Novant Health opens innovation lab in uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — Novant Health wants to be on the cutting edge — in medical technology, in patient care and in community impact. To do that, the Winston-Salem-based health system has invested in a local space to drive more innovation.

It recently opened a 1,400-square-foot innovation lab in uptown Charlotte’s Third Ward, part of the larger headquarters for product launch company Enventys Partners.

In passing, one might just see an office space. Look at little closer, however, and the room is full of 3D-printed models, virtual-reality headsets and technological tools for clinicians. One table showcases Viz.ai, a system that allows doctors to more quickly determine if a patient has a life-threatening condition, such as a stroke. Another setup has an at-home kit to help doctors record a patient’s symptoms virtually.

Paula Kranz is leading the innovation lab as executive director. Her goal is to bring more of these tools to providers to improve patient care. She said the lab is meant to be an event space for community organizations, vendors, workers and corporate CEOs to collaborate.

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