UNC Health Care System introduces new safety measures for platelet transfusions
UNC Health Care has implemented a new system to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.
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Google's sweetest service? A trip to trick out Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
Employees from the Chapel Hill, Durham and Lenoir, North Carolina Google offices participated in the annual GoogleServe event, with this year's focus being a revamp of a space in the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. After weeks of planning, the team decided to take on the House's video game room, which was in need of new technology. The volunteers donated thousands of dollars worth of TVs, gaming consoles and Google electronics, as well as new toys and bean bag chairs for the play rooms. After hours of cleaning, building and baking, the House was decked out and ready for families who need a clean, fun space to relax after long days at the hospital. For the RMH, which fundraises 93 percent of its yearly operating budget, this donation was important — and the day of service cemented a partnership between RMH Chapel Hill and the local Google offices that will continue into the future.
This workshop teaches families how to use sign language to talk to their babies
Kelly said beyond reducing tantrums, improving confidence and deepening the connection between parent and child, teaching young children sign language improves their ability to learn and communicate later on in life.
UNC Health Care looking to expand patient care with new Eastowne development
UNC Health Care and the Town of Chapel Hill are hoping to meet the growing needs of local residents with the development of Eastowne Medical Park which is bringing more access to medical care to the Chapel Hill area.
How one UNC professor is changing the way we approach Alzheimer's research
“We know now that the pathology for Alzheimer’s starts to build 20 years before the patient actually goes to the doctor's office or says, ‘Gee, I’m having a real problem with my memory.'”
UNC students bring joy to children in hospitals with Moment of Magic
To most kids, the world revolves around recess and their next birthday party, but for the 27 percent of U.S. children that live with chronic illnesses, it’s not that simple.
Duke changed its mind on the Durham-Orange Light Rail, throwing the project off track
After more than $130 million in Orange-Durham tax dollars was spent designing a new light rail transit system, Duke University informed GoTriangle that it will not permit construction on Erwin Road.
Here's how you can help Carolina for the Kids raise $60,000 in 24 hours
Carolina For The Kids is planning exciting events to meet their goal to raise $60,000 in a 24-hour period between Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.
Ronald McDonald House celebrates over 30 years in Chapel Hill
The Ronald McDonald House has been a saving grace for several families who have been displaced by their child's illness or injury, and students at UNC are eager to support it by volunteering.
Rural residents can't access health care in a county full of doctors
“What's lost in that is that southern Orange County looks quite different from northern Orange County, and by considering the county as a whole, we may lose visibility on parts of it that may face different kinds of challenges.”
UNC committee launches toy drive to spread holiday cheer to UNC Children's Hospital
In the hopes of collecting more toys than last year’s collection, the committee decided to make the drive a month-long collection from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14. It also increased the number of collection bins from the previous year.
New building for UNC Health Care to cause increased traffic in Chapel Hill
Think that Chapel Hill traffic can't get any worse? UNC is upgrading its surgical hospital due to outdated operating rooms and a lack of sufficient space for patients and hospital staff. The surgical tower is expected to be completed in 2022, and its construction may be responsible for increased traffic in Chapel Hill.
Chapel Hill gears up for Halloween festivities
The Town's preparations are in full swing with Halloween-themed planetarium shows, food trucks and safety strategies for Franklin Street.
Pig out for the cure celebrates 6th annual fundraiser for Lineberger Center
Smokey pulled pork doused in barbecue sauce. Crispy fried chicken. Buttery hush puppies.
UNC takes the lead in a nationwide flu vaccination competition
UNC is beating North Carolina State University in a nationwide competition run by Alana’s Foundation to vaccinate the most people by Dec. 7.
Study shows racial disparity in treatment for patients recovering from heart attacks
A study led by UNC School of Medicine cardiology fellow Sameer Arora and his team found that racial disparities in the treatment of NSTEMI are still present.
UNC combats drug abuse with Medication Take Back Day
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy was inspired by the Drug Enforcement Administration's Take Back Day, an initiative promoting the safe disposal of drugs. On Oct. 2 pharmacists will educate Orange County residents on the safest practices to get rid of their expired or unused medication.
She survived med school and a UNC residency ... can she make it through 'Survivor?'
"Being on television is the part I’m most uncomfortable with. I’m not seeking fame. I did this to discover something within myself."
Q&A with UNC Children’s new Surgeon in Chief, Dr. Hayes-Jordan
In June 2018, Dr. Andrea Hayes-Jordan began her role as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at the UNC School of Medicine, and Surgeon in Chief at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. A few months in, Dr. Hayes-Jordan discussed her outlook on improvements to the hospital and her pioneering work on a rare disease.
UNC Hospitals are getting an upgrade with new surgical tower
The tower will be the single largest building on the UNC Hospitals campus at 335,000 sq. ft.
