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If your loved one has finally sought treatment for their drinking or drug use, they are starting a journey that will require care and support. "We know that if a person has family and friends who take an interest and engage in their treatment, the outcome is better, so show up for your loved one," says Dan Velez, MSW, a licensed clinical social worker and clinical supervisor at UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR).

Dr. Robert Ferris, Executive Director, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, rang the pregame siren at Hockey Fights Cancer Night with the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 17. ???? We were proud to sponsor this special game, dedicated to honoring and supporting those impacted by cancer.

Before Dr. Ross Boyce led projects to fight malaria in Uganda, he led soldiers in combat in Iraq. Learn more about his remarkable life in the feature story below. https://lnkd.in/etS7kgAH

Our Marketing & Communications team is #ReachingNewHeights every week with fresh ideas and creative strategies! ?? Let’s take a moment to celebrate their hard work & dedication during Health Care Strategy & Market Development Week. Join us in showing some love for this amazing team! ?? #HealthCareStrategyWeek #OneGreatTeam

Can science help clinicians rewire damaged brains? UNC School of Medicine researchers are hopeful that innovative tools will help them discover how patients recover from strokes. https://lnkd.in/edG7MKRx

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Services at UNC Health are excited to host the 19th Annual The Beat Goes On: Partnerships in Practice Conference. The conference will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Parkway in Morrisville, NC. Historically, this conference has been attended by over 100 cardiovascular nurses and allied health professionals from across North Carolina. This year, topics will include cardiogenic shock, transplant services, advanced care at home, and cardiac rehabilitation. Presenters include inpatient, ambulatory care, and procedural physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers from UNC Health and other local institutions. Participants will have the opportunity to utilize the presentations and shared personal experiences to challenge their everyday assumptions in providing holistic care. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eKdWaUSu

From a doctor swimming out of his car and hitchhiking to work, to crews trying to remove landslide debris with a snowplow, to teammates making thousands of meals with one burner and one oven. Hear how UNC Health teammates worked as #OneGreatTeam through Hurricane Helene to continue caring for our patients and community members in #WesternNorthCarolina.

Stay warm and cozy this winter—and out of the ER—with these doctor-approved tips for avoiding seasonal health hazards.

The winter holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year—or the sickest. Follow these 3 steps to reduce your risk of catching the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other bugs that thrive during the festive season. https://lnkd.in/e5XVh4gn

The CDC is warning that viruses will spread over the next couple of months. UNC Health Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Zach Willis discusses what you can do to be prepared. https://lnkd.in/d7uNNQqG