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She juggled childcare, COVID and a healthcare job while earning her RN license

Upward mobility program helps Novant Health team members move ahead in career and life. Novant Health foundations is a key supporter.

March 14, 2023

Young MS patient powers past her disease to follow her dream

March 14, 2023

Young MS patient powers past her disease to follow her dream

March 8, 2023

Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease

March 8, 2023

Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease

March 1, 2023

OB-GYN clinic delivered a baby who grew up to … deliver babies there

March 1, 2023

OB-GYN clinic delivered a baby who grew up to … deliver babies there

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4 big changes bringing patient care closer to home at NHRMC

Heart attack survivor: Don’t ignore your body’s ‘check engine’ light

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Daily Living

Heart Care

3-month hospital stay: Bonding, praying and care that would not give up

A vast array of doctors and other specialists at the hospital coordinated their care; ‘Dr. Rommel was a driving force in getting him home.’

Sports Medicine

Treatment gets NCAA basketball ref back in the game after painful Achilles injury

When cortisone was not an option, Dr. Snow Daws recommended high-volume saline injection.

Weight & Nutrition

Winston-Salem spouses get healthy together

Weight loss isn’t really the point of bariatric surgery, said Dr. James Dasher. It’s a nice side effect. At his Kernersville, N.C. clinic, he and Dr. Thomas Walsh aim to improve metabolic problems like diabetes and sleep apnea. One area couple had the same gastric bypass procedure to better keep up with their grandkids. They feel better – and they no longer require their CPAP machines.

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Women's Health

5 signs that it may be time to ask your gynecologist about hormone replacement therapy

HRT restores the hormones estrogen and progesterone to their previous levels, which can alleviate unpleasant symptoms.

Our Commitment

How one woman is fighting to close the racial gap in healthcare

How does Novant Health demonstrate a commitment to health equity? One woman has answers.

Stroke

Stroke can be devastating. Here’s how to prevent them.

More than 140,000 Americans die every year of a stroke, but 80% of strokes can be prevented.