Stories of Hope

New care tower will improve access to high-quality care to meet the needs of a growing community....

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 on the new advanced care facility, while recognizing the hundreds of construction workers and teammates for their unwavering dedication to our community. “This...

On November 2, Atrium Health Foundation hosted the 29th Annual Hopebuilders 5K, presented by Morris-Jenkins. The event drew over 750 participants, uniting corporate sponsors, competitive runners, families, and care teams in a shared mission to honor the special children in their lives. Together, the dedicated community raised $135,000 (and counting) for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, showcasing their deep commitment to the health and well-being of...

The Atrium Health family celebrates the life and legacy of James E.S. Hynes – a man who defined the model of character and will be forever interwoven in the fabric of our health system. He will always be remembered as the “historic glue” of board leadership, beloved mentor, and most of all – a dear friend to Atrium Heath.  Jim’s...

Now, Dr. Mary Hall has added “philanthropist’” to her list of accolades, following a major gift that she and her husband, Dr. David Hall, made in support of family medicine at Atrium Health. Hall retired in June 2024 after 37 years of distinguished service including as Atrium Health’s senior vice president of medical education and chief academic officer. Longtime champions...

On Sunday, October 6, Swim Across America – Charlotte hosted its eighth annual charity swim at Camp Thunderbird, uniting swimmers of all ages to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. This year, the event raised $270,000 to exclusively benefit cancer research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital.  Dr. Michael Grunwald,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2024 – Atrium Health Levine Children’s has received a $100,000 Impact Grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels®  to bolster pediatric cancer research in Charlotte. The gift – from the nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 830 U.S. dealers – was announced today at a “handprint ceremony” at Levine Children’s Hospital. During the event, young...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 30, 2024 – A $5 million donation to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign honors R. Stuart Dickson, Atrium Health advocate and leader, who passed away in May of this year. The gift from longtime friends James E.S. “Jim” Hynes and Howard C. “Smoky” Bissell, acknowledges Dickson’s unwavering leadership, spanning decades of service and chairmanships on both the Atrium Health Board of Commissioners...

Atrium Health’s Dr. Ngina Connors, an esteemed maternal and fetal medicine obstetrician and gynecologist, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Spangler Family Endowed Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The position was made possible through a transformational gift from Anna and Tom Nelson through the C.D. Spangler Foundation. In addition to creating the professorship, the contribution was intended to...

Paula Takacs was a new mom when she was diagnosed with liposarcoma, a malignant soft-tissue cancer. The bliss of caring for her newborn was cut short as she endured eight surgeries and extensive treatments. During her courageous battle, Paula became determined to create a foundation that would raise much needed funds to advance sarcoma research. Though, tragically, Paula succumbed to cancer...

Since 2014, the Atrium Health Mindy Ellen Levine Behavioral Health Center has been providing critical inpatient and outpatient care for those needing mental health support. Shortly after the behavioral health center opened, the Levine family donated $3 million to support mental health resources. As part of the anniversary celebration with Atrium Health leaders and teammates, Sandra Levine was joined by her children Howard Levine and Lori Sklut. Mindy Ellen Levine, who was their third child, passed away in 1988, after an extended illness at the age of 25....

The Atrium Health family celebrates the life of Tansukh Ganatra, a selfless philanthropist, business leader, and friend to all....