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At the Hospitals
n Novant Health Opens Pediatric Allergy
& Immunology Clinic, Welcomes Puja
Rajani, MD
The pediatric allergy and immunology
clinic is a first for the health system and
one of the only dedicated pediatric allergy
practices in the region.
Puja Rajani, MD, is delighted to join
Novant. Dr. Rajani received her medical
degree from University of Rochester
Medical Center in New York. She
completed her pediatric residency at
University of Maryland
Medical Center in Baltimore.
She returned to University of and asthma.
Rochester Medical Center for
her fellowship in allergy and in questionnaires to check for potential areas
immunology. She is board-
Puja Rajani,MD certified by the American
Board of Pediatrics and the American
Board of Allergy and Immunology. She has
a special interest in food allergy.
The clinic will care for a range of allergy
and immunology issues, including:
• Food allergies (IgE and non-IgE
mediated food allergy, including food
protein-induced enterocolitis)
• Allergic reactions to medications
• Seasonal allergies, such as hay fever
(allergic rhinitis)
• Asthma
• Hives (urticaria)
• Persistent swelling (angioedema)
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Chronic sinus infections (sinusitis)
• Skin rashes caused by touching an
irritating substance (contact dermatitis)
• Recurring infections (immunodeficiency)
• Overgrowth of mast cells in skin or
organs (mastocytosis)
• Unusually high counts of a type of white
blood cell (eosinophil) in the stomach,
small intestine or colon (eosinophilic
gastrointestinal disorders)
• Severe allergic reactions, including
suddenly narrowed airways (anaphylaxis)
Novant Health Pediatric Allergy &
Immunology is at 201 Queens Road in
Charlotte and is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-
5 p.m. To make a referral, call 704-316-9022.
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n Novant Health Launches Epic’s of concern. Patients receive push notifications
on their mobile device when it’s time to
MyChart Care Companion complete a task. If a patient misses a task, or
if a response to the task indicates a potential
Novant Health recently launched Epic’s problem, Care Companion notifies the clinical
MyChart Care Companion, an interactive, team to follow up with a patient, adjust the
highly individualized plan of care delivered care plan if needed or forward to the provider
to at-risk patients through user-friendly, when medical advice is needed.
accessible technology. Care Companion offers
a roadmap for patients managing a chronic For example, with Care Companion
condition or navigating their follow-up care Healthy Pregnancy, expectant mothers
after a procedure. with low-risk pregnancies receive timely
education throughout the course of their
“More than 1 million Novant Health pregnancy, including information about
patients are using MyChart to communicate baby’s growth, healthy eating, exercise and
with their care team,” says Keith Griffin, MD, preparing for labor and delivery. Expectant
chief medical information officer for Novant mothers also complete symptom check-in
Health Medical Group. “After offering this questionnaires to check for preterm labor or
patient portal for many years, we are excited other areas of concern.
to extend the support our patients have come
to expect by adding tools like medication “Our patient portal has consistently
adherence and symptom tracking for those improved communication with patients,
who are recovering from a procedure or and as a result, has improved safety and
managing a chronic condition.” quality and allowed us to deliver remarkable
care,” says Dr. Griffin. “I’m confident Care
Novant Health currently offers Care Companion is another tool that will give
Companion for pregnancy, type 2 diabetes, patients the confidence and tools they need to
heart failure, hip and knee replacement better manage their health.”
To access or sign up for MyChart, visit
Care Companion focuses on the delivery of NovantHealth.org/MyChart.
timely education and includes system check-
n Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens First Center in Mint Hill
Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has opened a new center in Mint Hill at 11300
Cresthill Drive, off Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The new urgent care center provides the
community with effortless access to convenient, high-quality healthcare services, including
on-site lab and X-ray capabilities.
The state-of-the-art center
puts patients first with an open
floor plan that allows patients to
easily interact with the clinical
staff, and larger treatment and
exam rooms to accommodate
patients’ families and friends.
Patients also benefit from
integrated electronic medical
records and the ability to
choose when they want to be
seen (www.gohealthuc.com/nc).
They also can further minimize their wait times by registering online, which confirms their
insurance eligibility and any co-pay amounts before they arrive.
The Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care network currently has 10 centers in Charlotte
and 17 overall in North Carolina, with more opening this year.
All Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers offer extended hours and are open
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., including holidays. For
more information, visit www.gohealthuc.com/nc.