NEWTON, NC – Carolina Caring Cardinal Kids’ Dr. Brooke Hata, Pediatrician, has been voted “Best Pediatrician” in the 2026 Best of Catawba Valley contest.
Dr. Hata has made a lasting impact on countless children and families navigating serious illness. Her expertise in pediatric care, combined with her personal commitment to helping each child experience joy despite their medical conditions, reflects Carolina Caring’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality support for all.
“I’m honored to care for children in our community and to be part of their lives as they navigate chronic illness,” says Dr. Hata. “It’s a privilege to make a meaningful difference each day by centering care on what matters most to these patients and their families.”
Launched in 2019, Cardinal Kids is the pediatric serious illness care program of Carolina Caring. It provides specialized care for children of all ages who face complex medical needs. Services include prenatal care, palliative medicine, and hospice care, utilizing a comprehensive approach to treatment that addresses each child’s physical needs as well as their social and emotional ones.
“Dr. Hata provides genuine, heartfelt support to every patient at Cardinal Kids,” says Christina McNally, President & CEO, Carolina Caring. “She is deeply committed to caring for children with serious illnesses and pours her heart into supporting our patients and families. Her dedication to supportive care helps ensure that children with complex medical needs receive the expert attention and compassion they deserve. We are incredibly proud to have Dr. Hata on our team and grateful that her commitment to thoughtful, high-quality pediatric care is being recognized.”
Along with this recognition, Carolina Caring has been voted Best of Catawba Valley 2026 Favorite Hospice Service, Favorite Healthcare Organization, and Favorite Pediatrician Office.
For more information about Carolina Caring Cardinal Kids and how it supports children and families in your community, please visit carolinacaring.org/cardinalkids. For more information about Carolina Caring, its services, and its mission to provide compassionate care for patients living with serious illness, please visit the organization’s website, carolinacaring.org or call 828.466.0466.
Pictured Above: Dr. Brooke Hata, Pediatrician, Carolina Caring Cardinal Kids
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ABOUT CAROLINA CARING
Founded in 1979, Carolina Caring is an independent, community-based, nonprofit healthcare provider. It specializes in programs that offer relief from chronic conditions, serious illnesses, and the challenges they bring, including palliative medicine and hospice care for all ages, primary care, and grief counseling. Carolina Caring serves 13 counties across western North Carolina and the Charlotte Region. For more information about the organization and its mission, please call (828) 466-0466 or visit www.carolinacaring.org.
