New Partnerships Signal New Impact at Novant Health

Collaboration on the region’s health and human services challenges.

 

When Novant Health’s Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown recently led the unveiling of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force’s recommendations to improve upward mobility in our community, United Way was there in support as one of the organizations tasked with helping implement the group’s findings.

 

And when Novant Health and Carolinas HealthCare System this winter announced their new resolution to work together to improve healthcare access for under-served communities in Charlotte, it mirrored behind-the-scenes conversations United Way has had with both organizations to collaborate on the region’s health and human services challenges.

 

“Novant Health’s leadership in trying to advance this community through collaboration has been exceptional,” said Sherill Carrington, United Way’s assistant vice president of corporate partnerships. “And what the public doesn’t necessarily see is their leaders are doing the same thing internally, championing United Way with Novant Health team members and within their medical practices to help fund new solutions in the healthcare sector.”

 

In particular, Novant Health Chief Consumer Officer Jesse Cureton is leading United Way’s regional campaign cabinet for the healthcare market, opening new doors across the industry for United Way. Cureton is also collaborating with CHS counterpart Carol Lovin to develop new engagement opportunities with an eye toward getting more healthcare professionals volunteering out in the community.

 

“From the very top down, there’s a tremendous amount of momentum and excitement at Novant Health about amplifying their impact in the community where it’s needed most,” said Carrington. “They are committed to serving those in need, and we’re honored to be right alongside them.”