Barbara and Todd Kopczynski: Driven to Uplift Women
As Atrium Health continues to prioritize equity in health care delivery, leaders of Atrium Health Women’s Care aim to reach women in every corner of the community with affordable care and reproductive education. Established by local benefactors Barbara Kopczynski and her husband Dr. Todd Kopczynski — known fondly by his patients as “Dr. K” — the Drive to Thrive program launched in 2023 to serve neighborhoods where residents have limited access to reproductive, maternal, and prenatal care.
Inspired by a similar outreach program in New England, Barbara and Dr. Kopczynski saw an opportunity to bring medical care to Charlotte’s most vulnerable populations through a women’s care mobile medical unit. From the moment they approached Atrium Health, they knew their dream was in capable hands. With a common passion for women’s health and their connection as former colleagues during residency, Dr. Suzanna Fox and “Dr. K” (along with his wife, Barbara) made the perfect team to spearhead the innovative program. As deputy chief physician executive and enterprise service line leader of Atrium Health Women’s Care, Dr. Fox has long aspired to deliver care to women with limited access and financial means.
“This impactful gift from Todd and Barbara will allow Atrium Health Women’s Care to expand our reach and ability to care for all patients, closer to home,” commented Dr. Fox. “I’m exceedingly grateful for their generous gift to help realize this dream for our service line.”
Retiring this summer after , Dr. Kopczynski, who recently retired after practicing obstetrics and gynecology for more than 30 years, now volunteers on the Drive to Thrive mobile medical unit.“It has always been important to Barbara and me that we help young people reach their greatest potential,” shared Dr. Kopczynski.
