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At the Hospitals
n October Symposium to artificial intelligence to analyze images (NHHVI). In his new role, Dr. Niess is
for suspected large vessel occlusion (LVO) responsible for growing the services across
Address Complementary and strokes. Viz.ai’s technology solution, Viz
LVO, is transforming hospital workflow the system. For almost three
Alternative Medicine and synchronizing stroke care with a years, he has served as the
cloud-based artificial intelligence system clinical physician executive for
Novant Health is hosting its first integrative that automatically analyzes CT scans for the NHHVI in the Charlotte
suspected LVOs. It then alerts neurovascular market. In this role, he has
medicine symposium in October featuring specialists of suspected LVOs, enabling helped integrate service lines
earlier imaging review and better GaryNiess,MD,FACC and grow value-based care
keynote speaker Andrew Weil, collaboration between specialists. within all facilities that deliver cardiovascular
care. Having practiced cardiology for more
MD, best-selling author and n Magnet Recognition Renewed at than 40 years, Niess brings demonstrated
expertise and leadership to his new role.
pioneer of integrative medicine. Novant Health Hospitals in Charlotte
This unique symposium will n Robert M. Barr, MD, FACR, Named
give healthcare professionals Once again, the American Nurses President of the American Society
an opportunity to explore Credentialing Center’s Magnet of Neuroradiology
Andrew Weil, MD integrative oncology, a field Recognition Program has recognized Robert M. Barr, MD, FACR, of
Mecklenburg Radiology Associates,
of cancer care that combines conventional the nursing programs at Novant Health’s
PA, has been named the
medicine with complementary therapies. Charlotte hospitals for excellence and 2019-2020 president of
the American Society of
In addition to Dr. Weil’s presentation, quality in nursing care. This designation Neuroradiology (ASNR).
The ASNR is the largest
experts will address management of cancer is the third for Novant Health Presbyterian group of neuroradiologists in
RobertM.Barr,MD,FACR the country, with more than
treatment-related side effects, an evidence- Medical Center, Novant Health Charlotte 5,600 members. Dr. Barr is the current
secretary-treasurer of the American Board
based assessment of medical marijuana and Orthopedic Hospital, Novant Health of Radiology and is vice chair of the board
of trustees for Novant Health. He also
the proper use of vitamins and supplements, Huntersville Medical Center and Novant serves on the advisory board of the Harvey
L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
among other topics. Health Matthews Medical Center. Only
Integrative Medicine Symposium 8 percent of hospitals nationwide are
Friday, Oct. 25
recognized as Magnet hospitals.
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. n Novant Health Institute of Innovation n Paula Vincent Retires After 42 years
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
& Artificial Intelligence opens of Service
• $449 for physicians
• $249 for advanced practice clinicians Novant Health has launched the
• $169 for nurses Novant Health Institute of Innovation &
Artificial Intelligence (AI), which will
Learn more and register use AI to enhance personalized patient Novant Health is honored to announce
at NovantHealth.org/ care. The institute will focus on the
IntegrativeOncology2019 or call advanced technologies required to provide the retirement of hospital administrator,
704-376-1943. CME credits available. highly personalized care and accelerated
solutions, with actionable data and insights Paula Vincent, whose last
for preventive prediction, diagnosis and
treatment for patients. The institute will day of service was August
partner with technology companies,
n Novant Health Brings Applied research organizations, universities and 9. Vincent most recently
other healthcare organizations. It also will
Artificial Intelligence to Stroke Care involve physician partners to participate in served as president and chief
game-changing solutions for care delivery
Novant Health has partnered with Viz.ai across their areas. operating officer of Novant
to bring the first U.S. Food & Drug
Administration-cleared computer-aided Health Presbyterian Medical
triage system to the Carolinas. Novant
Health is deploying this applied artificial PaulaVincent Center and Novant Health
intelligence-based technology throughout its
system, which will build on its commitment Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. During
to provide access to the most advanced
stroke care. Novant Health is the first in her 42-year career at Novant Health, she
the Carolinas to partner with Viz.ai to
bring its award-winning software that uses n Gary Niess, MD, FACC, Named Senior held a variety of leadership roles, including
Vice President of Novant Health Heart
& Vascular Institute president of Novant Health Matthews
Gary Niess, MD, FACC, has transitioned Medical Center, chief nursing officer of the
into the role of senior vice president of the
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute greater Charlotte market, interim president
of greater Charlotte market, and president
of the Novant Health Foundation and
community services.
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