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Research and Innovation
$1 Million Gift Establishes Distinguished Chair in Melanoma Research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Endowed gift to advance research and treatment of melanoma CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29, 2022 – Atrium Health Foundation announced today a $1 million gift from the family of Alvin Levine to further advance melanoma research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift will establish the Alvin E. Levine Distinguished Chair in Melanoma Research Endowment at Levine Cancer Institute. Dr....
Patient-Centered Facilities
Atrium Health Earns Multiple U.S. News & World Report Honors Including Top Hospital in Charlotte and Best in Rehabilitation
Eleven hospitals recognized for excellence in providing specialty care CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 26, 2022 – One of the nation’s most respected news outlets is again recognizing Atrium Health as a regional and national leader in health care. Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center is being recognized as the “Best Hospital” in the Charlotte metro region for the sixth consecutive year, while Atrium Health’s Carolinas Rehabilitation is ranked among the top...
Medical Education
Transformational Gift Establishes Endowed Professorship in Spine Surgery
Atrium Health Foundation has announced a transformational gift to establish an endowed professorship in spine surgery at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute. The professorship – which honors Dr. Jerry M. Petty – was made possible with a leading $2.3 million gift from Rick and Linda Hendrick, with Felix Sabates, Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Downie and Sally Saussy, and the Petty...
Research and Innovation
$1 Million Gift Establishes Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Endowed gift to advance immuno-oncology program and treatment of melanoma through immunotherapy CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 18, 2022 – Atrium Health Foundation announced today a $1 million gift from Gayle and Charles “Carl” Tallardy to further advance clinical research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift will establish the Gayle J. and Charles C. Tallardy III Foundation Distinguished Chair in Clinical...
Medical Education
Introducing Charlotte’s Innovation District: “The Pearl”
New name pays homage to rich history of neighborhood CHARLOTTE, N.C., Mar. 3, 2022 – Reflecting the rich history of the neighborhood surrounding it, leaders from Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, announced today that the new Charlotte innovation district, which will be the future home to Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte, will be known...
Patient-Centered Facilities
$1 Million Gift to Establish Pediatric Rare Disease Center at Atrium Health Levine Children’s
One in 10 Americans has a rare disease, and 90% of those diseases have no FDA-approved treatment. Children with rare diseases require seven times more office visits than their peers and account for one-third of all pediatric healthcare spending. CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 28, 2022 – Atrium Health Foundation has received a $1 million gift from Charlotte-based WARD’S Foundation to help...
Campaign News
Giving Hope Campaign Update
January 2022 – With our deepest gratitude for all that our generous supporters do to improve the health of our community, we are pleased to share a special video update celebrating some of the giving highlights of last year, which set a tremendous tone for our Giving Hope campaign. ...
Patient-Centered Facilities
$2 Million Gift to Support Care Transformation at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Gift to Further Advance Center for Cardiovascular Care Transformation CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 20, 2021 – Atrium Health Foundation has received a $2 million gift from the California-based William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation to help further advance care at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. This is the second gift from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation to...
Patient-Centered Facilities
Transformational Gift Sets Pace for New Medical School Campus
Howard R. Levine Foundation to name signature academic building CHARLOTTE, N.C., December 14, 2021 – Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and the largest city in the country without a 4-year medical school. Atrium Health will break ground on Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte next year, with the first class scheduled to be seated...