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Novant Health’s coastal impact has exploded—tripling to $4.33 billion annually—as Brunswick County’s lightning-fast population growth, fueled by an aging boom, strains local healthcare. Older adults drive 2.5x more demand than working-age folks, exposing gaps in Pender and Brunswick counties despite New Hanover’s investments. Novant’s responding with a $1B+ capital push since 2023, including $448M planned through 2026, building new centers, expanding staff, and gearing up to outpace the surge before it hits.

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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
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https://www.wect.com/2026/09/18/novant-healths-economic-impact-hits-433b-cape-fear-population-surges/

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