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Atrium Health Levine Children’s Gala Raises $3 million
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation joined forces for 12th annual event to redefine care for area children CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2026 – The 12th Annual Levine Children’s Gala welcomed more than 600 guests to Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, March 28, raising $3 million to benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. The charity event was made possible by the...
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The Duke Endowment awards $3.2 million to strengthen Atrium Health’s cancer care, health careers and school-based behavioral health
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 19, 2026 — Atrium Health Foundation was recently awarded over $3.2 million from The Duke Endowment through four grants that will significantly advance Atrium Health’s commitments to uplifting the communities it serves. The funding will enhance cancer care in rural communities, create new pathways for students to pursue careers in health care and improve access to comprehensive behavioral health through school-based telehealth services in rural and high-need communities. “The Duke Endowment is an invaluable partner of Atrium Health, and together, we are investing in our communities and making a...
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Inaugural Shelton – Houser Endowed Chair for Cognitive Health Named
Family members of Dotti Shelton and Charles Shelton have turned their experience with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia into a lasting commitment to advance cognitive care for generations to come. Through a transformational gift honoring the memory of their loved ones, the Shelton family established an endowed fund to support a chair within the Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute – Charlotte. At a private investiture ceremony held January 14,...
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Donors Expand Access to TMS Therapy at Atrium Health Behavioral Health
For more than a decade, patients at Atrium Health Behavioral Health have had access to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy offering an effective alternative for individuals with treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. Led by a specialized team of board-certified physicians, registered nurses, and certified technicians, Atrium Health has treated thousands of patients using a personalized approach that...
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Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital named Charlotte’s only ‘Best Children’s Hospital’
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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Levine Children’s Hospital’s Renovated Rooftop Terrace Opens to Patients
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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Atrium Health Foundation Announces Inaugural Holder of The Paula Takacs Foundation Endowed Chair for Sarcoma Research
Endowed chair to advance sarcoma research, education and clinical care CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 28, 2025 — A $2 million endowment fund established at Atrium Health Foundation — through gifts from The Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research — is supporting an endowed chair for sarcoma research at Atrium Health. Dr. Joshua C. Patt was named the inaugural Paula Takacs Foundation...
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Atrium Health Foundation Receives Transformational Award from The Duke Endowment
Major grants will advance rural health, education and care team support CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 11, 2025 — Atrium Health Foundation was recently awarded over $4 million from The Duke Endowment through five grants that will significantly advance Atrium Health’s commitments to uplifting the communities it serves and advancing rural health initiatives. The award marks the biggest gift the Foundation has received from...
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The Pearl Launches in Charlotte as a Blueprint for Health Care Transformation
The Queen City’s crown jewel creates a catalyst for economic growth and innovation in Charlotte and beyond CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2, 2025 – The Pearl has officially opened its doors, marking the launch of a transformative new model in health care. Strategically uniting leading-edge medical training, academia and the most innovative names in health technology, The Pearl is designed to ignite...