For nearly 40 years, Rodgers Builders has been a vital partner to Atrium Health in achieving its mission of health, hope, and healing. The award-winning construction company has transformed the physical footprint of the health system across Greater Charlotte, making significant contributions that support the community’s health and well-being. Leading the charge of this vital philanthropic support is Pat Rodgers, former CEO, who currently serves as cabinet co-chair of the Giving Hope Campaign — the Foundation’s largest comprehensive philanthropic campaign to-date that will transform health care delivery in the Carolinas, and beyond.
Recently, Rodgers Builders took another major step by making a transformational gift to Atrium Health, pushing their total giving to the health system beyond an extraordinary $1 million. Half of this generous donation will support several signature fundraising events benefiting Atrium Health Levine Children’s, Atrium Health Levine Cancer, and Atrium Health Pineville. The other half will directly contribute to the construction of a state-of-the-art advanced care facility at the flagship Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. The new patient bed tower and emergency department, slated to open in 2027, will feature enhanced facilities designed to elevate patient care for the entire region. A 4th-floor staff lounge will also be named in honor of Rodgers Builders’ incredible contribution.
Last December, a pivotal moment in the advanced care facility project took place with a ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark the completion of the building’s structure. This milestone was celebrated by Rodgers Builders, Atrium Health leaders, and members of the construction and design teams, highlighting the collaboration that has made this ambitious expansion a reality.
“The Bed Tower project is an amazing endeavor based on its size, scale, and complexity. When completed, it will significantly enhance Atrium Health’s ability to provide health, hope, and healing for the greater Charlotte community,” said John DeLony, Rodgers Builders’ Vice President of Construction Operations, reflecting on the milestone.
With philanthropic support and dedicated partners like Rodgers Builders, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is poised to provide the highest level of care for the Greater Charlotte community. This important investment in Atrium Health’s future will modernize the health system’s flagship campus to accommodate more medical innovations and patient-centered health care services than ever before.