Levine Children's Hospital Case Study

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Levine Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Levine Children’s Hospital is a part of Atrium Health formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System and is located on the main campus of Carolinas Medical Center, the flagship of Atrium Health formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System. Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH) is the one of the largest children’s hospitals between Atlanta and Washington, DC. The 12-story, 234-bed facility first opened in October 2007. LCH provides a comprehensive level of pediatric care in over thirty areas of pediatric medicine and treats more pediatric patients per day than any other hospital in North Carolina.
The children’s hospital has also been recognized and

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