Stories of Hope

As a clinical social worker at Atrium Health Myers Park OB/GYN and Atrium Health NorthPark OB/GYN, Courtney is committed to helping young mothers receive the care and resources they need to thrive....

Every year, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates join forces to support 170 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals through the “Spark Good” campaign. In 2024, 74 Charlotte-area locations participated in the campaign for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, a member of CMN Hospitals since 1988. Thanks to contributions from store associates, customers, and members, local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations have...

Ruby Pittman, an ambulatory social worker with Atrium Health’s Drive to Thrive program, is helping transform women’s healthcare in communities....

Speedway Children’s Charities and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation are proving that the spirit of NASCAR extends beyond the track, making a lasting impact on local children and families through their generous support....

Gift of gratitude honors life of Barbara Killian CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2024 – A $2 million donation to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign will honor the life of Barbara Killian, a former patient at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift from her husband, John Killian, acknowledges his late wife’s thoracic oncology care team and will provide support for patients facing a...

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...