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At the Hospitals
n Novant Health Centers Recognized
for Exceptional Breast Cancer Care
Several Novant Health facilities
recently have earned re-accreditation by
the National Accreditation Program for
Breast Centers (NAPBC). The program
administered by the American College of
Surgeons is given only to those centers
that are committed to providing the
highest level of quality breast cancer
care. Centers that are chosen undergo
a rigorous evaluation and review of
their performance. Receiving care at a
NAPBC-accredited facility means that a
patient has access to the most exceptional
breast cancer care including:
• Comprehensive care, including a full
range of state-of-the-art services.
• A multidisciplinary team approach to
coordinate the best treatment options.
• The latest information available on
clinical trials and new treatment options.
• The convenience of quality breast care
close to home.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical
Center, Novant Health Huntersville
Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews
Medical Center, Novant Health Breast
Center at Presbyterian Medical Tower and
Novant Health Breast Center Ballantyne
received the accreditation.
n Completion of Expansions of
Cardiovascular Facilities at Novant
Health Matthews Medical Center
Over the past year, Matthews Medical
Center has experienced unprecedented growth.
Due to the increased volume of procedures, the
state approved two new cardiac and vascular
procedure laboratories. The hospital is now a
full 24/7 program capable of serving all STEMI
and ROSC patients. The hospital is proud to
feature new state-of-the-art labs and to partner
with local Emergency Medical Services.
n Novant Health Presbyterian
Medical Center Receives Stroke
Elite Plus Award
For the second year in a row, Presbyterian
Medical Center’s stroke program has been
awarded Target Stroke Elite Plus status with the clinic’s main office remaining
by the AHA/ASA. In 2015, there were 52 in nearby Monroe. The new clinic is at
hospitals across the country and only five 3614 Providence Road S., Suite 101, in
in North Carolina that were recognized Waxhaw. Services offered for infants,
as Target Stroke Elite Plus. Two of the children and teens include annual physical
five were Novant Health hospitals. Target exams, developmental evaluations, routine
Stroke recognizes hospital door-to-drug vision and hearing screenings, evaluation of
times for tPA, the clot busting medication emotional conditions, and immunizations
that potentially can reverse the symptoms and preventive care. For more information,
of stroke. The faster the medication is call 704-384-8460.
administered, the better the outcome for
patients. In order to receive Target Stroke EEG Laboratory Awarded
Elite Plus status, 75 percent (or greater) Five-Year Accreditation
of patients receive tPA in less than 60 From ABRET
minutes, and 50 percent receive tPA in less
than 45 minutes. The EEG lab at Presbyterian
Medical Center was awarded a
n St. Jude Affiliate Clinic in Charlotte five-year accreditation from The
Laboratory Accreditation Board of
Turns One ABRET — the only accredited lab in
Charlotte. This accreditation program
The St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant recognizes EEG labs that meet
technical standards and demonstrate
Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, one of quality output.
onlyeight facilities nationwide Being an accredited EEG Lab
by ABRET (American Board of
to join St. Jude Children’s RegistrationofElectroencephalographic
and Evoked Potential Technologists)
Research Hospital’s affiliate means the lab complies with established
standards and guidelines, has policies
program, celebrates its one- and procedures in place that facilitate
consistent technical quality, and
year anniversary on April supports professionalism and quality
patient care.
Jessica Bell, MD 21. Through the St. Jude
The team hosted a celebration to
network, Novant Health recognize the EEG team members.
pediatric oncologists, Jessica Pictured left to right:
Mary Beth“Bobbi”Bobyarchick, Deb Briese, Gloria Sherin, Don Potter,
Bell, MD, Christine Bolen, Sarah Elaine Foster, Kimberly Kardules, Shankar Perumal, MD, and
Jeffrey Schmidt, MD.
MD, Paulette Bryant, MD,
and Randy Hock, MD, are
Christine Bolen,MD able to provide their patients
access to more clinical trials
and life-saving treatment
protocols than any other
facility in the Southeast. The
St. Jude Affiliate Clinic is
Paulette Bryant,MD here in Charlotte across from
Presbyterian Medical Center
at 301 Hawthorne Lane. For
more information or to refer
a patient, call 704-384-1900
or visit NovantHealth.org/
Randy Hock, MD Hemby/StJudeClinic.
n Child & Adolescent Medical Group
Adds Waxhaw Office
To provide patients with enhanced
access to healthcare, Novant Health Child
& Adolescent Medical Group recently
opened a satellite location in Waxhaw.
Susan Duncan-Butler, MD, will serve
this community and surrounding areas
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