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n Atrium Health Pineville Named area’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center — the expense of diagnostic tests, procedures
children and their families receive treatment and medical treatments, opening the door for
Top 50 for Cardiovascular Care other facilities can’t match. patients who previously may not have been able
to afford the services.
Atrium Health Pineville has been named one “All emergency departments are capable
of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals of caring for children,” says Chad Scarboro, Oral medicine providers at Atrium Health
by IBM Watson HealthTM. The study spotlights MD, medical director of pediatric emergency can diagnose and provide medical management
the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in medicine at Atrium Health LCH. “But a of non-tooth related conditions affecting the
the United States based on a balanced scorecard dedicated pediatric emergency department oral and maxillofacial region, including:
of publicly available clinical and operational gives a little bit more. Visits to the emergency • Oral mucosal disorders, including lichen
data and transparent metrics. room can be a stressful and scary time in a
child’s life, and this facility helps the clinical planus, pemphigoid, pemphigus and pre-
“When patients come through our doors, they team in caring for the patient and the family.” malignant lesions
are met with a team approach that’s dedicated • Diagnosis of malignant oral lesions
to helping them heal — and thrive,” says Justin n Atrium Health Commits to • Salivary dysfunction, including Sjögren’s
Haynie, MD, medical director, southern region, Eliminating 1.9 Million Single-Use syndrome and medication-induced
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. “Whether Plastics Across Health System conditions
a person is managing his or her heart failure • Orofacial pain, including TMD,
virtually with our team or recovering from Atrium Health is continuing its commitment neuropathic pain and burning mouth
open-heart surgery, he or she can do so knowing to greater sustainability, announcing it has • Oral complications of cancer and
our top priority is delivering the highest quality begun eliminating single-use plastic from key other medical therapies
care, consistently and compassionately.” areas inside its North Carolina facilities. Single- Atrium Health is accepting referrals
use plastic items include water bottles, soft for patients. For more information about
This is the third time Atrium Health’s drink bottles, straws and utensils. The first item oral medicine, visit www.atriumhealth.org/
cardiovascular teams have been recognized eliminated was single-use, plastic water bottles locations/carolinas-center-for-oral-health.
with this honor, which is obtained through from its cafeterias, lounges and catering, with
objective research. The Watson Health 50 a full transition beginning this fall. As part of Advertising
Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ study is in Atrium Health’s commitment to a healthier Acknowledgements
its 21st year. community, it plans to replace single-use,
plastic bottles with more eco-friendly options, The following patrons made
n Atrium Health Levine Children’s such as biodegradable water bottles, touchless Mecklenburg Medicine possible.
reusable water bottle refilling stations and
Unveils Expanded and Renovated hands-free water dispensers. Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants
of the Carolinas...........................................16
Emergency Department “Conservation is something that takes each
organization and person committing to doing Atrium Health.............................................15
The expanded and renovated pediatric their part, every single day. Our initial efforts
emergency department at Levine Children’s at Atrium Health will eliminate 1.9-million Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center............3
Hospital (LCH) is dedicated to providing water bottles each year at our care sites,
expert emergency care in Charlotte in a kid- which over just five years translates to nearly Carolina NeuroSurgery
friendly, kid-focused setting. 90 tons of plastic waste and more than 260 & Spine Associates.......................................3
metric tons of carbon impact removed from
Capacity and staffing also have been the environment,” says Eugene A. Woods, Charlotte Eye Ear Nose
increased. There are four more beds, four president and CEO of Atrium Health. “We & Throat Associates...................................14
additional pediatric emergency medicine know sustainability efforts lead to a healthier
providers and two expanded spaces for triage life, and Atrium Health will continue to take Fogg Media.................................................14
with a range of monitors. Additionally, there steps like these to be a responsible steward of
are two rooms where all medical equipment is the world in which we live.” Novant Health...............................................2
stored behind doors, which allows for safe care
of patients with behavioral health needs. n National Commission on Recognition South Charlotte Rheumatology...................9
of Dental Specialties and Certifying
Levine Children’s emergency department Boards Deems Oral Medicine as StayDry Centers..........................................13
can treat any and all serious or life-threatening Dental Specialty
illnesses, injuries and conditions. No matter Tryon Medical Partners................................6
the reason for a visit to Levine Children’s The National Commission on Recognition
emergency department — the Charlotte of Dental Specialties and Certifying U.S. Radiology Specialists/
Boards recently deemed oral medicine as Charlotte Radiology...................................14
a dental specialty. As a result of this update,
more insurance providers will now cover
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