Wilmington’s Healthcare Battle Heats Up

Wilmington’s Healthcare Battle Heats Up

Author: The Daily News Now! June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:49
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Wilmington’s healthcare future is heating up as Novant Health and UNC Health race to build new hospitals, each aiming to add hundreds of beds—with Novant’s $1 billion project slated for 2031 and UNC’s opening targeted for 2030. Both must win state approval through a Certificate of Need process, designed to prevent duplication and control costs. With North Carolina facing a statewide shortage of over 1,700 acute care beds—and New Hanover County needing 225—the competition is fierce. UNC Health is gaining momentum with over 1,300 petition signatures and a potential new medical school at UNC Wilmington. Applications were due June 15, reviews began July 1, and public comments run 30 days before an August hearing—with a final decision expected by December. Each application is evaluated separately, and appeals are possible for 30 days after. This is one to watch as it reshapes Wilmington’s healthcare landscape.

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