We were proud to sponsor a Play for P.I.N.K. event on October 2 and 3. The event raised $50,000 that will go to breast cancer research. Play for P.I.N.K. is dedicated to giving people with breast cancer longer lives and better outcomes, donating 100% of funds raised to breast cancer research - thanks to supporters and volunteers like you. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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UNC Health is proactively focused on healthy-based, personalized care, changing people’s lives for the better.
About us
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us. General terms of service for UNC Health social media: https://www.facebook.com/unchealthcare/about_details
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1952
- Specialties
- Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Care, and Solid Organ Transplant
Locations
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Primary
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, US
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5221 Paramount Pkwy
Suite 120
Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, US
Employees at UNC Health
Updates
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It’s a heartbreaking statistic—about 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Just because pregnancy loss is common, however, doesn’t mean it’s easy to process. “Perinatal loss can feel like psychological jujitsu to work through,” says Julia Riddle, MD, a UNC Health psychiatrist with a focus in reproductive mental health. Dr. Riddle and UNC Health OB-GYN Henny Liwan, MD, explain what you need to know about getting pregnant after loss and how to move forward with grief. #PregnancyandInfantLossAwarenessMonth
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Christie Caviness, who works at the UNC Health Rex Mobile Mammography Unit, is a breast cancer survivor. She said early detection saved her life. “Early detection is very important,” she said. “I found out my very first mammogram. If I would have waited, I might not be standing in front of you.” We share this video on the Rex Mobile Mammography Unit as a part of National Mammography Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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UNC Children’s Hospital has been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospital” list for a 16th straight year. “I am incredibly proud of this national recognition, made possible by the tremendous work from our dedicated and extremely talented team,” said Dr. Stephanie Duggins Davis, physician-in-chief at UNC Children’s.
UNC Children's Hospital Named to 'Best Children's Hospitals' List - Chapelboro.com
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UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Director of Construction and Development to lead hospital facility projects across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Executive Director of Construction and Development, this Director will oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet all scope requirements. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams, influence various levels of the organization, and lead organizational change. Responsibilities include managing budgets, evaluating programs, guiding staff performance, and overseeing key relationships within the healthcare system. The Director will also foster a high-performing, inclusive environment and drive continuous improvement in all construction and development initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field, with at least eight (8) years of managerial experience in complex hospital construction. Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, NFPA, and other healthcare regulatory standards is required. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eZw3htJT
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Coping with forgetfulness after having a baby? Here's what you need to know about "Mommy Brain".
Mommy Brain Explained: Coping with Forgetfulness After Baby | UNC Health Talk
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This month, the ORCM Patient Access Team at UNC Hospitals, led by Susan Good, came together to collect non-perishable items to send to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Here's what a resident and business owner in Black Mountain said about the team's efforts: "Your seed donation started an amazing snowball effect. We set up tables in our side parking lot and wonderful folks like you kept dropping off supplies. Those in need are able to stop by anytime to gather any necessary supplies. Thank you!"
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Guavas have surprising benefits that make them healthier than many other fruits. "The soluble fiber found in guavas can help improve heart health, reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol," says Shelly Wegman, registered dietitian at UNC Health Rex Nutrition Services.
Guavas have surprising benefits that make them healthier than many other fruits, RDs say
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Winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it itchy and dry. Here are 6 steps you can take to prevent this unwelcome side effect of the season.
6 Tips for Winter Skin Care | UNC Health Talk
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As the leaves change and pumpkin spice fills the air, fall also ushers in seasonal allergies, particularly from ragweed. Are your sniffles from allergies or COVID-19? Here's how to tell.
COVID-19 or Just Fall Allergies? | UNC Health Talk
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