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“SOME OF THOSE WERE HERE ON THE COAST, but those impacted the entire organization across the entire state. … We do not anticipate any further impact. Those decisions were really at the leadership level. Changes have to start with leadership. And we wanted to keep th e impact as far away from our frontline caregiving staff as possible.” –

JOHN GIZDIC, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR NOVANT HEALTH, ON THE NOVANT SYSTEM LAYOFFS THAT INCLUDED AT LEAST ONE EXECUTIVE BASED IN WILMINGTON. GIZDIC APPEARED ON WILMINGTONBIZ TALK ON FEB. 1, WHICH MARKED THE TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF NOVANT’S PURCHASE OF NHRMC.

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A growing number of nonstop destinations and easy connections. More great airline options. Better deals and roomier planes. No wonder ILM stands for I Love My airport. What’s not to love?