Novant Health Thomasville awarded most ‘As’ for patient safety.
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Press Release: Health initiative set to improve chronic disease risk factors
The American Heart Association and Novant Health announce a three-year health equity initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke risk factors by improving blood pressure and nutrition security in communities spanning the Charlotte, Piedmont, Triad and Cape Fear regions.
Novant Health opens new pulmonary clinic in Thomasville, increases access to respiratory care in Davidson County
Patients in and around Davidson County now have increased access to see a lung specialist for asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Novant Health Pulmonary Medicine – Thomasville, which opened in March, is conveniently located on the Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center campus.
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center completes its 1,000th robotic-assisted surgical procedure
The da Vinci Surgical System allows doctors to perform complex and minimally invasive procedures with greater precision than traditional surgery.
Novant Health recognized for food insecurity campaign
Since the program launch in January 2022, Novant Health has conducted nearly 370,000 screenings for food insecurity and connected nearly 60% of food insecure patients with a local community resource.
Novant Health asks the community to ‘Spring clean your medicine cabinet' on April 22
To help ensure the safe disposal of unused medications, Novant Health is encouraging members of the community to spring clean their medicine cabinets on April 22, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take your expired or unused medications to a location convenient to you.
Thomasville Medical Center receives top safety award
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country, recognized six Novant Health hospitals with 2022 Top Hospital awards and two ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) with 2022 Top Ambulatory Surgery Center awards. Thomasville Medical Center was included in that list.
A viral triple threat prompts concerns of a ‘tripledemic’: Novant Health
Novant Health joins health systems across the country working to support an earlier peak in flu season, coupled with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases and ongoing COVID-19 impacts.
Dispose of medications safely at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Novant Health has installed medication take back containers in its hospital lobbies as part of its sustainability goals and initiatives.
Health: Local doctors say certain cancers are preventable
A recent study reports half of all cancer deaths globally are attributable to preventable risk factors.
Novant named one of the best employers in NC
Novant Health has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022, ranking No. 20 in North Carolina.
Novant Health asks community not to go to the ER for COVID tests
Novant Health reminds those with symptoms of COVID-19 to seek testing from the appropriate venues of care.
Novant offering free virtual lactation consultations
In efforts to support mothers around the clock, Novant Health has expanded its current lactation program by providing private, one-on-one video consultations between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily.
Hospitals urge people not to seek COVID-19 tests in ED
Large numbers of people are going to hospital emergency departments for COVID-19 tests. Representatives of area hospitals say they aren’t the place for routine COVID-19 testing for the public.
Thomasville Medical Center receives 'A' rating
Novant Health announced that it has received straight A’s in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade scoring period.