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At the Hospitals
at OhioHealth under the renowned leadership programming, new facilities and assistance for
of Aaron Boster, MD, and Jacqueline Nicholas, people in need of shelter, food, clothing and
MD, nationally-recognized MS experts and personal care.
neuroimmunologists. Carraro moved to
Charlotte and joined Novant Health in 2016 with n Physician Executive Appointed to
a vision to build and develop a comprehensive
multiple sclerosis center for the health system. National Committee
“This is not an individual recognition,” The National Association for Behavioral
Carraro said as he accepted his award on
Tuesday. “I couldn’t do what I do if it weren’t for Healthcare has appointed
my incredible team, and it’s because of everyone’s
efforts that we were able to make this happen in Ken Dunham, Novant Health
just two short years. It’s incredibly gratifying, and
there’s nothing else I’d rather do every day.” behavioral health service line
Novant Health Neurology and Sleep is at leader, to its committee on
1918 Randolph Road, suite 400, in Charlotte.
To refer a patient or make an appointment, call Behavioral Health Services
704-384-9437.
within General Healthcare
n Novant Health Opens Medical Office
Ken Dunham Systems. This committee
Building in Berewick Community
comprises 21 physicians and healthcare leaders
A new Novant Health medical office building
has opened in Charlotte’s Berewick community. across the country and focuses on issues
The new building houses three clinics providing
n National MS Society Names Novant pediatric, primary care, and obstetric and related to the connection between psychiatry
gynecological services. Located at 8820 Rachel
Health a “Partner in Care” Freeman Way in Charlotte, Novant Health and general medicine.
Pediatrics Berewick, Novant Health Primary
Dr. Matthew “Max” Carraro of Novant Care Berewick, and Novant Health Mintview Dunham’s appointment will further our
Health Neurology and Sleep has been OB/GYN will see patients Monday-Friday,
8 a.m.-5 p.m. ability to provide compassionate care to patients
recognized by the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society n Novant Health Team Members Pledge with physical, mental or emotional needs and
(NMSS) for his commitment to
providing comprehensive, multi- $1.2 Million to Improve the Health of Our individualized behavioral health services.
disciplinary MS care across the
Carolinas and beyond. The formal Communities n Novant Health Sports Psychologist
MatthewCarraro,MD designation of “Partner in MS
Care” is given by NMSS to healthcare providers September through October 2018, all Novant Published
who not only demonstrate knowledge and Health team members were invited to participate
expertise in MS care but also a commitment to in our annual team member giving campaign Joanne Perry, PhD, recently published her
increasing access to affordable, high-quality MS called Giving. Serving. Together. Because of first article as a part of the Novant
care regardless of patients’ geography, disease their generosity, we collectively pledged more Health orthopedic service line.
progression or other disparities. than $1,212,646 to Novant Health regional “Examining positive body
The formalized relationship between Novant foundations and social responsibility non-profit image, sport confidence, flow
Health Neurology and Sleep and NMSS is key community partners. state and subjective performance
to providing patients with optimal care and among student athletes and
support. Through collaboration, networking With a number of team members personally
and information sharing, Novant Health has affected by Hurricane Florence, the campaign JoannePerry,PhD non-athletes” was published in
the opportunity to stay current in the rapidly opened multiple channels for team members Body Image, (Vol. 28) an international, peer-
changing world of MS care, with Carraro a to support local and national disaster relief reviewed journal. Her article can be accessed
leading provider and official partner through the efforts. Team members pledged $31,143 to at sciencedirect.com.
Society’s MS Care program. American Red Cross disaster relief efforts and
“We are so proud to partner with Novant $37,541 to Novant Health Brunswick Medical n Novant Health Medical Plaza Pediatrics
Health Neurology and Sleep to enhance Center Foundation’s employee emergency
coordinated, comprehensive care for those fund, which supports our Brunswick-area Welcomes Emily Ogletree, MD
living with multiple sclerosis in the Carolinas,” team members in crisis.
says Rick McDermott, board chair of the Emily Ogletree, MD, is a board-certified
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “The clinic Other campaign contributions will support pediatrician with a special interest in newborn
has shown extraordinary leadership in MS care greater access to care, services at free clinics,
and will continue to make a tremendous impact new technology and updated equipment, patient care, adoption medicine and
on people affected by MS in our community.” caring for the Hispanic
Carraro received his medical degree from community. She received
Ohio State University College of Medicine in her medical degree from the
2011 and conducted his post-doctoral fellowship University of Alabama School
of Medicine in Birmingham and
EmilyOgletree,MD moved to Charlotte in 2014 to
pursue a residency at Carolinas Medical Center.
A recent graduate, Ogletree is excited to start
her pediatric journey at Novant Health Medical
Plaza Pediatrics, 8401 Medical Plaza Drive,
suite 220.
Ogletree is accepting new patients. For more
information, call 704-384-1570.
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