UNC Hospitals

The Oncology Infusion Center and Radiation Oncology Treatments at our Chapel Hill and Hillsborough campuses and UNC Endovascular Clinic will delay opening on Wednesday, Jan. 22 until 10 a.m. All other outpatient clinics (including Urgent Cares, and Infusion at Eastowne and Pittsboro, Imaging, and labs within clinics) will delay opening on Wednesday, Jan. 22 until Noon. Please check our Weather Updates page before driving to your clinic location. For the latest updates on weather related delays & closings info, visit: https://lnkd.in/epQki9iw

Can't sleep? Here are 6 questions to ask yourself. #SleepAwarenessWeek

Congratulations to our DAISY Award recipient, Ada Davila-Anderson, who works in the Benign Hematology Clinic! A physician colleague who nominated Ada shared: "Ada has become a first point of contact for many of our sickle cell patients when they are sick and scared. She is excellent at communicating with them and comforting them. Ada truly connects and cares."

Healthcare HR Week recognizes HR professionals in health care systems for the essential role they play in supporting healthcare organizations. #OneGreatTeam

When you know you’re done having babies or if you plan to stay child-free, you might be interested in a permanent option that eliminates the need for other contraceptive methods. Here are 7 things women should know about tubal ligation.

Michaela Erbstoesser, MBA, BSN, RN, CMSRN, knew early in her career that she wanted to help patients navigate all stages of the cancer journey. In her new role as the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund Manager, she hopes to help patients who are experiencing financial challenges while undergoing treatment. Read our interview with her here: https://bit.ly/439m5n3

This week, we celebrate our pulmonary rehabilitation teams at UNC Health. #OneGreatTeam

How does fluoride help teeth and what are the risks associated with it? A pediatric dentist answers some frequently asked questions.

It may start with a simple search online. You’re concerned about a symptom, so you turn to the internet to find out what it could be. Before you assume the worst, take a pause and consider making an appointment with your healthcare provider.

A fever usually means that your body is doing its job to make you well again. “Fevers make it harder for bacteria and viruses to survive,” says UNC Health family medicine physician Sarah Ruff, MD. “It’s a sign that your body is fighting off the infection.”