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Laurie Whalin

President of the Coastal Region, Novant Health
BIO

Laurie Whalin was named President of Novant Health’s Coastal Region effective June 2026. In this role she continues to serve as president of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She previously served as president of  

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Health Care
Sep 1, 2026

Building the Right Kind of Capacity for a Growing Region

This is an exciting moment for healthcare in southeastern North Carolina. Our region is growing, our population is changing and we have a real opportunity to plan today for the needs of tomo ...

Health Care
Jun 1, 2026

A Commitment to Care and Community in Our Coastal Region 

For many years, I have had the privilege of serving this coastal community. Long before becoming president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, I began my career as a pharmacist at Novant Health New H ...

Health Care
Mar 1, 2026

Building a healthier future: Novant Health makes a landmark investment in facilities, talent and care 

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Novant Health is paving the way for an exciting new era —&nbs ...

Health Care
Nov 7, 2025

And the award goes to … our amazing team!

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. When a musician records a track or performs on a stage, they aren’t thinking ...

Health Care
Aug 7, 2025

Strengthening Engagement: A Positive Shift for Our Team and Community

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. At Novant Health, we are building a healthier, brighter future for everyone in our ...

Health Care
Feb 12, 2025

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

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. One year ago, I joined this vibrant community. And after a year as president of No ...

Health Care
Nov 15, 2024

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

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. When I go to bed, I sometimes lie awake, just pondering: If I wanted to bike to wo ...

Health Care
Aug 16, 2024

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

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. When national organizations recognize Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical C ...

Health Care
Jul 29, 2024

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

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. It’s no secret that the country needs more nurses today. In our growing regi ...

Health Care
Apr 24, 2024

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

This article was contributed by Ernie Bovio, prior President of Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. I was excited to join Novant Health in January as the president of the Coastal&nbs ...

Health Care
Dec 11, 2023

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

The fast-growing communities of Hampstead and Scotts Hill can now look forward to more healthcare access that’s closer to home. Novant Health’s vision for the future is to bring health ...

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