Atrium Health Foundation

Seniors at Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences are gaining hands-on experience and earning college credit through a paid internship with Atrium Health.

Learn how a partnership supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies is helping students explore direct pathways to in-demand health care careers.

Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

CMS students gain healthcare experience through Atrium internship program “I’m happy to get the opportunity that not a lot of kids my age have. I’m able to get ahead of the game.”

Atrium Health nurses took the national stage and brought home new skills to strengthen care across the region.

Through support from the Atrium Health Nursing Fund, Greater Charlotte nurse leaders attended the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Annual Conference in Chicago, exploring topics ranging from artificial intelligence in health care to more human-centered leadership practices.

The team presented on psychological safety in care teams, earning a standing ovation for their message on inclusive, trust-driven leadership. Since returning, they have already been invited to present this work in multiple settings, with growing interest in formal publication.

“I see firsthand how opportunities like AONL shape our nurse leaders, and I’m so grateful to our donors for making that possible for our team,” shared conference speaker Stephanie O’Bryon, director of patient care services at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Mercy, and Atrium Health South Park Adult Emergency Departments.

Learn more about opportunities to support Atrium Health nursing: AtriumHealthFoundation.org/nurses

A champion on and off the court 🎾💗

For the past four years, tennis professional Marc Kantor has rallied his community at Raintree Country Club, raising more than $44,000 for breast cancer education and research at Atrium Health Atrium Health Levine Cancer.

Through the Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund, his efforts are powering clinical research led by his friend, Dr. Antoinette Tan. “Support like this is essential to push breast cancer care forward — through innovative discoveries, expanded access to clinical trials, and improved outcomes for patients across our region,” she shared.

“I simply serve as a bridge between LCI and many generous, kindhearted individuals who want to help,” added Marc. Together, these gifts are helping improve care for those facing breast cancer.