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Council members urge coordination with county after concerns raised about Novant hospital ratings

2172317 · January 1, 2025
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Councilmembers discussed drafting a statement or asking Novant for a plan to address recent service downgrades. They agreed to coordinate with New Hanover County and other regional officials before taking independent council action.

Several councilmembers raised concerns about recent downgrades at Novant Health facilities that provide regional trauma and acute care, and asked how the town should respond.

Councilmember Veronica Carter recounted a recent presentation and said she remains concerned about staffing and pay disparities she heard from local nurses. “That…

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