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n Novant Health Foundation Launches U.S. Surgeon General and the American College Money donated is being used across the entire
of Surgeons, Novant Health has rescheduled all Novant Health footprint.
Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund nonessential surgeries and procedures.
“We talk about improving the health of our
Healthcare professionals are on the front Wrenn also is working toward her communities, one person at a time, but we’re
lines as Novant Health battles against the spread bachelor’s degree in nursing. “I had a paper members of our community, too,” says Wrenn.
of COVID-19. Team members at all levels due this weekend and, thankfully, they said “So, we also have to take care of ourselves
are demonstrating their commitment to our they were giving some extensions. But at the and one another in order to take care of our
communities with their tireless efforts to treat, end of the day, I think we’re all just thankful community as a whole.”
heal and keep patients healthy. to still be working.”
To make a contribution, visit the website at
The Novant Health Foundation has established ‘We’re seeing the emotional toll’ www.novanthealth.org/giving.
a new fund dedicated to supporting these
providers, as well as the overall response to Wrenn’s story is one of many across the n Enhance Your On-Demand Video Visit
the pandemic. Contributions are supporting With TytoHome
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provider without ever leaving your home.
members hit pretty hard,” says Daria Kring,
Using TytoHome, patients can connect to
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Kring recognizes the demands at home — the doctor’s office and limiting your exposure
to coronavirus.
from helping children navigate online school
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‘I’m just exhausted’ to worrying www.novanthealth.org/Tyto, where you also can
see demonstration videos. In light of the current
about the climate, NH Digital Devices, LLC is offering
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While juggling patient appointments and health of you and your family. The cost (normally $299)
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Medical Clinic, clinical supervisor Jordyn members. In and available while supplies last.
Wrenn also is balancing increased anxiety at some cases, The exam kit connects with the TytoCare app
on your smartphone or tablet.
home these days. the stress is
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big needs — they can’t pay their rent — and other
now are worried
team members will have small needs. They need
about our team, as
emotional support,” says Kring.
well. I mean, we
n Novant Health Disaster Relief Fund
know we have to cut
JordynWrenn pictured at Cotswold hours. Chandler had As community members look for ways to
Medical Clinic. support Novant Health, a donation to the Novant
to let people go. We Health Disaster Relief Fund will help team
members continue to deliver remarkable care.
all want to make sure our employees are taken
“During this challenging time, some of our
care of. I have a brand-new team member who team members may face personal hardships, and
we are committed to doing as much as possible
has a young child at home, and I have someone to meet their needs,” says Ann Caulkins, senior
vice president of Novant Health and president of
who just bought and moved into a house, so Novant Health Foundation. “This fund provides
an opportunity to make a difference in the lives
naturally everyone’s worried about having of people who are dedicated to keeping our
communities safe and providing care during an
enough money to survive.” unprecedented crisis.”
The Wrenns also are caring for their two
young children — nearly 4-year-old Cadan and
6-month-old Grace. Cadan has Down syndrome,
while Grace is deaf and currently waiting to get
cochlear implants, a surgery that was postponed
due to COVID-19. Following guidelines from the
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