Novant Health Today’s Adult Primary Care

12/31/2025

Together, let’s make 2026 a year of wellness, growth, and gratitude. Thank you for being part of our clinic family. 💙🩺

12/30/2025

💙 When care feels out of reach, our team steps in — every patient, every time!

For community health worker supervisor Alicia Smith, ensuring access to preventive care is both a professional passion and a personal mission.

12/29/2025

🌟 Start Today: Proven Weight-Loss Paths from a Bariatric Surgeon (No Matter Your Age)

Lifestyle changes and bariatric surgery can support lasting weight loss. A bariatric surgeon explains when surgery is appropriate and how personalized care empowers patients to improve their health.

12/17/2025

🤝 When care feels out of reach, she steps in. 💙

Alicia Smith’s hands-on support helps patients get essential screenings — and reminds them they’re never alone when navigating their care.

For community health worker supervisor Alicia Smith, ensuring access to preventive care is both a professional passion and a personal mission.

12/12/2025

❤️ Cardiac arrest can happen suddenly — but fast action saves lives.

Dr. Kaustubh Dabhadkar explains how to recognize the signs and why immediate steps like CPR and using an AED can make all the difference.

Knowing what to do could help save a life. 🙌💓

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Cardiac arrest is not the same thing as a heart attack. Learn the difference and what to do if you suspect someone is having one.

12/09/2025

🤧 ’Tis the season… for sneezin’. 🎄✨

When those holiday sniffles show up, knowing where to go can make all the difference:

💻 Virtual visits: Talk to a Novant Health clinician anytime — quick and convenient.
🏥 Urgent care & walk-in clinics: A great choice for flu, RSV or COVID-19 symptoms.
🚨 Emergency room: Best for serious or life-threatening symptoms only.

Make this season a little easier by choosing the right care for your needs — and avoid long waits and unnecessary stress. ❤️

’Tis the season… for sneezin’.

When those holiday sniffles hit, it’s important to know where to go for care:

💻 Virtual visits — Talk to a Novant Health clinician anytime.
🏥 Urgent care & walk-in clinics — A great option for flu, RSV or COVID-19 symptoms.
🚨 Emergency room — Best for serious or life-threatening conditions only.

Skip the stress (and the long waits!) by choosing the right care for your symptoms. https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/its-rsv-and-flu-season-where-should-you-seek-medical-attention

12/05/2025

❤️ From Valve Leaks to Structural Heart Care — What You Should Know

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Lance Lewis highlights minimally invasive treatment options, including the TriClip procedure, that can help improve heart function, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life — often without the need for open-heart surgery.

12/03/2025

Holiday travel plans? Don’t let prescription meds add stress.
Specialty pharmacist Amber Hudgins shares five must-know tips for hitting the road (or skies) safely:
1️⃣ Know your storage needs.
2️⃣ Pack an extra week’s supply, just in case.
3️⃣ Always keep medication in your carry-on.
4️⃣ Set reminders: time zones can throw you off.
5️⃣ Save your Novant Health specialty pharmacy’s number — a pharmacist is available 24/7.

12/01/2025

🎄✨ Hello December — let’s finish the year healthy and grateful!❄️

12/01/2025

👟➡️🥿 Curious About Zero-Drop Shoes? Here’s What to Know!

Zero-drop shoes encourage natural movement, but transitioning too fast can cause injury. A Novant Health expert shares how to choose and use them safely.

11/26/2025

🍂🍁 Warm Thanksgiving wishes to all of our wonderful patients and their families. We’re so thankful for you! 🧡

11/25/2025

🎄 Keeping Holiday Calm Amid Stress & Division ✨ 7 Science-Backed Tips 🧘‍♀️

Safeguard holiday harmony with science-backed tips for staying calm, easing family tension and reducing anxiety during a divided, stressful season.