Mr. Smith and his family thanked the 3rd floor IPR Unit team and presented them with the Guardian Angel honor. After the Smith family experienced such great care of Mr. Smith, they decided to give in a meaningful way that would provide care back to those who cared for him- through the Novant Health Foundation Guardian Angel program. This program supports the education and wellbeing of Novant Health team members through a number of programs including NeuroFlow and Marvin Behavioral Health for team members seeking mental health assistance and counseling sessions, and Mental Health First Aid training that educates team members to identify and assist when a colleague is experiencing mental health distress. These programs, as well as many others executed by our Novant Health Office of Wellbeing and Resiliency team, enable team members to recharge through wellness and resiliency workshops and resources, expand their knowledge and skills through personal development opportunities, and assist with combatting and alleviating burnout. A lot of us have been in a situation where the kindness of others has made a difference in our lives. That’s where the Guardian Angel program comes in - it’s a tangible way for you to support and thank those who cared for you. Learn more about the Guardian Angel program ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gw3wvVdt #gratitude #novanthealth #novanthealthfoundation #guardianangel #healthcareheroes #NHguardianangel #boneandjointawarenessmonth | Sidney Fletcher, M. D., FACEP | Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE | Michael Vaccaro | Jamie Feinour, MHA, MLS (ASCP), FACHE | Jennifer Clifford | Katie Boylan | Sharon Carr Harrington, JD, CFRE | Kim Henderson | Michele Campeau | Kylah George, PT, DPT, Cert. DN | Lauren Chalk | Kim Cappuzzo | Tina Sithideth, PT, DPT, LSVT BIG, CSRS | Catherine Norman Gitter, MS, OTR/L

Sharing how we engage our littlest patients in the healing power of art at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital was the focus of our “Evening with Hemby” event last night at the Anne Neilson Fine Art gallery in Charlotte. Shana, the leader of our new art therapy program shared how art supports our patients through their health journey. Jada, one of our Hemby patients, played her violin for the first time in public after undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumor . And, McKenney’s generously offered to match all donations made through this event up to $25,000. From syringe painting to rock gardens to memory-making, art is there to provide comfort for the whole family throughout the patient care journey. Our incredibly generous community has raised over $100,000 in the past two years to support our team of child life specialists, chaplains, social workers, and therapists in leveraging art and play to cultivate healing. We want to extend a very special thanks to Winestore Holdings, LLC and Matthew Hartley for donating wine for the evening, Neely Purcell for donating all florals, and our five brave Hemby patients who created art for this event: Kami Soko, Jimmy, Sophie, Crosby and Luke. And our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Novant Health Hemby Advisory Council for hosting the evening. Learn more and support healing through art at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3nSxjVT #hembychildrenshospital #teamhemby #novanthealth #novanthealthfoundation #pediatriccancerawareness #philanthropy | Zack Goodyear | Ginny Comly | Robbie Issac | Ghazale Johnston | Chris Sheehan | Harry Menzies | Chris Davies | Kevin Reardon, PGA | Christina Meyers Reardon | Emily Harry | Rachel Lee | Kurt Coleman | Laura Coleman | Sarah Turza | Neely Purcell | Pooja Satija | Lewis Lipscomb, MD | Catherine Ohmstede | Katie Boylan | Amy Costliow McKinney, CFRE | Stephanie Appling | Scott Painter| Logan Dix

We extend our gratitude to the philanthropic community of Forsyth Medical Center Foundation for hosting our annual Grand Rounds event yesterday. This year, we focused on the critical care tower at Forsyth Medical Center, highlighting the advancements in cardiovascular and critical care made possible in part through the generosity of our philanthropy partners. Events like these build momentum for creating a healthier community. Thanks to the vision, compassion and commitment of our supporters, we continue to improve healthcare and bring remarkable experiences to life. If you’d like to learn more about how you can help shape the future of healthcare and support your community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4Jgu-kK #novanthealth #philanthropy #novanthealthfoundation #cardiovascular #criticalcare | Novant Health | Alisha Hutchens | Dr. Hassan Alhosaini, MD, FACC, FHFSA | Dr. Daniel Feinstein | Dr. Mark Mitchell | Dr. Sendil Krishnan | Laura Holby | Alisha Sexton | Pete Polonsky | Sherry Polonsky | Tony Golding | Dan Fawley | Brent Collins, CFP® | Mary Ross Fowler | Andrea F. | Dr. William Pittman | Stan Fuller MD, MHA | John H. Gizdic

Caring for others through Philanthropy - the love of humankind - knows no age limits. 💜 Wednesday we had our next generation of philanthropists show their support for our littlest patients at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. They began at the Belk House where they discussed the importance of lemonade stands (philanthropy), then traveled to Hemby Children’s Hospital - visiting Caroline’s Corner, the playground, and the scavenger hunt murals. They laughed and remarked that those projects must have taken A LOT of lemonade stands! 🍋 Last, each child presented an envelope with their charitable gift to Hemby Children’s Hospital Nurse Manager, Morgan Hunt. On their way out, they stopped by Caroline’s Corner once more to finish with a slushy! Through philanthropy, like the Adcock and Williams families showed our teams this week, Novant Health Foundation provides greater access to lifesaving care for more patients. Your generosity - no matter how large or small - fosters innovation, advances research, and supports our teams in delivering remarkable healthcare. To make a gift now that will impact someone’s future, visit https://lnkd.in/g4Jgu-kK #philanthropy #novanthealth #novanthealth #hembychildrenshospital | Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE | Jennifer Clifford | Lindsey Fronk | Lewis Lipscomb, MD | Catherine Ohmstede | Kim Henderson | Matthew Hartley | Ghazale Johnston | Harry Menzies | Kevin Reardon, PGA | Christina Meyers Reardon | Emily Harry | Pooja Satija | Robbie Isaac, PE | Brandon Adcock | Erica Adcock | Sheena Williams | Ginny Comly | Chris Sheehan | Chris Davies | Rachel Lee | Kurt Coleman | Laura Coleman | Sarah Turza | Neely Purcell | Courtney Hallock

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Catawba College and all the amazing women’s volleyball and football players who have come together to support Novant Health patients in the fight against breast cancer! Your generosity and philanthropy enables us to support more women in need by providing preventative screenings and patient care support for women in Rowan County 💜 We invite our community to come out and support Catawba College in these upcoming games, where they will hold in-game fundraisers for breast cancer: 🏐 Catawba College Women's Volleyball vs. Lincoln Memorial on October 11 at 7:00 PM EDT 🏈 Catawba College Football vs. Limestone on October 12 at 6:00 PM EDT Can’t make it in person but still want to support? Support cancer initiatives in your community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewzunNNK #novanthealthfoundation #breastcancerawareness #goodgoesfar #mycatawba #catawbacollege #novanthealth | Brenn Ferguson | Andy Lausier | Gary A. Blabon | Lindsey Fronk | Amy Maher | Vincia Benjamin Miller | Tyler Haines| Cherry Justice

Investing in our team is investing in the future of healthcare - we want to express our deepest gratitude to our philanthropic community for supporting transformative programs like the Upward Mobility Educational Award for Nursing 💜 This program has been a game-changer for nurses like Marci Caceres, who used the scholarship to take the final step toward becoming a registered nurse. “That scholarship put everything in place. Without it, this would have been very difficult,” Marci shared. As Nikki Nissen, MSN, FACHE, VP for Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, explains: “Programs like this assist with overcoming barriers that often stand in the way of pursuing higher education. And as our team members climb, it creates a ripple effect for their families’ long-term prospects, spurring even greater intergenerational mobility.” To all our community and team member supporters, thank you for investing in the heartbeat of healthcare, your generosity makes a life-changing impact on nurses like Marci every day. Learn more about how you can help a nurse achieve their career goals through the Upward Mobility Educational Award for Nursing and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g79R8jq7 #novanthealthfoundation #nursingcareers #nursing #healthcare #upwardmobility #novanthealth | Novant Health | Shemeka D. Shufford, MBA | Erika Robinson, M.S. | Loraine Frank-Lightfoot, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC | Amy Akers, RN, BSN, MBA, NEA-BC | Daria Kring | Michael Vaccaro