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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

Until age 4, Sam Hollamon was a preschooler who loved swimming. That all changed when a surgery to fix a small hole in his eardrum resulted in a total sensory hearing loss in his right ear, most likely because of an infection following surgery. In recognition of Deaf History Month, hear his mother's story and her quest to help her son hear.

Join our crew of amazing volunteers and enjoy a front row seat to witness the path to the PGA Tour! Your support is also for a great cause, as tournament proceeds will benefit the new NC Children's hospital. Whether you’re a golf novice, an avid fan, a new volunteer or have been an integral volunteer for years, there is a place for you! This year's event once again takes place from May 26 to June 1 at the Raleigh Country Club. For more info & a list of great reasons to volunteer visit: https://lnkd.in/deJVUK7g If you have specific questions about volunteering with us for the UNC Health Championship, please contact Cindy Hanson: [email protected].

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that disrupts signals to and from the brain. In recognition of National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, UNC Health experts are here to answer common questions about MS.

If you’ve been stuck in bed with flu-like symptoms and a wet cough that produces mucus and doesn’t respond to cold and sinus medicines, you may have pneumonia. Here are four things you need to know about pneumonia. #pneumonia

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. In the United States, more than 30,000 men live with the bleeding disorder hemophilia. Learn more about the condition from UNC Health Talk.

?? Today was a great day—Match Day! ?? Congratulations to all of our UNC School of Medicine students on their matches! Your hard work and dedication, along with the guidance of incredible teachers and mentors, have led you to this milestone. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the next chapter of your journey! ???? #MatchDay #Congratulations

Last week, we proudly hosted our first-ever post-pandemic in-person You Belong Here: New Teammate Welcome – a milestone moment in reconnecting and strengthening our workplace culture. This event brought together teammates who joined UNC Hospitals or UNC Faculty Physicians in the last 60 days at our Chapel Hill campus. They had the unique opportunity to engage with our executive leaders, build connections, and experience firsthand what makes UNC Health such a special place to work. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended—we’re thrilled to have you on board! #YouBelongHere #NewTeammateWelcome #UNCHealth #StrongerTogether

Nolan Krist was 18 months old and living in an orphanage in China with a cleft lip and palate that made eating and growing difficult. Today, after years of treatment at UNC Health, Nolan is living a full and happy life with his family—and lots of french fries.

Whether in the locker room or on the sidelines, it seems like everyone in the world of youth sports is talking about the power of protein. In recognition of National Nutrition Month, here are three things young athletes need to know about protein. #NationalNutritionMonth