Mecklenburg Medicine June 2013

June 2013 • Vol. 43, No. 6

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Contents

June 2013 Vol. 43 No. 6

Features 7 What You Don’t Know About Health Care Reform

8 Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment, Inc. 2013 Grants In This Issue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 President’s Letter Politics and Medicine: The Role of the Physician’s Voice 14 Member News 14 MCMS Board Highlights 14 New Members 14 Upcoming Meetings & Events 14 Volunteer Opportunities 15 In Memoriam 16 At the Hospitals 18 June National Health & Wellness Observances 18 Advertising Acknowledgement

On The Cover June is National Great Outdoors Month. Hiking is a great way to get people moving and enjoying the outdoors. Organize a trail hike on June 1 (National Trails Day), or anytime this month!

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OFFICERS Janice E. Huff, MD President James B. Hall, MD President-Elect Simon V. Ward III, MD Secretary Stephen J. Ezzo, MD Treasurer Maeve E. O’Connor, MD Immediate Past President BOARD MEMBERS Lloyd L. Bridges, MD Raymond E. Brown, PA Scott L. Furney, MD Harold R. Howe, Jr., MD Scott L. Lindblom, MD A. Miller Wilson Maxwell, MD John P. McBryde, MD Paras H. Mehta, MD Cheryl L. Walker-McGill, MD Thomas N. Zweng, MD EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Gretchen Allen President, Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment Keia V. R. Hewitt, MD President, Charlotte Medical Society Docia E. Hickey, MD NCMS Speaker of the House Stephen R. Keener, MD, MPH Medical Director, Mecklenburg County Health Department Darlyne Menscer, MD NCMS Delegate to the AMA Douglas R. Swanson, MD, FACEP Medical Director, Mecklenburg EMS Agency EXECUTIVE STAFF Sandi D. Buchanan Executive Director Trisha G. Herndon Director, Meetings & Special Events Stephanie D. Smith Executive Assistant MECKLENBURG MEDICINE STAFF Editor Mark E. Romanoff, MD Managing Editor Sandi D. Buchanan Copy Editor Lee McCracken Advertising Mark Ethridge 704-344-1980 Editorial Board N. Neil Howell, MD Janice E. Huff, MD Jessica Schorr Saxe, MD Graphic Design — Wade Baker

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President’s Letter

Politics and Medicine: The Role of the Physician’s Voice

By Janice E. Huff, MD, President

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edicine is apolitical. To a certain extent this is true. We treat people regardless of their political leaning — or any other leanings for that matter — striving to ensure medical care is denied to no one.

But to say the political world does not impact the world of medicine is naive. We have seen in recent years both the positive (the tort reform bill passed in the North Carolina legislature in 2011) and the negative (the yearly debate over possible Medicare payment cuts). Medicine’s intersection with the political world is nothing new. My father-in-law opened his practice in 1957 and quickly learned how Washington and Tallahassee affected his practice. It behooves us to have a working knowledge of what goes on in our capital cities.

When the current legislative session started, the budget seemed to be the most pressing concern. There now are many bills and proposals of interest to the medical community. Some may be resolved this session while others will come up again in the future. Current bills of interest include: • Scope of practice regarding physician supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists (HB181/SB256) and certified nurse midwives (HB204) • Changes in how nurse practitioners are regulated (SB555) • Licensure and decriminalization of lay midwives (SB106/HB154 and SB107/ HB155) • Changes to the immunizations that pharmacists may administer (SB500/ HB832) • How the North Carolina Controlled Substance Reporting System (NC CSRS) can be utilized (SB222/HB173) • Who is allowed to patronize commercial tanning operations (SB167/HB18) • Pulse oximetry screening for all newborns (SB98/HB105) • The prescribing of Naloxone to prevent drug-related overdose in at-risk patients (SB20)

• Eliminates certain exceptions for parental consent for medical treatment of unemancipated minors under the laws pertaining to the practice of medicine (SB675/HB693) It is safe to say that, regardless of your area of practice, all of us will be affected in some way.

The most important issue at the forefront is Medicaid reform. At the time I wrote this article (mid-April), this issue was new and very much in flux. Most people in the know think it will take a long time to sort out. I would like to provide some information about Medicaid reform, so you can take appropriate action as you feel necessary.

Governor Pat McCrory has recommended Medicaid reform. As we know, there is room for improvement in this area. At this time, the details of the Governor’s plan are not known, but the basic idea involves the formation of three or four Comprehensive Care Entities (CCEs), which would most likely include the privatization of Medicaid. How our current Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) program would be involved is not known.

Programs That Work CCNC is a statewide public health care program with more than 5,000 primary care physicians. It utilizes local networks in all 100 counties of North Carolina to serve 1.3 million patients.

CCNC’s community and doctor-driven health care model provides local primary care physician resources to better serve Carolina Access (CAII) Medicaid patients. The CCNC network for Mecklenburg, Union and Anson counties is Community Care Partners of Greater Mecklenburg (CCPGM), and operates under the direction of Anita Schambach, RN, MSN, and John Baker, MD. CCPGM provides on-theground care managers (RNs) and multidisciplinary teams, made up of social workers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists and others, to coordinate patient care. They understand and utilize

local community resources to help support the care of high-risk and high-cost patients. CCPGM has many initiatives to assist primary care providers in giving the most appropriate preventive health care, as 78 percent of its 168,000 CAII patients are children and adolescents.

For every $1 invested in CCNC, $3.60 is saved. A Milliman study estimated program savings at nearly $1 billion from 2007-2010. Because of this program, North Carolina can boast that it has the slowest overall Medicaid spending growth rate in the country. CCNC has become a model for the country in physician-driven, patient-centered care that can save money and improve quality.

The prospect of out-of-state profit-driven HMO’s winning a contract and gaining the authority to tell you how to practice medicine is a real threat. Medicaid is the largest budget item in our state. We should all be well-informed about how that money is spent and what quality outcomes are achieved, regardless of what we do in the field of medicine.

Effective Advocacy The critical elements required for effective political advocacy are well-funded Political Action Committees (PACs), strong grassroots participation and influential lobbyists. To be successful in achieving our legislative priorities, we must be strong in these areas. The Mecklenburg County Medical Society works with the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) on legislative issues through their respective legislative committees.

Our legislative priorities this year include: • Protecting access to care for Medicaid patients while simultaneously maintaining physician rates • Opposing Medicaid management by outof-state HMOs • Evaluating the impact of tax reform proposals on physicians and their practices

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• Continuing to ensure the highest standards of safety for our patients • Preventing erosions in tort reform Our Legislative Committee is chaired by Chris Ullrich, MD, and David White. John Williford, MD, (chair of the Meck PAC Board since 2003) and Chris Ullrich, MD, co-chair the Meck PAC Board. Any “political” questions should be addressed to them. Our PAC has helped us use our financial resources in the most effective and influential way possible. In the 2012 election year, $16,500 was contributed to 24 candidates, and all but three were successful. We appreciate your past support and would appreciate your future contributions. To donate, send a personal check to the Medical Society office payable to Meck PAC. Or, you can donate online at meckmed.org or send a secure fax using your VISA or MasterCard to 704-376-3173.

The North Carolina Medical Society PAC is also effective.

In 2012, the NCMS PAC contributed $291,750 to 131 candidates, of which $277,000 went to 124 successful candidates. Those wishing to contribute to the NCMS PAC should contact Will Barnett at 919-833-3836.

Mecklenburg County has five senators and 12 representatives in Raleigh. Knowing the members of the General Assembly is important, as they value our insight about the practice of medicine. They need to hear from all

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of us about the best way to take care of our patients in our state. Those wishing to contact our legislators should go to ncleg.net.

The Mecklenburg County Medical Society will provide information about what is happening in the General Assembly in Raleigh. Let us know your opinions. If there are specific bills or issues you would like more information about, don’t hesitate to contact any of the MCMS staff or Board of Directors. We hope to see you at the next get-together with our legislators.

“North Carolina law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, job title or profession, and name of employer or employer’s specific field, for each individual whose contributions’ aggregate is in excess of $100 in an election cycle.”

Feature

What You Don’t Know About Health Care Reform

By Lori Giang, Director, NC MedAssist

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n 2009, with a grant from the North Carolina Attorney General’s office and with the North Carolina Association of Free Clinics (NCAFC), MedAssist began providing prescription medication to clinics and health departments across North Carolina. In the beginning, MedAssist’s formulary included three bulk replenishment contracts for name brand medications and purchased generic medications. Now, MedAssist has seven bulk replenishment contracts, including those with Pfizer, Merck and Novartis, along with the purchased generics. According to our contracts with the pharmaceutical companies, MedAssist can provide medications to any uninsured and low-income resident of North Carolina.

Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes health insurance mandatory with two exceptions. The first is for those who cannot find health insurance for less than 8 percent of their gross income. These individuals can opt out of health insurance exchanges and not be subject to the mandate and/or penalty. The second is for individuals earning less than 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). With North Carolina not expanding Medicaid, people earning less than 100 percent of FPL will not be eligible for Federal subsidies, and therefore, will not be able to afford insurance through the exchange. Based on the income distribution for more than 6,000 NC MedAssist’s clients, 72 percent of clients had income below 100 percent of FPL. Of the 28 percent remaining, we estimate only 10 percent of clients will be able to budget for the cost of premiums, co-pays for medications and other deductibles that occur within the exchange.

The need for prescription medication will continue after the ACA is fully implemented. NC MedAssist will need to continue to have the pharmaceutical partners available to provide the medication, and therefore, we must continue to develop sustainable funding. Based on current

research, NC MedAssist has an annual impact of $25 million savings on health care costs avoided for North Carolina stakeholders. For every dollar donated, MedAssist saves $10.96 in future costs and obtains $10 in free prescription medications.

Our board of directors’ desire is to help the community appreciate the need for low-income residents to be supported through organizations like NC MedAssist and the local safety net clinics like Charlotte Community Health Clinic and Physicians Reach Out. We have spent time and money researching how other state-wide pharmacy programs operate, and how they intend to modify their programs in light of the With North Carolina not ACA. We have met with key expanding Medicaid, safety net organizations, i.e. people earning less than NCIOM, NCDOI and Care 100 percent of FPL Share, to assist in developing will not be eligible for a coalition of patient Federal subsidies, and navigators and application therefore, will not be assisters, so our clients able to afford insurance can get the most objective through the exchange. information they can on health insurance exchanges.

We need your help through donations of time and money, to support the lifesaving work of NC MedAssist. We invite you in for a tour. Send any questions you may have to Kelly Musante at kmusante@medassist.org. Because of your support, more than 10,000 residents were served, and more than $20 million in lifesaving prescriptions were provided to the community.

Alzheimer’s Association Event Dates Alzheimer’s Association State Lobby Day Thurs., June 13 — State Capital, Raleigh State Lobby Day is your opportunity to be a VOICE for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families across the state of North Carolina. Join healthcare professionals, individuals with the disease, caregivers and concerned community members as we meet with state legislators and raise awareness for North Carolinians affected by the disease. Contact Scott Herrick, director of public policy, Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, for more information at sherrick@alz.org or 336-285-5920.

Alzheimer’s Association International Conference July 13-18 — Boston Convention & Exhibition Center At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, history never repeats itself. Every year, thousands of the world’s leading dementia researchers gather to share new discoveries and innovative ideas in a forum that defines the field. At AAIC 2013

in Boston, we’ll celebrate 25 years of progress while shaping the future of dementia science. Learn more and register at www.alz. org/aaic or call 800-272-3900.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Sept. 28 — Symphony Park, SouthPark (9:00 Registration - 10:00 Walk) The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

In 2012, over 2,000 walkers came together to show their support and raised over $223,000 to fund research, care and support for those affected. Learn more and register today at www.alz.org/ walk or call 800-272-3900.

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Feature

Mecklenburg Medical Alliance & Endowment, Inc. 2013 Grants

By Debbie Taylor, MMAE VP of Grants and Disbursements

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ormed in 1934 by a group of physicians’ wives to encourage friendship and mutual support, the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance expanded to include the Endowment in 1982. Changing its name to the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment (MMAE), it became a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) corporation that advocates for a healthier Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Since its inception, MMAE’s grants and projects have included Hospitality House, Teen Health Connection, Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, donation of a DNA Machine and computer to the CMPD Crime Lab, the Lucky Hearts Campaign (100 AEDs donated and 1,820 people trained) and six Community Health Luncheons, including “The Stigma Stops Here,” “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” and “Empathy: The Tie That Binds” with Dr. Bruce Perry, author of the book Born for Love.

This year’s grants total $55,000, bringing the overall total to $1.4 million given toward grants and projects.

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Alexander Youth Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 The grant will purchase a full-size refrigerator and small specimen refrigerator for the nursing department of this organization that provides psychiatric care for children of abuse, neglect or other trauma.

Camp Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,550 Funds will support the free summer camp for children with cancer and their families.

Care Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 The Physicians Reach Out program provides low-income and uninsured Mecklenburg County residents with comprehensive health care services.

Charlotte Community Health Clinic . . . . . . . . . $12,500 The grant will support the Chronic Disease Management for the Uninsured Minorities of Charlotte-Mecklenburg program that focuses on reducing cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes in minority populations.

First Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400 BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) Summer Camp serves under-resourced first graders–fourth graders from Westerly Hills Elementary free-of-charge, and provides healthy meals, enrichment classes and physical activities.

Florence Crittenton Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000 Funds will support the FCS Maternity Program’s work with at-risk pregnant adolescents and young women living in crisis.

Health Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,250 The grant will fund professional speakers, mentorship and supervision, and the purchase of training materials for the Professional Training Program for volunteers of this organization that helps people newly diagnosed with cancer find comprehensive health care, treatments and psychological care.

Let Me Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,800 Teams of boys from the Title I schools Montclaire and Westerly Hills are inspired through the power of running and are encouraged to be active, build healthy relationships and appreciate peers, set goals and have a sense of accomplishment, and better self-esteem.

NC MedAssist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 Funds are for the Medication Mail-Out Program that ships medications to low-income and uninsured residents of Mecklenburg County.

Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 The Crisis Prevention & Intervention for Sexually Abused Children in Mecklenburg County program provides services at no cost to client children and their families.

Thompson Child Development Center . . . . . . . . $4,000 The grant will help provide on-site speech and language therapy, physical therapy, early intervention and occupation therapies for children with special needs.

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Komen Charlotte Awards $1.2 Million in Health Grants The grant process is complete and Komen Charlotte is proud to announce they will award nearly $1.2 million to fund 21 programs that provide thousands of women and men with life-saving breast health screening, education and treatment support, throughout the year.

The financial support from Komen Charlotte serves as a safety-net for families in the community, allowing grantees to deliver services to people who cannot afford them, according to Lori Vaccaro, executive director.

“Our mission is to end breast cancer and encourage all women to make breast health a priority. We want to help provide places for people to go and receive affordable preventative care and treatment support.”

Komen Charlotte Reaches 250 Churches with Annual Pink Sunday On April 28, Komen Charlotte took Pink Sunday on the road to 250 local churches within our 13-county service area. Thanks to the wonderful volunteer coordinators, church leaders and committee members, people are becoming aware of breast health and the importance of early detection. The Pink Sunday program is designed specifically for African American and Latino communities, to provide information about risk factors associated with breast cancer.

“We have an incredible group of Komen Charlotte volunteers who are dedicated to our mission, and have worked tirelessly in their communities to involve the faith community,” says Sarah Bailey, director of community outreach for Komen Charlotte.

Novant Health Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Race for the Cure The Race is on! Novant Health returns as the Presenting Sponsor of the 17th Annual Charlotte Race for the Cure® on Saturday, Oct. 5. This is the second consecutive year that Novant, with the support of Mecklenburg Radiology Associates, will host the race.

Last year, the event raised more than $1.6 million.

“We are so grateful for Novant and Mecklenburg Radiology Associates’ continued support of the Race for the Cure, as well as the tremendous response we are getting from last year’s sponsors and brand new businesses and organizations that are calling us every day to get involved,” says Tami Simmons, development director at Komen Charlotte.

Thursday, Aug. 15 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Harris Conference Center 3216 CPCC Harris Campus Drive, Charlotte Cost: $125 per person PRESENTED BY:

Mecklenburg County Medical Society Charlotte Area Medical Group Managers Professional Association of Health Care Office Management CONFIRMED SPEAKERS, TO DATE:

Conor Brockett, Associate General Counsel, Dept. of Government Affairs and Health Policy, North Carolina Medical Society Kenny Colbert, The Employers Association David Sousa, Medical Mutual Insurance of North Carolina

Sponsor/Vendor Opportunities SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Sponsorship includes draped tabletop with two chairs, acknowledgement signage and recognition on program material, MCMS website and publications, plus the following: Breakfast Sponsor ($750) - receives five minutes to address audience (one slot available) Break Sponsors – Morning or Afternoon Break ($500) - receives three minutes to address audience Lunch Sponsor ($1,000) - receives 10 minutes to address audience (one slot available) Tabletop Exhibit ($350) includes draped tabletop with two chairs, acknowledgement signage and recognition on program material, MCMS website and publications.

For more information, call MCMS at 704-376-3688.

Congratulations!

Two Mecklenburg County health care providers were honored at the N.C. Association of Free Clinics Conference in Winston-Salem on April 5.

Kay Newsom, Director of Health Services for the Free Clinic of Our Towns at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, won the Donald Lucey Spirit of the Free Clinics Award. This award was established to recognize influential leaders from the free clinic community.

Dr. Lou Ann McAdams, Medical Director of the Matthews Free Medical Clinic, won the Free Clinic Visionary Award. The Visionary Award honors the exceptional contributions and sacrifices made by free clinic founders in North Carolina.

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FIRST SCIENTIFIC POSTER SESSION

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The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is issuing a Call for Scientific Posters for its 2013 Annual Meeting. The competition will be held at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC October 25-26, 2013.

The NCMS’s objective for the poster presentations is to offer students, residents and fellows an opportunity to share significant research and clinical work of interest with other fellow clinicians. We encourage all of our up-and-coming physicians to participate in this educational program by submission of a formal application for scientific presentation. The General Poster Session will be divided into two categories: Basic Research and Clinical Case Report.

RULES FOR SUBMISSION OF POSTERS: Applicant must be a student enrolled in a North Carolina medical school or a resident/fellow in an accredited training program in the state of North Carolina. Poster may be original or previously published (regardless all posters must adhere to the specifications listed below). Applicants are limited to one abstract submission. NO EXCEPTIONS. Criteria for selection: Educational posters should present information of interest to physicians and their patients. An evaluation session will be held in the poster display area to provide an opportunity for discussion, Q&A, and judging. Presenters are required to participate in this designated interactive session in order to qualify for prizes. Further information regarding this session will be provided at a later date.

Poster specifications: Posters will be presented via freestanding fabric-covered boards. Each poster must fit within a 48-inch tall and 48-inch wide space. NO EXCEPTIONS. The NCMS will provide the supplies necessary to affix posters to the boards.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Session Registration and Poster Set-up: Friday, October 25, 2013 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Judging & review: Saturday, October 26, 2013 8:00 to 10:00 am Announcement of Winners: Saturday, October 26, 2013 10:00 to 10:15 am Content and Ethical Considerations: Posters are intended to convey a scientific result and may not contain advertisements for commercial interests, products or services. Volunteer physician members of the NCMS will make final decisions about eligibility. The NCMS reserves the right to deny any application that, in the opinion of the reviewers, is deemed promotional, commercial or unethical. These regulations are designed to ensure that each poster accepted helps achieve the purpose of stimulating research and education throughout the health care community.

On-site Judging & Awards: Poster presentation applications are judged through an evaluation process that consists of the following criteria: significance; innovation; approach; poster design; and presentation. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three posters in each category, Basic Research and Clinical Case Report.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Submit the following materials no later than Friday, August 16, 2013. a. Poster Application Form & Abstract (Abstract limited to one page single-spaced) b. Primary author’s current CV or biographical sketch 2. Application and supporting documents should be directed to Emily Deese via email: edeese@ncmedsoc.org or regular mail: NCMS 222 N. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27611

GENERAL REMINDERS:

Note: In order to qualify for the cash prizes, authors must be available to respond to questions during judging time. This time

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NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY FIRST ANNUAL POSTER SESSION October 25-26, 2013 Raleigh Marriott City Center 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC

POSTER APPLICATION FORM TITLE OF POSTER: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check the appropriate categories:

Clinical Case Report

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Keep it brief and concise 1. preferably one page - approximately 250-300 words Large legible font 1. Calibri works well - 11 or 12 point font size 2. Space-and-a-half works well Use short sentences, correct tense throughout, active voice, varied structure Be consistent with Display —same title (exactly), same key words, same results Avoid commercial logos and pharmaceutical trade names Edit carefully; advance review with an NCMS member is highly recommended 1. Use correct scientific terms, correct abbreviations, correct units 2. Spell check, grammar check, punctuation check

SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR ABSTRACTS: BASIC RESEARCH Purpose: Why was this study/research performed?

NCMS member PRIMARY AUTHOR: ___________________________________________________________________________ Methods: How has this problem been studied?

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Results: Principal data and statistical analysis?

INSTITUTION & ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________ Facsimile:_____________________________ ADDITIONAL AUTHOR(S) (Attach separate sheet for additional authors) Name City State

____________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ___________________________________ Attach an abstract that describes the poster and its educational purpose and design. See the box at right for general guidance about abstracts.

All authors must agree to the following:

I agree that the material presented in this poster is original and is intended to convey a scientific result rather than any advertisement for commercial interests, products, or services.

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS 1. Deadline for receipt of Poster Application and Abstract is August 16, 2013 2. Send the following items: (1) Poster Application Form and Abstract; (2) Primary author’s CV or biographical sketch Via mail: Emily Deese, NC Medical Society, 222 N. Person Street, Raleigh, NC, 27611; Via email: edeese@ncmedsoc.org 3. Authors will be notified of the NCMS decision by e-mail no later than September 9, 2013

Discussion: What is the interpretation of the data?

Conclusion: What is the relevance to practice or future research?

References: Provide up to three references if applicable.

Suggested Format for Abstracts: Clinical Case Report Introduction to explain the background of the case, including the disorder, usual presentation and progression and an explanation of the presentation if it is a new disease.

Case presentation which includes all relevant details concerning the case. Consider including the following: a description of the patient’s relevant demographic information (without adding any details that could lead to the identification of the patient); any relevant medical history of the patient; the patient’s symptoms and signs; any tests that were carried out and a description of any treatment or intervention and outcome/follow-up if available.

Conclusion should state clearly what can be concluded from the case report, and give a clear explanation of the importance and relevance of the case. Is it an original case report of interest to a particular clinical specialty of medicine or will it have a broader clinical impact across medicine? Consider including information on how it will significantly advance care of patients through increasing knowledge with regard to a particular disease, etiology, promotion of health, quality of patient care, potential economic impact, or understanding of a pharmacologic mechanism.

DEADLINE FOR POSTER APPLICATION FORM SUBMISSION – FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013.

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Charlotte Community Health Clinic

We can do a lot by ourselves ... but not everything.

Charlotte Community Health Clinic needs YOU! Help us provide health care for those who need it most in our community.

Call Volunteer Coordinator Laura Allen at 704-316-6563 or email her at laura.allen@novanthealth.org for details

THE 8TH ANNUAL

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Registration & Lunch Shotgun Start Reception IN HONOR OF

JERRI KRESHON

For more information, contact Rebecca Sheaff at Rebecca.Sheaff@carolinas.org or 704-355-4041

SAVE THE DATE!

Sign up for the

2013 COMMUNITY INTERN PROGRAM If you are a member of the MCMS and are interested in finding out more or if you know a community leader who would like to be an intern in this program, call the Medical Society office at 704-376-3688.

MCMS Membership Directory The 2013 MCMS Membership Pictorial Directory is now available. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, call the MCMS office at 704-376-3688.

MCMS members receive a free copy as a member benefit. If you have not received your copy, please let us know.

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Congratulations!

The following practices have paid 2013 MCMS dues for all eligible physicians in their practice.

Arthritis and Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas Alan L. Elliott, MD Ahmad A. Kashif, MD Robert J. Kipnis, MD Andrew J. Laster, MD Gary B. Maniloff, MD Charles L. Seehorn III, MD

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates Tim E. Adamson, MD Anthony L. Asher, MD Peter W. Bailey, MD Joe D. Bernard, Jr., MD Kevin S. Cahill, MD, PhD, PMH Samuel J. Chewning, Jr., MD Domagoj Coric, MD Michael A. Cowan, MD Wilson P. Daugherty, MD, PhD Vinay Deshmukh, MD E. Hunter Dyer, MD Frederick E. Finger III, MD Michael D. Heafner, MD Martin M. Henegar, MD S. Taylor Jarrell, MD Paul K. Kim, MD John M. Lesher, MD C. Scott McLanahan, MD Daniel M. Oberer, MD Jerry M. Petty, MD Mark P. Redding, MD Mark D. Smith, MD Andrew I. Sumich, MD Craig A. Van Der Veer, MD Sameer Vemuri, MD Scott D. Wait, MD John A. Welshofer, MD David R. Wiercisiewski, MD

Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology Scott A. Brotze, MD Sam R. Fulp, MD Thomas J. Gavigan, MD John S. Hanson, MD Steven A. Josephson, MD Dennis D. Kokenes, MD Sanjib P. Mohanty, MD John H. Moore III, MD Simon S. Prendiville, MD Gardiner R. Roddey, Jr., MD

Michael W. Ryan, MD Robert J. Schmitz, MD David G. Scholz, MD Eric E. Stone, MD Ashish D. Thekdi, MD James L. Toussaint, MD Jason A. Wilson, MD Jeffrey S. Zaidman, MD

Charlotte Radiology O. Sami Aassar, MD Deborah G. Agisim, MD Vittorio P. Antonacci, MD Ross J. Bellavia, MD Andrew Beloni, MD Scott R. Broadwell, MD Christina M. Chaconas, MD C. Peter Chang, MD Jonathan D. Clemente, MD James M. Coumas, MD Sonia I. Crimaldi, MD Laura E. Danile, MD Gary J. De Filipp, MD Jennifer M. Dimovski, MD Matthew Gromet, MD, JD Olin L. Harbury, MD W. Stuart Hartley, MD Peter P. Hindel, MD Brian A. Howard, MD John D. Howard, MD Michael J. Kelley, MD Edward W. Kouri, MD Peter E. Kravath, MD Fred D. Lassiter, MD Michael T. Lavelle, MD Yeonhee Lee, MD Robert R. Lopez, MD Marc A. Mancuso, MD Barry D. McGinnis, MD Robert L. Mittl, Jr., MD Arl Van Moore, Jr., MD James H. Oliver III, MD Anup H. Parikh, MD David D. Pellei, Sr., MD Robert J. Raible, Jr., MD Richard D. Redvanly, MD Andrew M. Schneider, MD Daniel L. Schwarz, MD Nirav P. Shah, MD Rajiv K. Sharma, MD Dale R. Shaw, MD Amy H. Sobel, MD

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Robyn L. Stacy-Humphries, MD Walter J. Steele, MD Jeffrey P. Stein, MD Christopher G. Ullrich, MD Terry W. Wallace, MD Eric A. Wang, MD W. Carey Werthmuller, MD Joel A. Wissing, MD Kenneth A. Wolfson, MD John D. Wylie, MD, PhD James H. Zuger, MD

Greenman Eye Associates David B. Greenman, MD Herbert E. Greenman, MD Maxwell Greenman, MD

Novant Health Carolina Family Physicians Pushpa L. Gross, MD Mary Lou Lawson, MD Hiten K. Patel, MD Marjorie M. Whitehead, PA-C

Novant Health Charlotte Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Brian l. Jerby, MD John G. Morrison, MD Douglas M. Rosen, MD

Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute (Formerly Hawthorne Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons)

Robert C. Allen, MD D. Scott Andrews, MD Barry B. K. Chan, MD Lance E. Diehl, MD Charles D. Harr, MD Harold R. Howe, Jr., MD (Formerly Mid Carolina Cardiology)

John E. Alexander, MD Akinyele O. Aluko, MD J. Russell Bailey, MD Martin B. Cutrone, Jr., MD David A. Dowdy, MD Jonathan E. Fisher, MD Kevin Hsu, MD Robert S. Iwaoka, MD Richard M. Jacoby, MD

Oncology Specialists of Charlotte

J. David Kay, MD Mark S. Kremers, MD Jonathan O. McLean, MD Edward B. McMillan, MD Michael J. Miller Gary S. Niess, MD William O. Ntim, MD John A. Pasquini, MD Robert W. Price, MD Bernard M. Reen III, MD Kevin C. Sharkey, MD Lokesh K. Tejwani, MD Joseph L. Trask, Sr., MD Ronald T. Uszenski, MD Jerome E. Williams, Jr., MD L. Leigh Younce, MD

William K. Poston, Jr., MD Foster J. Sanders, Jr., MD Ricky A. Thompson, MD Patrick A. Wilson, MD

Michael D. Axelson, MD James F. Boyd, MD Geoffrey S. Chapman, MD Justin P. Favaro, MD Dipika Misra, MD H. Grant Taylor, Jr., MD

Southeast Radiation Oncology Group

Pediatric Surgical Associates Robert J. Attorri, MD Daniel A. Bambini, MD Graham H. Cosper, MD Duncan Morton, Jr. MD Thomas M. Schmelzer, MD Andrew M. Schulman, MD

Novant Health Randolph OB/GYN

Presbyterian Pathology Group

Cathryn L. Crosland, MD Phillip R. Harston, MD Karen J. Horne, MD Philip B. Jones, MD Tracy M. Larson, MD Janice S. Naumann, MD

Arthur R. Cohen, MD Christopher P. Garwacki, MD Stephen D. Harris, MD John B. Holt, MD William F. Ingram III, MD Stephen P. McClure, MD

Stuart H. Burri, MD Jerome M. Butler, Jr., MD Robert W. Fraser III, MD D. Alan Gant, MD Donna J. Girard, MD Michael R. Haake, MD John H. Heinzerling II, MD Mark J. Liang, MD Bradley T. McCall, MD Robert J. McCammon, MD L. Scott McGinnis III, MD Derek R. McHaffie, MD Benjamin J. Moeller, MD Steven R. Plunkett, MD Hadley J. Sharp, MD Thomas G. Trautmann, MD William B. Warlick, Jr., MD

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Member News MCMS Leadership Positions Open to Members

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Mecklenburg County Medical Society members interested in serving as a director on the Board or as a delegate to the North Carolina Medical Society should contact Maeve E. O’Connor, MD, chair of the Elections Committee, or Sandi Buchanan, executive director. Directors and delegates serve a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2014. The Elections Committee will meet this summer to prepare a slate for election to submit to the membership.

Note: No MCMS Board meeting.

No MMAE Board meeting.

No magazine deadline. n Tuesday, June 4 AAFP Quarterly meeting.

Whitehead Manor Conference Center.

6:30 p.m. n Tuesday, June 11 MedLink meeting.

8:30 a.m. n Saturday-Wednesday, June 15-19 AMA House of Delegates Annual meeting, Chicago. n Monday, June 17 MCMS Executive Committee meeting.

5:45 p.m. n Thursday, June 20 CAMGM meeting.

Myers Park Baptist Church Cornwell Center.

Noon.

New Members Tagbo Ekwonu, MD *Family Medicine Eastowne Family Physicians P O Box 1280 Matthews, NC 28106 704-532-4567 University of Nigeria College of Medicine, 1990 Bruce W. Hughes, MD *Family Medicine University Family Physicians 10810 Mallard Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28262 704-510-8000 University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1988 Edward McCutcheon, MD *Emergency Medicine EMS Mecklenburg 5960 Fairview Road #400 Charlotte, NC 28210 704-376-7362 West Virginia University School of Medicine, 1999 Vivek Tayal, MD *Emergency Medicine CMC Dept of Emergency Medicine 1000 Blythe Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28210 704-355-3181 University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1986

Meetings are at the MCMS office unless otherwise noted.

JUNE

JULY Note: No MMAE Board meeting.

No CAMGM meeting. n Thursday, July 4 MCMS office closed for Independence Day. n Tuesday, July 9 MedLink meeting.

8:30 a.m. n Monday, July 15 MCMS Executive Committee meeting.

5:45 p.m. n Friday, July 19 Child Health Committee meeting.

7:30 a.m. n Monday, July 22 September magazine deadline. n Monday, July 22 MCMS Board meeting.

5:30 p.m.

MCMS Board Highlights of March 2013 Meeting • Janice E. Huff, MD, president, called the meeting to order.

• Dr. Huff, in the absence of Simon V. Ward III, MD, secretary, presented five applicants for active membership: Ilan D. Avin, MD; Anthony J. Caprio, MD; Eric E. Stone, MD; Joseph L. Trask, Sr., MD; and John D. Wylie, MD, PhD. The Board approved the applicants.

• Sandi Buchanan, executive director, reviewed notes and plans from the Board’s February retreat. She asked the Board for comments and recommendations regarding MCMS goals.

• In response to one of the ideas from the retreat, Ms. Buchanan stated MCMS would become a local clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities. She is working with MedLink of Mecklenburg to create a list of volunteer needs and MCMS will post these needs in the magazine and on their website. The Board agreed MCMS should begin the process of collecting and posting information on volunteer opportunities.

• Dr. Huff asked Board members to review the MCMS committee structure and list of responsibilities and determine which committee(s) they would agree to oversee.

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• JP McBryde, MD, asked for a position statement from MCMS recognizing prescription drug abuse as a public health issue. The Board asked Dr. McBryde to provide a written proposal to the Public Health Committee, and the Public Health Committee will present the proposal to the Board.

Care Ring is seeking volunteer providers for their clinic. Physicians or mid-level providers can see patients for four-hour shifts, morning or afternoons, Monday-Friday. Our patient profile is typically someone working a low or modest wage job without health insurance. Besides school/ work physicals and sick visits, we see many patients for chronic disease maintenance. If interested, contact Katie Benston, chief program officer at Care Ring, at 704-248-3723 or kbenston@careringnc.org.

In Memoriam

Sara E. Allgood, MD

Glenn J. Baumblatt, MD

W. Tyson Bennett, MD

April 7, 2013 Carolinas HealthCare Urgent Care Medical University of South Carolina, 1974 Emergency Medicine

December 19, 2012 University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1955 Internal Medicine

August 27, 2012 Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Tulane Medical School, 1965 Cardiology

Craig D. Brigham, MD

Christopher K. Hood, MD

Forney Hutchinson III, MD

April 22, 2013 OrthoCarolina Spine Center Northwestern University, 1982 Orthopaedics

March 14, 2013 Tower OB/GYN Jefferson Medical College, 1954 Obstetrics and Gynecology

January 20, 2013 OrthoCarolina Duke University School of Medicine, 1968 Orthopaedics

McKenzie P. Moore, Jr., MD

Hoke S. Nash, Jr., MD

John H. E. Woltz, MD

December 11, 2012 Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte Memorial Hospital) Medical University of South Carolina, 1944 Pathology

December 11, 2012 Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Hospital Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1954 Otolaryngology

January 24, 2013 Bradford Clinic University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1942 Obstetrics and Gynecology

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At the Hospitals

Novant Health Cancer Care Offers Clinical Trial to Help Detect Lung n Cancer Sooner Novant Health Cancer Care is part of a landmark clinical trial for patients at high risk for lung cancer.

The trial, known as the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP), is based on data from the National Lung Screening Trial showing that screening with low-dose CT reduces lung cancer mortality by 20 percent over chest X-ray.

The purpose of the study is to measure how well screening with lowdose CT improves early detection of lung cancer, which may increase cure rates. Currently, 85 percent of patients with lung cancer are diagnosed too late to be cured. Study results may be used to support arguments to incorporate low-dose CT into preventive screenings for high-risk populations.

Participants may self-refer and must have an extensive smoking history (one pack/day for 30 years or two packs/ day for 15 years), a family history of lung cancer, or significant exposure to secondhand smoke.

Novant Health Cancer Care is the only site offering this trial within a three-state radius. To learn more or apply, call 704-384-8980 or visit www. presbyterian.org/screeningct. n n

Hospitals Earn Heart Failure and Stroke Achievement Awards Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center recently earned the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The Plus Award is an advanced level of recognition that acknowledges hospitals for their compliance with the quality measures within the Get With The Guidelines®Heart Failure Program.

The Gold Plus Award for heart failure treatment is given to hospitals that achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure n n

quality achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals, and have achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with four of nine Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure quality measures.

Presbyterian Medical Center also earned the Get With the Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Plus Achievement Award. The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association recognize hospitals with this award for achieving at least 12 consecutive months of 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke achievement indicators and at least 12 consecutive months of 75 percent or higher compliance with five or more Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke quality indicators.

In addition, Presbyterian Medical Center qualified to be recognized as a recipient of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll.

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center earned the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Achievement Award.

The Gold Achievement Award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate at least 85 percent compliance in each of the five Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure achievement measures for 24 consecutive months or more.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Pediatrics Unit and n Pediatric Inpatient Care Unit Win n Statewide Award The pediatrics unit and the pediatric inpatient care unit (PICU) at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center received the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Hallmark Award.

The Hallmarks of Health Workplaces program recognizes workplaces that have created positive work environments for nurses. These are the first units at Presbyterian Medical Center to receive the award. Hallmark Award recipients were honored at an awards ceremony on May 17.

Congratulations to the entire staff, and special thanks to Nora King, Vanessa Evans, Pam Austin, Jeanne Baucom, Carey Miller, Michael Vaccaro and Julie DelCasino. n n

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Novant Health Memory Center Supports Patients With Early n Memory Loss and Their Caregivers The Novant Health Memory Center, a clinic dedicated to the care of patients with early memory loss and to the support of their caregivers, opened on April 18. The clinic provides medical care to patients with memory loss by addressing their specific needs. It provides support, education and information to caregivers through a Caregiver College, and functions as a community resource for professional education to increase community awareness of dementia.

Charles H. Edwards II, MD, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, serves as medical director. His initial interest in dementia Charles H. Edwards II, MD stemmed from his experience with carotid occlusive disease and what is now known as vascular dementia. In 2012, Edwards gained acceptance to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for participation in a threemonth curriculum. He also has family experience with Alzheimer’s disease and is aware of the special needs presented by patients with dementia and their families.

The Novant Health Memory Center team is available to care for patients with mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease. Edwards and his staff only manage memory loss and the neuropsychiatric complications of dementia. They do not manage co-existing medical problems, but will work in tandem with referring physicians to ensure all patient needs are met.

For additional information, e-mail Dr. Edwards at chedwards@novanthealth.org or Paula Foust, manager, at apfoust@ novanthealth.org. To refer a patient, call 704-316-2010. n n

At the Hospitals All Pediatric Residency Graduates Pass American Board of Pediatrics n Certifying Exam For the third consecutive year, all of Carolinas Healthcare System’s Levine Children’s Hospital pediatric residency graduates taking the American Board of Pediatrics Certifying Exam for the first time, have passed the test. Levine Children’s Hospital is one of just four pediatric residency programs in the country, out of 191 programs, to demonstrate three years with a 100 percent pass rate. This success is an exciting achievement for the graduates, as well as the faculty members who teach, mentor, advise and supervise residents during their time in the training program. Each fall, physicians who complete a rigorous three-year training program in pediatrics take the exam. Out of the more than 400 medical school graduates who apply for residency positions at Levine Children’s Hospital, only 12 are selected. n n

Carolinas HealthCare System Performs First-In-Human Stent n Graft Implantation On April 11, Carolinas HealthCare System’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant a branched stent graft specifically designed for branch vessel repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. This is the first arch graft available in a clinical trial, and both the device and surgical approach are novel.

Additionally, this trial is one of nine chosen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a pilot program to encourage and facilitate early feasibility studies of innovative medical devices for first-in-human trials in the United States. Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is the first site to perform a surgery as part of the pilot program. The branched stent graft is being investigated at two locations, Carolinas HealthCare System’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic, which is scheduled to begin implanting the device soon.

April’s surgery was led by Carolinas HealthCare System’s Frank Arko, MD, who also led the design team for the branched stent graft. The branched stent graft design is based on an FDA-approved stent and could fill the need for repairing thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) in patients whose aneurysms are inaccessible by traditional surgical methods. The device is designed to repair TAAs encroaching on the left subclavian artery (LSA).

The stent is implanted with two catheters.

One enters through the femoral artery in the leg and implants the device in the aorta near the LSA. The second catheter enters from the brachial artery in the left arm and snares the branch of the device and guides it into the LSA. This catheter-based approach is less invasive than thoracic surgical options, which can include multi-graft bypasses of the LSA. It is hoped that this device and approach will lead to fewer complications, such as clots and spinal ischemia, as well as shorter hospital stays and better outcomes for patients. n n

The behavioral health campus in Davidson will include a two-story, 67,280-square-foot hospital with large activity and living areas that will open to self-contained landscaped courtyards for outdoor recreation in a private, secure environment. The complex also will have a 10,000 square-foot medical office building for outpatient services. The property is on Hwy. 73, about a quarter-mile east of Ramah Church Road, near several other CHS facilities in the north Mecklenburg county and Lake Norman area, including Huntersville and Cornelius. The site provides easy access to major highways and will allow CHS to provide a continuum of care in conjunction with its other facilities.

The new hospital will serve a broad range of patients with acute and chronic mental health disorders and will offer outpatient behavioral health services for adults and children in a separate building specifically designed for outpatient care and therapy.

The hospital will feature all private rooms and will employ about 155 full-time staff, including physicians and other clinicians. The design will allow for expansion if a future need is determined, and if more beds are approved by the state. Total estimated cost is about $36 million.

Dr. Mileham Accepted into International Program Kathryn Mileham, MD, has been accepted to attend the 15th ECCO-AACR-EORTC-ESMO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research, to be held in Flims, Switzerland on June 22-28. Mileham’s research is focused on the phase II study of neoadjuvant therapy in patients with mutation positive versus wild type resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Mileham is a specialist in hematology and oncology at Levine Cancer Institute.

During a fellowship at Vanderbilt University, her research centered on side effect profiles of emerging drug treatments.

These research initiatives complemented Mileham’s long-term focus on patient care and symptom management for cancer patients and their families.

Mileham is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Her clinical interests include general oncology and hematology, with particular interests in breast, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and lymphoid malignancies. n n

Carolinas HealthCare System’s CEO, Michael Tarwater, speaks at the groundbreaking of the behavioral health hospital in Davidson, which will open in 2014.

Construction Underway for New Davidson Behavioral Health Campus Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) broke ground on a 66-bed behavioral health hospital and an adjacent outpatient services building in Davidson on April 12. The new hospital, located on a 22-acre campus, is designed to meet the critical need for expanded behavioral health services in the Charlotte area. Officials at CHS have noted that patients in the Charlotte region must sometimes wait for days to find a suitable inpatient bed. The new campus in Davidson is expected to open in 2014. n n

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