Spotlight Novant goes west: Healthcare system gains NC regulatory approval for Asheville community hospital RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal Apr 13, 2026 Apr 13, 2026 Updated Apr 14, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Novant Health Inc.'s third application to open a community hospital in western North Carolina has proven to be the charm.kAm}@G2?E D2:5 uC:52J E96 }]r] s:G:D:@? @7 w62=E9 $6CG:46 #68F=2E:@? 92D :DDF65 2 4@?5:E:@?2= 46CE:7:42E6\@7\?665 2AAC@G2= 7@C 2 bc\365 pD96G:==6 |65:42= r6?E6C]k^AmkAmp=E9@F89 E96 5:G:D:@? 92D ?@E A@DE65 :ED r~} 2AA=:42E:@? 56E6C>:?2E:@?D 2D @7 uC:52J[ :EVD EJA:42= @7 962=E9 42C6 DJDE6>D E@ :DDF6 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 @7 2? 2AAC@G65 9@DA:E2= 367@C692?5]k^AmkAm%@ 36 =@42E65 2E cbb {@?8 $9@2=D #@25[ @? 2 ac\24C6 D:E6 ?62C E96 q:=E>@C6 !2C< %@H? $BF2C6 D9@AA:?8 >2== @77 x?E6CDE2E6 ae[ E96 Sbaa]f >:==:@? 9@DA:E2= :D D=2E65 E@ @A6? :? a_b_]k^Am People are also reading… Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week Dual-threat QB Haynes King is Panthers' top undrafted free agent to watch Reports: NC Rep. 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Mission Hospital McDowell’s Emergency Services recognized nationally as Unit of Distinction “This award validates the tireless effort our nurses put into every shift to ensure our community receives high-quality, patient-centered care."
