Meeting the Healthcare Needs of a Growing Coastal Region
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring our neighbors across southeastern North Carolina have the best possible care. Our team has long been part of this community, caring for one another through hurricanes and pandemics, leading advancements in care, and guiding our growth.
Novant Health continues to expand access through a growing network of providers, specialty services, and community partnerships. Some of our biggest leaps forward have come in the last few years: we opened a new neurological hospital, bringing the latest technology and top physicians to the area, added locations to provide advanced care to cancer patients, and expanded our network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide faster access to appointments.
That momentum continues in 2026 with a new medical center in Scotts Hill, a surgical center in Leland, expanded specialty care in Midtown Wilmington, and future plans for a new, state-of-the-art home for heart and vascular care connected to our full network of local cardiologists, heart surgeons and trauma specialists to ensure you get the best care in every situation.
As our region grows, we remain committed to growing with it—strengthening access, investing in our teams and delivering the care our communities need most.
Dr. Heather Davis on Our Commitment to the Community
Heather Davis, MD, chief clinical officer for the Coastal region, highlights the exceptional care in our centers of excellence and how we're working every day to advance and improve care for you.
Investment to Advance Care in Wilmington
Novant Health’s board of trustees has approved planned expansions for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, building infrastructure to support healthcare needs for decades including:
- Heart and vascular tower at 17th Street
- 80,000-square-foot heart and vascular medical office building
- 60-bed rehabilitation hospital on Wrightsville Avenue
Your support matters
As part of our commitment to expanding access to care, Novant Health plans to seek state approval for 225 additional inpatient beds. We invite you to submit a letter of support to accompany our Certificate of Need (CON) application.
Excellence Starts With Our People
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Building the future of care in our region
Novant Health continues to invest in your health by expanding services across our region and bringing advanced care into our communities.
National recognition for high-quality local care
At Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, you can expect next-level care. Some of our recent recognitions include:
Novant Health NHRMC Dashboard
As part of our focus on continuous improvement, we regularly evaluate key metrics related to our Vision 2030 goals. Track our progress as we deliver on our vision for a healthier future.
Vision 2030: Supporting Our Community's Healthcare
Our strategic plan, Vision 2030, outlines an ambitious path forward and focuses our resources and efforts around five key areas: