August 14, 2026 – Novant Health received approval from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to build Novant Health Lincoln Medical Center, a 24-bed community hospital in the Denver area of eastern Lincoln County.
The hospital is expected to open in 2031.
In addition to a 24-hour emergency department, Novant Health Lincoln Medical Center will feature a range of inpatient and outpatient services and a dedicated cesarean-section operating room.
The hospital is designed to meet the healthcare needs of Lincoln County residents today while providing flexibility to support the community’s future growth.