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When Robert Landreth was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2020, he wasn't sure what his future held. He was only 32 when he met Dr. Rashid Janjua with Novant Health Brain & Spine Surgery - Kimel Park in Winston-Salem. Without treatment, many patients with this diagnosis are given four months to live. But he refused to let go of the life he loves. And nearly four years and four brain surgeries later, Robert is brimming with life. He says we all need to remember: “You’re still here.”

When Robert Landreth was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2020, he wasn't sure what his future held. He was only 32 when he met Dr. Rashid Janjua with Novant Health Brain & Spine Surgery - Kimel Park in Winston-Salem. Without treatment, many patients with this diagnosis are given four months to live. But he refused to let go of the life he loves. And nearly four years and four brain surgeries later, Robert is brimming with life. He says we all need to remember: “You’re still here.”

Today, Novant Health and community leaders celebrated a significant step forward at the future Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center with a topping out ceremony. This event marks the completion of the final beam being welded into place, a crucial milestone for our new state-of-the-art facility set to expand healthcare services north of Wilmington. Once complete, the hospital will serve the rapidly growing community, addressing the needs of northern New Hanover and eastern Pender counties. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eAKnwvSU

When Novant Health assistant nurse manager Cale Banks found a concerning spot on his back, he had the unique experience of being a patient in the operating room he helped manage. He was shocked when his biopsy came back as Stage 2a malignant melanoma, but relieved when he found big city care at Novant Health Cancer Institute – Rowan, just across the street from his job. After a year of immunotherapy under the care of his new friend Dr. William Brinkley, Cale recently rang the bell signaling the end of his treatment.

Thankfully, surgery isn’t the only option for those with chronic joint pain. Dr. Paul Lichstein talked about different types of noninvasive treatments with WBTV on Medical Minute Monday. 

To help address the ongoing need for behavioral health care, Novant Health primary care clinics are now screening for anxiety and depression symptoms during checkups. Some patients can even receive onsite counseling during the same visit with therapists like Greg Johnson. Learn how Greg is working in the community to meet this need: https://lnkd.in/ehYiT2SZ

Coleman, the friendly yellow lab, is an essential member of Novant Health’s mobile integrated health (MIH) team. He quickly responds to medical emergencies alongside our skilled professionals, providing critical care and transport. With his wagging tail and comforting presence, Coleman offers much-needed emotional support to both patients and EMS team members.

Pam Ward was supposed to be enjoying her well-earned retirement. That was until the sciatic pain in her leg left her unable to take a step without the aid of a walker. When medication, physical therapy and chiropractic care fell short, it was clear Pam needed spine surgery. That’s when she met “hero” neurosurgeon Dr. Michelle De Witt, who Pam credits for her return to the life she loved. Today she’s back to chauffeuring her grandkids, taking trips to the Big Apple and even riding roller coasters! https://lnkd.in/eFFXQKmi

Dr. John Galat's passion for cardiology sparked when he witnessed a heart surgeon in a full-length mink coat and beaver skin hat save a life. That moment left an unforgettable mark on him. Now, Dr. Galat is doing the same for other aspiring surgeons. He regularly uses his vacation hours to teach in the cardiothoracic surgery residency program he helped start in Bomet, Kenya. Learn more about Dr. Galat: https://lnkd.in/eUmzFUMz

1 in 10 women experience agonizing periods and other symptoms of endometriosis. Dr. Mark Amalfitano shared common signs and treatments for the condition with WBTV on Medical Minute Monday.