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Ernie Bovio

President, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Novant Health
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Ernie Bovio was named president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the Coastal region in January 2024. In this role, he oversees all aspects of Novant Health’s operations and manages its 8,000 team members th

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Nov 7, 2025

And the award goes to … our amazing team!

When a musician records a track or performs on a stage, they aren’t thinking of the awards they might receive. They are pouring their heart and soul into something that moves people. The work is the gift, and awards are simply a recognition of

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Aug 7, 2025

Strengthening Engagement: A Positive Shift for Our Team and Community

At Novant Health, we are building a healthier, brighter future for everyone in our community. To do that, we need a strong, dedicated team that believes in that vision. As we expand services and add new locations, we need to hire great new team membe

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Feb 12, 2025

One to Grow On – A Look at My First Year at the Coast

One year ago, I joined this vibrant community. And after a year as president of Novant Health Coastal Region and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, I thank you for the warm reception. I love hearing great stories about our amazing tea

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Nov 15, 2024

Rest Easy With Novant Health; Our Team Is Ready To Care For You In Any Emergency

When I go to bed, I sometimes lie awake, just pondering: If I wanted to bike to work, could I find a safe route? If the new Tesla is a truck, why don’t I see anybody using it to haul construction equipment? Why are my Dallas Cowboys breaking my

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Aug 16, 2024

Everything We Do, We Do It For You. National Recognition Is Deserved, But Community Motivates Us To Do Our Best.

When national organizations recognize Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center for various services, we swell with pride. It feels good to be recognized for our expertise, dedication, and commitment. But the accolades are not what drive us t

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Jul 29, 2024

Novant Health Creates Educational Opportunities, Building a Brighter Future for Healthcare

It’s no secret that the country needs more nurses today. In our growing region, we’ll need even more healthcare workers in the coming years and decades. Here’s what we are doing about it. At Novant Health, we are making strides to s

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Apr 19, 2024

Investing in the Health of Our Communities, for Today and the Future

I was excited to join Novant Health in January as the president of the Coastal region. Novant Health appealed to me, in part, because of the organization’s dedicated commitment to our communities. We are invested in health equity and incre

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Dec 15, 2023

Best in the State: Providing Quality Care to Medicare and Medicaid Patients Allows Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Reinvest in Community

This article was contributed by Dr. Charin Hanlon, internal medicine physician at Novant Health Internal Medicine Wilmington and chairman of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center's Accountable Care Organization, Physician Quality Part

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Nov 24, 2023

New Scotts Hill Medical Center to be a One-Stop Destination for Many Health Care Needs

This article was contributed by Laurie Whalin, PharmD, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Coastal Region, and President of Scotts Hill Medical Center. The fast-growing communities of Hampstead and Scot

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Aug 18, 2023

Clinical Trials at Novant Health Benefit Patients, Empower Physicians

This article was contributed by Mark J. King, Vice President, Research and Innovation, Novant Health. Larger system, partnership with UNC School of Medicine allow clinicians to pursue research opportunities. Since Novant Health purchased New H

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May 19, 2023

Novant Health is Improving Care Options

This article was contributed by Shelbourn Stevens, prior Senior VP and President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market. The state projects more than 33,000 additional people could call New Hanover County home b

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Dec 2, 2022

Making Our Community Healthier Today and for Generations to Come

This article was contributed by Shelbourn Stevens, prior Senior VP and President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market. As a member of this community, you are the reason Novant Health exists. We are here to ser

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Nov 4, 2022

Ensuring That We Have the Right Team for You, Today and in the Future

This article was contributed by Shelbourn Stevens, prior Senior VP and President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market. Novant Health is proud to be the largest employer in southeastern North Carolina. Anytime

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Oct 7, 2022

United by a Dedication to Safety and Quality

This article was contributed by Shelbourn Stevens, prior Senior VP and President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Offers More to Community Through Collab

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Aug 19, 2022

How Novant Health is Bringing More Care to Southeastern North Carolina

This article was contributed by Shelbourn Stevens, prior Senior VP and President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Coastal Market. One of the most pressing priorities facing our region is how we meet the needs o

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