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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas
Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) The Lupus Foundation hosted a fundraising walk on April 16
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness to raise awareness about the disease. For more information, visit
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and to www.lupusnc.org. DJL Clinical Research participated in the
provide educational programs and resources to physician members and event and had an information table letting patients know about
their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org. new clinical trials taking place.
Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology annually sponsors Asthma & Allergy Specialists announces the opening of
the Crohn’s & Colitis its newest satellite location in Waxhaw. The practice is sharing
Foundation of America’s space with Novant Health Child and Adolescent Medical Group
Take Steps walk. The at 3614 Providence Road S., Suite 101. For more information,
2016 event is on May 14. visit www.asthmanc.com or call 704-341-9600.
Participants will be walking to raise awareness of IBD in a new Oncology Specialists of Charlotte (OSC) had a record-
location this year at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall. breaking fundraiser for the “Get Your Rear In Gear” 5K run/walk
Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology broke in March for National Colorectal
ground on the future home of its Mooresville location. Cancer Awareness
The 16,500-square-foot facility will accommodate five Month. No other
physicians in the medical office and the endoscopy center. team raised as much
The Mooresville office expansion and relocation is at the
Fairview Center across from Lake Norman Regional Medical money as OSC’s team, “It’s
Center and Lowes Corporate offices. The grand opening is Miller Time!,” honoring
expected in November. There is an additional 5,000 square family member Joe Miller, who was diagnosed with stage IV
feet available for occupancy. colon cancer in November. The team raised more than $36,000,
exceeding its goal by 30 percent.
Pictured left to right: Ashish Thekdi, MD, Scott Brotze, MD, John Moore III, MD, Devi
Thangavelu, MD, and Michael Ryan, MD.
Direct all questions and topic Justin Favaro, MD, and Catherine Moore, MD, along with staff and family, pose in
suggestions for upcoming meetings front of the giant inflatable colon at the “Get Your Rear in Gear” Charlotte 5K.
for Independent Physicians of the
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charlotte@ip-carolinas.org.
