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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital celebrated a significant milestone that marked the integration of mission, values, and care during its inaugural White Coat Ceremony on June 18. Thirty-one medical providers were formally welcomed to the organization.

The ceremony consisted of remarks from hospital leaders, Craig Albanese, CEO of Duke University Health System; Kristie Barazsu, president and COO of Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital; Matt Barber, president of Duke Health Integrated Practice; Angelo Milazzo, Duke Health Integrated Practice chief medical officer; and Greg Pauly, group president of Duke University Health System.

Each provider received a personalized white coat bearing the Duke Health insignia, representing the next chapter of their clinical journey. 

“Today’s ceremony recognizes your decision to join Duke Health and join our unified calling to serve our communities – and each other – with excellence and shape the future of healthcare,” said Barazsu.

The addition of these providers not only expands Duke Health’s footprint into the Lake Norman region, but also reinforces the organization’s commitment to delivering world-class care across North Carolina.

About Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital offers comprehensive medical care to individuals throughout the greater Lake Norman region. Located just off I-77 at Exit 33, the Mooresville medical campus offers complete specialty services from 24-hour emergency medicine and maternity to cardiology and advanced surgical services. For more information about the services offered at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, visit www.DukeHealth.org/Hospitals/Duke-Health-Lake-Norman-Hospital.