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At the Hospitals

n Novant Health Pediatric Perkowski, MD, provide state-of-the-art care information to be shared safely and even more
for children ages birth-18. The physicians effectively with patients’ care teams.
Sub-Specialties Open New provide diagnosis and management of the
following conditions: headaches, metabolic The new feature, “Share Everywhere,”
Location in Charlotte and genetic disorders affecting the central allows patients’ medical records to be
nervous system, movement disorders, accessed immediately with all providers in
Novant Health has opened three pediatric sub- seizures, Tourette’s syndrome and outpatient any location. Using the secure MyChart app,
specialty clinics in a new medical office building electroencephalogram (EEG) studies. For patients generate a share code and provide
in south Charlotte. Novant Health Pediatric more information, call 704-384-1390. access to their electronic health records.
Cardiology, Pediatric Neurology and Pediatric Recipients then enter the code and patients’
Sleep Medicine are now seeing patients at 6331 Novant Health Pediatric Sleep Medicine date of birth to receive one-time, temporary
Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226. is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 access to patients’ health information. Notes
a.m.-5 p.m. Lili Poon, DO, provides care to also can be written between doctors across a
Novant Health Pediatric Cardiology is pediatric patients with sleep issues, including range of platforms.
open on Mondays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Board- behavioral insomnia, sleep disorder
certified pediatric cardiology provider, David breathing, excessive sleepiness, narcolepsy, The “Share Everywhere” feature is able
Ohmstede, MD, provides care for children enuresis, nightmares, sleep walking, night to keep information secure due to its share
ages birth-18, as well as adults with congenital terrors, circadian rhythm disorders and codes only being valid for five minutes. To be
heart conditions. Dr. Ohmstede provides restless leg syndrome. Dr. Poon also sees able to see medical records, providers must
diagnosis and management for the following patients who have issues relating to sleep as have the birthdates of patients, along with
conditions: heart murmurs, chest pains, a result of congenital disorders and acquired the unique share codes. If the codes are not
syncope, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, blood comorbidities. The clinic is welcoming new used within five minutes or any information
pressure concerns, congenital heart conditions, patients and offers same-day appointments. is entered incorrectly three times, the share
family history of heart conditions, EKG, For more information, call 704-316-1062. codes are invalidated.
electrocardiogram monitoring, stress testing
and trans-thoracic echocardiogram. For more n Access Your Patients’ Medical Records “Share Everywhere” allows patients to
information, call 704-316-1220. share their medical information with the
Using MyChart Share Everywhere entire team of people taking care of them,
Novant Health Pediatric Neurology is such as a provider outside of Novant Health,
open on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 a.m.- Novant Health’s online health management chiropractor, physical therapist, dentist or
5 p.m. Shana Wallace, MD, and Dayna tool, “MyChart,” already has proved useful school nurse.
and popular among patients and providers,
but a new MyChart feature now available To use, have patients login to their Novant
with Novant Health allows important health Health MyChart, click on “Share Everywhere”
button and complete the form.

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Opens to Provide Comprehensive Care for Community

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center opened Oct. 1 as a full- The hospital and attached physician’s plaza includes cardiology,
service, 46-bed community hospital to serve patients in Mint Hill neurology, emergency, heart and vascular, surgery, sports medicine,
and surrounding communities. The 145,000-square-foot hospital orthopedic and women’s services, as well as advanced imaging,
and 67,000-square-foot attached
physician’s plaza is at the corner laboratory, infusion and transitional care
of Albemarle Road and I-485 at departments. There are 24 medical/
8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, surgical beds, four intensive care unit
NC 28215. It is the 15th hospital for beds, eight labor/delivery/recovery and
Novant Health. postpartum rooms for maternity patients,
10 observation beds and a 16-bay
“We are excited to provide access emergency department.
to affordable, high-quality care for
Charlotte’s Mint Hill community,” The nearly 212,000-square-foot, three-
says Joy Greear, president and chief story facility was designed to feel like
operating officer, Novant Health Mint a destination. On the exterior, a mix of
Hill Medical Center. “The completion metal and stonework ties into the site’s
of Mint Hill Medical Center represents surroundings while arched canopies
a new era in health care, where preventing illness or moving toward and rocking chairs create a welcoming
recovery is just the beginning. Our facility is designed in a way that environment. Inside the building, soothing colors, floor-to-ceiling glass
emphasizes convenience and comfort, allowing us to care for Mint Hill corridors and views of the campus’ multiple gardens and walking trails
residents in their own neighborhood.” bring the outdoors in, flooding the space with natural light and fostering
a healing environment.

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