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Leland Today
By the People, for the People
Novant Health to build new hospital in Leland
The new 20-bed facility will increase healthcare access in Brunswick County.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:45pm
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Novant Health has received approval from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to build a new 20-bed hospital along U.S. 74/76 in Leland, as well as a separate free-standing emergency department facility in the county. The expansion aims to increase healthcare access for residents of Brunswick County.
Why it matters
Brunswick County has seen rapid population growth in recent years, and the new Novant Health facilities will help meet the increased demand for hospital and emergency care services in the region.
The details
The new 20-bed hospital in Leland and the separate free-standing emergency department facility are part of Novant Health's plan to expand access to healthcare throughout Brunswick County. The projects were approved by the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
- Novant Health announced the approval on March 30, 2026.
The players
Novant Health
A not-for-profit integrated healthcare system with over 35,000 team members and more than 800 locations, including 15 hospitals and hundreds of outpatient facilities and physician clinics.
What’s next
Novant Health plans to begin construction on the new hospital and emergency department facilities in the coming months, with the goal of opening the new healthcare sites within the next 2-3 years.
The takeaway
The expansion of Novant Health's services in Brunswick County will help meet the growing healthcare needs of the region's rapidly increasing population, providing residents with greater access to hospital and emergency care.
