• N.C. DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND: Provides services and information about training, employment, medical information, technology and daily living skills. www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/

• CAROLINAS REHABILITATION (Driving School for the Disabled): Provides training services for a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional limitations. Offers classroom training, on-the-road evaluations and access to adaptive driving systems. www.carolinashealthcare.org/services/rehab/cir/Driving.cfm

• LIFESPAN INC.: Provides education, employment and enrichment opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Lifespan recently acquired Joshua’s Farm, a therapeutic horseback riding facility. www.lifespanservices.org/

• MECKLENBURG COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Provides in-home aid services and adult social work services. Offers the services of a team of social workers that puts people in touch with a variety of service providers and organizations, available directly by calling Just1Call at 704-432-1111. www.charmeck.org/Departments/Just1Call/ Home.htm or www.charmeck.org/Departments/DSS/Home.htm

• CAROLINA COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER (CCAC): Provides assistive technology (AT) demonstrations, software and hardware training, a lending library with software and books, as well as computer refurbishing and redistribution to people with disabilities. Serves all ages and disabilities. http://ccac.ataccess.org

• METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (MAB): Provides support, training, adaptive devices/equipment, transportation, orientation and mobility instruction for individuals with vision impairments. www.mabnc.org

• EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S ASSISTANCE CENTER (ECAC): Provides training and information for parents of children with special needs. Offers educational workshops, a quarterly newsletter, lending library and parent-to-parent support. www.ecac-parentcenter.org

• LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF CHARLOTTE (LDAC): Offers academic summer programs for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as workshops and a quarterly newsletter. www.ldac.org

• DISABILITY RIGHTS & RESOURCES: Provides information and referrals, peer mentoring and training of independent living skills for people with disabilities. www.disability-rights.org/

• RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES INC.: Provides residential services and community support to individuals with developmental disabilities. www.rssweb.org/

• THERAPEUTIC RECREATION DIVISION OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION: Offers more than 250 recreational and leisure programs for people with disabilities. www.parkandrec.com and click on “Inside the department,” then “Therapeutics division.”

• ALLEGRO FOUNDATION: Provides free movement education classes for children with disabilities. www.allegrofoundation.net

• THE ARC OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY INC.: Provides information, referrals and advocacy for people with mental retardation. www.arcmeck.org

• BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – BROADWAY LIGHTS SERIES: Provides sign language and audio description at Sunday matinees. www.performingartsctr.org/preview/index.asp or www.blumenthalcenter.org

• DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCES: Provides residential and non-residential care for children and adults with developmental disabilities. www.ddrinc.org

• COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS: Represents children with special education, health-care and mental health needs in meetings with school, social services and court officials. www.cfcrights.org/

• N.C. DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND THE HARD OF HEARING, CHARLOTTE REGIONAL CENTER: Advocates for equal access to housing, medical care, education, technology, legal and financial assistance, communication equipment and interpreting. 704-568-8558 (Voice); 704-568-8505 (TTY)

• BEGINNINGS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING: Provides emotional, technical and educational support to parents of children, birth through age 21, who are deaf and hard of hearing and to professionals serving those families. www.ncbegin.org

• A-1 WHEELCHAIR PATIENT TRANSPORT: 704-333-9741

• CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE: www.charmeck.org/Departments/CATS/Riding+CATS/STS.htm

• DUNSON TRANSPORTATION: 704-605-5719

• TIME OUT YOUTH: A non-profit organization that provides counseling and support to people 13 to 23 who are gay, lesbian or questioning their sexual orientation. www.timeoutyouth.org

• YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE: Offers “Middle School Madness,” a Saturday evening social for middle schoolers throughout the Charlotte area.  www.ymcacharlotte.org

• TEEN HEALTH CONNECTION: Provides medical, mental and health services for adolescents ages 11 to 21. http://www.teenhealthconnection.org/

• LEVINE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: Offers “Jammin @ the J,” a Saturday night teen program. www.charlottejcc.org

• ClubFX: A Lake Norman teen nightclub. www.specialfxsports.com/index.html

• PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CHARLOTTE AND MECKLENBURG COUNTY: Various branches feature a wide array of teen programming, from crafts to book clubs to video editing classes. ImaginOn has a special room for teens only called The Loft. www.plcmc.org/

• CLUB 300: Teen night at Bar Charlotte in uptown. www.club300charlotte.com

• RETROUVAILLE: Christian peer ministry program for couples with troubled marriages. Based in Raleigh but has programs throughout U.S. www.retrouvaille.org

• N.C. FAMILY HEALTH AND CHILD-CARE RESOURCE LINE: Advice about children’s health and development. www.nchealthystart.org 

• UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS: Information and referrals to agencies serving families in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Anson and Union counties and the Mooresville-Lake Norman area. www.uwcentralcarolinas.org

• SUPPORTWORKS: Clearinghouse for support groups and agencies dealing with family issues primarily in Charlotte. www.supportworks.org

• EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S ASSISTANCE CENTER: Davidson-based nonprofit group offering advocacy, assistance for children with disabilities. www.ecac-parentcenter.org

• ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE: Helps find and fund philanthropic projects that assist families and at-risk children. www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org

• NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF SINGLE MOTHERS: Nonprofit support network based in Midland. www.singlemothers.org

• NEW FRIENDS OF CAROLINA: A social group for Charlotte newcomers to meet other people. 704-331-8940.

• PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES: Christian support network for women, based in Matthews. www.proverbs31.org

• FAMILY OUTREACH AND COUNSELING CENTER: Nonprofit center offers family counseling, among other services. 704-333-2033. 

• KINDERMOURN is a local, non-profit organization that provides counseling and support groups to parents who have lost a child and children/teens who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. For more information, please visit www.kindermourn.org.

• N.C. DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT: This state agency licenses all child care centers, from full-time daycares to home-based centers. It rates facilities by stars, with 5 stars being the best. To see these ratings go to http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp and click on “Parents.” Select “Choosing Quality Child Care.” Within the text that comes up, click on the underlined link “information on regulated facilities.” A form will pop up. Type in the county you want to review and select a permit type.

• CHILD CARE RESOURCES: Charlotte-based non-profit agency that offers families resources and referrals on child care in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties.  www.childcareresourcesinc.org/

• CHILDREN’S THEATER OF CHARLOTTE: Offers professional-quality performances and educational programs for all ages at ImaginOn, an uptown facility it shares with the public library. 300 E. Seventh Street. 704-973-2800. www.ctcharlotte.org

• CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Professional orchestra provides seasons of classics, pops and family concerts. Check out its Lollipops concerts, a series for the youngest set that includes an instrument “petting zoo” where children can try different instruments, and its outdoor summer concerts at SouthPark Mall’s Symphony Park. 704-972-2000 . www.charlottesymphony.org

• CHARLOTTE YOUTH BALLET: Professional dancers join its students for winter and spring performances at Ovens Auditorium. 704-366-9675. www. charlotteballet.com

• COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Instruction in visual arts and music for students of all ages in neighborhood locations throughout Charlotte. 704-377-4187. www.csarts.org

• SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Museum of natural history, American Indian culture and early Piedmont history; interactive permanent galleries; special hands-on exhibits and programs interpreting more than 400 years of Piedmont history. Gastonia, www.schielemuseum.org

• LEVINE MUSEUM OF THE NEW SOUTH: Permanent exhibit: “Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers: Charlotte and the Carolina Piedmont in the New South.” Uptown, www.museumofthenewsouth.org

• THE LIGHT FACTORY MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM: One of the Southeast’s best photo and film arts centers. Spirit Square, Uptown, www.lightfactory.org

• MINT MUSEUM OF ART: Permanent exhibits include pieces from the museum’s pre-Columbian, decorative art and European and American collections. Tuesday evenings are free. Eastover, www.themintmuseums.org

• MINT MUSEUM OF CRAFT + DESIGN: Featuring works in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and fabrics from international artists. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are free. Uptown, www.themintmuseums.org

• AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER: Programs are aimed at teens and adults. www.aacc-charlotte.org

• CAROLINAS AVIATION MUSEUM: Museum/hangar featuring aircraft, including a fully operational Piedmont Airlines DC-3. www.carolinasaviation.org

• CHARLOTTE MUSEUM OF HISTORY: Features the county’s oldest surviving home: Colonial Hezekiah Alexander Homesite, built in 1774. The Alexander Home, log kitchen and stone spring house sit on the museum’s grounds. East Charlotte, www.charlottemuseum.org

• CHARLOTTE NATURE MUSEUM: Butterfly Pavilion, nature trail, puppet theater, other exhibits relating to urban nature. Myers Park, www.discoveryplace.org

• CHARLOTTE HISTORIC TROLLEY MUSEUM: Features exhibits and streetcars from the city’s early days. Guides share charming stories. SouthEnd, www.charlottetrolley.org

• HISTORIC LATTA PLANTATION: A circa-1800 restored and furnished Catawba River plantation house. The 62-acre farm of Scots-Irish merchant James Latta includes the original home, meat house and 11 outbuildings, as well as farm animals, gardens and occasionally costumed interpreters. Huntersville, http://lattaplantation.org

• HISTORIC ROSEDALE: A restored 1815 Federal house and gardens on 8 acres offering an interpretation of the antebellum period of backcountry plantation life. Noda, www.historicrosedale.org

• HUGH TORANCE HOUSE AND STORE: A restored 18th-century Federal house and log store, the oldest standing store in North Carolina. Huntersville, 704-875-3271

• JAMES K. POLK MEMORIAL HISTORIC SITE: Includes a reconstructed log house and kitchen with 18th-century furnishings and a museum with film, exhibits and displays representing the life and times of James K. Polk, 11th president. Free. Pineville, www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/polk/polk.htm

• SETTLERS’ CEMETARY: Charlotte’s oldest municipal burial site, with 18th- and 19th-century graves, including that of Thomas Polk, a founder of Charlotte. It’s the only 18th-century site that remains in uptown Charlotte. Free.

• VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL: A concrete memorial engraved with names of the Vietnam War veterans, much like the memorial in Washington, D.C. Free. Thompson Park, Uptown. www.parkandrec.com (click on Parks, then Thompson Park).

• DISCOVERY PLACE: Hands-on science and technology museum. Permanent exhibits include a three-story rain forest, aquarium and The Charlotte Observer Omnimax Theatre showing IMAX movies. Uptown. www.discoveryplace.org

• IMAGINON: A combined children’s theater and library, this uptown facility has lots to do for kids of all ages. Preschoolers enjoy the revolving exhibits in the lobby and on the second floor; teens get love the scavenger hunts at The Loft, an area especially for teens that offers programs and classes. And don’t miss all the great shows that come to the Children’s Theater. www.imaginon.org

• CHARLOTTE NATURE MUSEUM: Butterfly Pavilion, Creature Cavern, Insect Alley. Great for young kids. Myers Park. www.discoveryplace.org/home/nature_museum-general_info.php

• CHARLOTTE SPORTS CENTER: An 85,000-square-foot indoor sports facility that offers youth and adult sports leagues and clinics, inflatable bouncers, roller skating and birthday parties. Every Friday night parents can drop off the kids from 6-10 p.m. for roller skaing, sports and bouncers. Cost is $15 per person and includes pizza, chips and a drink. Ages 6-13. Located off I-77, exit 18 Harris Blvd. www.CharlotteSportsCenter.com

• SPORTS CONNECTION: Entertainment center with 100 video games, rides and attractions in a 7,000-square-foot arcade zone; 8,000-square-foot Jump-N-Play zone with inflatables for children; 6,000-square-foot, two-story laser-tag facility, believed to be the largest in the state; 14 regulation bowling lanes and six mini-lanes for children. Ballantyne. www.sportsconnectionnc.com

• BLAST EXTREME FUN CENTER: Inflatables, paint ball, miniature golf, rock climbing wall. South Charlotte. www.blastfuncenter.com

• DUKE POWER ENERGY EXPLORIUM: Virtual tours of McGuire Nuclear Station, a nature trail. Located at the McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman. 704-875-5600

• MONKEY JOE’S PARTIES AND PLAY: Play center aimed at kids ages 1-10. Includes toddler zone, private party rooms and parents’ lounge. Locations in Matthews, Pineville, Lake Norman. www.monkeyjoesnc.com

• NASCAR SPEEDPARK: Six tracks, laser tag, bumper boats, rock climbing wall and more. Concord Mills Mall, www.nascarspeedpark.com

• RAY’S SPLASH PLANET: Indoor water park operated by Mecklenburg County’s parks department. Ride the slides, circulate in the current pool, get doused with buckets or do the dousing with squirt guns. Uptown. www.parkandrec.com (click “Ray’s Splash Planet”)

BOWLING

• Carolina Lanes, Matthews, 704-841-7606
• Centennial Lanes, South Charlotte, 704-527-0333
• George Pappas’ Park Lanes, Myers Park; 704-523-7633
• Northcross Lanes At The Lake, Huntersville; 704-892-7177
• University Lanes, University, 704-596-4736
• Sports Connection, Ballantyne, 704-583-1444.

SKATING RINKS

• Kate’s Skating Rinks: Several area locations offering lessons, camps, private parties and theme nights. Gastonia, 704-864-0201; Indian Trail, 704-821-7465; Rock Hill, 803-329-5283
• Pineville Ice House: Public skating, skating lessons, hockey leagues and birthday parties. Pineville, www.icehouserinks.com
• Starlight Roller Rink: Roller-skating, east Charlotte, www.starlightrollerrink.com
• Charlotte Sports Center, I-77, Exit 18, Harris Blvd. 704-597-7311. www.CharlotteSportsCenter.com

• NASCAR HEAVEN: Check out dozens of motorsports shops, from Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville to Michael Waltrip’s Raceworld U.S.A. in Cornelius to Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Penske Racing in Mooresville. The N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame (www.ncarhof.com) is off I-77 Mooresville Exit 36 in Lakeside Business Park.

• CAROLINA PANTHERS FOOTBALL: It’s a big season for the Panthers, who are hoping to make the playoffs this year. www.panthers.com

• CHARLOTTE BOBCATS BASKETBALL: There’s a sense the Bobcats have developed some positive momentum with Michael Jordan helping call the shots. Tickets are usually available, and the arena is worth seeing. www.bobcatsbasketball.com

• NASCAR’S ALL-STAR RACE: If you want to give the NASCAR experience a try, this May extravaganza is perfect. It’s a great show, full of speed, sparks and stars. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com

• CHECKERS HOCKEY: Professional hockey has been a part of the Charlotte sports scene for decades, and the Checkers continue to provide terrific entertainment in the uptown arena. www.gocheckers.com

• CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS BASEBALL: Just find the big baseball in the sky off Interstate 77 in Fort Mill, S.C., and you’ve found the Knights. If you go on Saturdays, you get a fireworks show, too. www.charlotteknights.com

• WHITEWATER PADDLING: The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center and home to the Olympic canoe/kayak team. www.usnwc.org

• THE WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP: One big question about the 2008 event has already been answered – Tiger Woods will be there as the defending champion. In just five years, the tournament at the Quail Hollow Club has become one of the sparkling weeks on the PGA Tour schedule. Everything is first class. www.wachoviachampionship.com

• THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE PALISADES: Tennis greats such as Pete Sampras, Jim Courier and Mats Wilander turn out for the Champions event each fall at The Palisades, in southern Mecklenburg. The event is for players 30 and older who have experience winning or playing for Grand Slam titles. For ticket information, visit www.championsseriestennis.com.

• MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL: The college football bowl season pulls into Bank of America Stadium, matching an ACC team against a team from the Big East Conference. The games and the crowds have been good, and somehow the weather always seems to cooperate. www.meinekecarcarebowl.com

• RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE: Don’t just watch racing. Go racing. Hop into a real stock car and drive around Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Or let a professional drive you around. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com (click on Driving Schools)

• ATLANTA BRAVES BASEBALL: If you need a Major League Baseball fix, scoot down I-85 to Turner Field where the Braves play. It’s our area’s designated home team. www.atlantabraves.com

• CHARLOTTE 49ERS BASKETBALL: They take their hoops seriously at Charlotte, and coach Bobby Lutz keeps turning out really good teams.
  www.charlotte49ers.collegesports.com

• WINTHROP OR DAVIDSON BASKETBALL: They might not get the attention that Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams get, but these two programs have become consistent winners. www.winthropeagles.com or www.davidson.edu/athletics

• CHARLOTTE ULTRASWIM: Future Olympians pass through this event at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in June. If you’re into hundreds of kids making a splash, Check it out in June. www.justswimmac.org

• SPEED STREET: This is where racing goes uptown – literally. During May’s race weeks, this uptown festival brings cars, music and thousands of fans to the Tryon Street district. www.600festival.com

• DALE EARNHARDT: The Intimidator lives in many ways. You can tour Dale Earnhardt Inc., located appropriately on Dale Earnhardt Highway 3N.C. Route 3 (his car number) near Mooresville. You can also head up to the town of Welcome to visit the Richard Childress Racing Museum (Earnhardt’s car owner). www.daleearnhardtinc.com or www.daleearnhardt.net

• INDEPENDENCE HIGH FOOTBALL: One of high school sport’s most winningest teams. www.cms.k12.nc.us/allschools/independence

• CHARLOTTE EAGLES: Charlotte’s pro soccer team plays a spring-summer schedule at Waddell High School. www.charlotteeagles.com

• FISHING AT LAKE WYLIE: In addition to the pure enjoyment of being on the water, you might pull in a few big ones. This is where the 2004 Bassmasters Classic was held.

• SNOW SKIING: It’s not the Rockies, but the ski business in the North Carolina High Country – especially around Boone and Banner Elk – has a lot to offer. www.skinorthcarolina.com

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG PARK AND REC, www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Home.htm

YMCA (includes soccer, basketball, flag football, T-ball), www.ymcacharlotte.org/programs/assoc_sports/assoc_sports.aspx

DILWORTH YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION (includes, baseball, T-ball, softball), http://home.carolina.rr.com/dyaa/

PARK SHARON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (includes baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading), http://www.parksharonsports.com/

POP WARNER, http://www.popwarner.com/admin/northcarolina.asp

AAU, http://image.aausports.org/index.html

OLDE PROVIDENCE RECREATION ASSOCIATION, http://www.oprasports.com/

CHARLOTTE JUNIOR SOCCER LEAGUE, www.charlottejuniorsoccer.org

CHARLOTTE UNITED, www.charlotteunited.com/

CHARLOTTE SOCCER CLUB, www.charlottesoccerclub.com/

LAKE NORMAN SOCCER CLUB, http://lakenormansoccerclub.d4sportsclub.com/default-lakenorman.aspx

MATTHEWS SOCCER CLUB, http://www.matthewssoccerclub.com/league.php?scriptName=LEAGUEINFO&leagueID=9266&leagueInfoID=15067

NORTH MECK SOCCER CLUB, http://www.northmecksoccer.org/home/default.asp

PINEVILLE AND BALLANTYNE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, http://www.pcaasports.org

SOUTH CHARLOTTE SOCCER ASSOCIATION, http://www.southcharlottesoccer.com/

MATTHEWS ATHLETIC RECREATION ASSOCATION (MARA) (includes Cal Ripken baseball, girls’ softball, co-ed t-ball, Pop Warner Football, basketball, special needs sports), http://www.marasports.org

HARRISBURG YOUTH ASSOCIATION, http://www.eteamz.com/hyasports/index.cfm

STEELE CREEK ATLETIC ASSOCIATION, http://www.scaasports.com

SPORTS CLINICS

Charlotte Sports Center (North Charlotte):

Lil Kickers – Lil Kickers is a non-competitive introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. Classes promote play in a physically active and social setting to foster positive self-esteem and accomplishment. All new participants get a free trial class.  Register online (no payment needed), join us for a class and decide if it’s right for  your child.  We offer open enrollment so you can join us anytime.  www.charlottesportscenter.com/youth/lilKickers.shtml

Tri-Sports – This Multi-Sport program is  designed to teach boys and girls the fundamentals of the Flag Football, Basketball & Baseball.  It is a 9-week clinic focused on developing your child’s skills in each sport.  All classes are indoors and ages are 4-6 years & 7-10 years.   www.charlottesportscenter.com/football/youth.shtml

Basketball – This is an introductory skill development program for children ages 4-6 years & 6-8 years.  It’s a 6 week program that will introduce them to this exciting sport and build on the basic fundamentals of basketball. www.charlottesportscenter.com/basketball/youth.shtml

Home School PE – We offer Home School Physical Education classes for children ages 4 to 15 years. Classes are designed to teach a variety of team sports, emphasize group interaction, and improve a child’s overall physical fitness in a safe, fun and playful atmosphere. www.charlottesportscenter.com/youth/homeschool.shtml

Inline Hockey Clinics – This is an instructional clinic designed to teach the basics for boys and girls ages 4 – 7 who are first-time or beginner players.  These clinics will teach the fundamentals of skating, stick handling, passing, shooting and rules. It is a 6 week program on Saturdays offered several times throughout the year.  www.charlottesportscenter.com/hockey/youth.shtml

CENTRAL CHARLOTTE

• Carolinas Medical Center: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; Levine’s Children’s Hospital with emergency room; regional Level I trauma center; organ and tissue transplant center; medical residency programs; 1000 Blythe Blvd., 704-355-2000 or www.carolinashealthcare.org
• Presbyterian Hospital: Part of Novant Health; Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital with 24/7 emergency room; Nursing Mother’s Place; Women’s Center with Level IV intensive care nursery; 200 Hawthorne Lane, 704-384-4000 or www.presbyterian.org
• Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital: Part of Novant Health; specializes in orthopedic injuries and care; 1901 Randolph Road, 704-316-2000 or www.presbyterian.org/ortho
• Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; adults-only emergency, surgical and cardiac care; 2001 Vail Ave., 704-379-5000 or www.carolinashealthcare.org/facilities/hospitals/mercy

UNIVERSITY CITY

• Carolinas Medical Center-University: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; second-busiest emergency department in Mecklenburg after Carolinas Medical Center; 8800 North Tryon St., 704-548-6000, www.carolinashealthcare.org/facilities/hospitals/university

CONCORD

• Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast: Jeff Gordon Children’s Hospital, family practice residency program; 920 Church St. N., 704-783-3000 or www.cmc-northeast.org

HUNTERSVILLE

• Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville: Part of Novant Health; opened in 2004; maternity center; Nursing Mother’s Place; 10030 Gilead Road off I-77 Exit 23; 704-316-4000 or www.presbyterian.org/huntersville 

MOORESVILLE

• Lake Norman Regional Medical Center: Part of Health Management Associates chain; Interstate 77 Exit 33; 171 Fairview Road, 704-660-4000 or www.lnrmc.com

MATTHEWS

• Presbyterian Hospital Matthews: Part of Novant Health; acute care, such as cardiac and cancer services; maternity center; Nursing Mother’s Place; children’s unit; 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, 704-384-6500 or http://www.presbyterian.org/matthews

PINEVILLE

• Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; original provider of LDRP (labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum) suites in region; 10628 Park Road, 704-543-2025 or www.carolinashealthcare.org/facilities/hospitals/mercysouth

MONROE

• Carolinas Medical Center-Union: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; women’s and children’s services, emergency, cancer and heart care; 600 Hospital Drive, 704-283-3100 or www.carolinashealthcare.org/facilities/hospitals/union

GASTONIA

• Gaston Memorial Hospital: Part of CaroMont Health; neonatal intensive care unit has 16 private rooms for infants; 2525 Court Drive, 704-834-2000 or www.gastonhealthcare.org

LINCOLNTON

• Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln: Part of Carolinas HealthCare System; a replacement for the 101-bed, acute-care hospital is being built; 200 Gamble Drive, 704-735-3071 or www.lincolnmedical.org

ROCK HILL

• Piedmont Medical Center: Part of Tenet Healthcare Corp. chain. www.piedmonthealth.com