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Kelly and Darius Adamczyk establish family fund to support patients, research and programs at the only proton therapy center in the Carolinas CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2026 – Kelly and Darius Adamczyk have made a transformational gift to Atrium Health Foundation to support patients, research, programs and special initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center, the only proton therapy center in the Carolinas. The gift establishes the Adamczyk Family...

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Paula and Robert Boykin were among the first to step forward as philanthropic partners of Atrium Health Lake Norman. Their visionary gift enhances vital programs, helping meet emerging needs and deliver exceptional care to the region. In honor of their contribution, the Paula Jo and Robert W. Boykin Welcome Lobby now serves as the first space patients, families, and teammates experience when entering the hospital. This recognition reflects a shared belief that every healthcare experience begins...

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U.S. News & World Report ranks Levine Children’s Hospital as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ across 7 specialties, including a Top 10 ranking in cardiology & heart surgery CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2025 – For the 18th consecutive year, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report. It remains the only children’s hospital...

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Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital recently celebrated the highly anticipated reopening of its rooftop terrace—a vibrant and reimagined haven made possible by the generosity of community supporters.  Since its debut in 2007, the rooftop has been a beloved escape for patients and families, offering fresh air and a chance to connect outside of hospital rooms. It quickly became a gathering...

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$2 Million Investment to Support Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s   CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2025 – Adult and pediatric cancer patients will have access to enhanced survivorship and wellness programs at Atrium Health, thanks to a $2 million gift from 24 Foundation. The gift will help expand the supportive oncology programs at Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute and...

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Based in Concord, NC, The Cannon Foundation has committed a transformational gift to name the 6th floor terrace of the Howard R. Levine Center for Education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine – Charlotte. Made in honor of The Cannon Foundation’s board president William (Bill) Cannon, Jr., the gift recognizes Bill’s longstanding volunteer leadership on both the Atrium Health...

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New care tower will improve access to high-quality care to meet the needs of a growing community. CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2024 – Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center has marked a milestone in the construction of a new advanced care facility at the health system’s flagship hospital in Charlotte, N.C. A topping out ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate progress...

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Gift of gratitude honors life of Barbara Killian CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2024 – A $2 million donation to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign will honor the life of Barbara Killian, a former patient at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift from her husband, John Killian, acknowledges his late wife’s thoracic oncology care team and will provide support...

Patient-Centered Facilities

U.S. News & World Report ranks Levine Children’s Hospital as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ across 10 specialties; names hospital No.1 in N.C. and ties for No.1 in southeastern United States CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 8, 2024 – For the 17th consecutive year, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Children’s Hospitals.’ In addition...