North Carolina has joined the growing list of states reporting measles cases in 2024. Dr. David Weber strongly emphasized the need for vaccination. “It is a really serious disease in some people, even people who are completely healthy, for whom we have no therapies."
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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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https://www.unchealth.org/
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- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- 1952
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- Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Care, and Solid Organ Transplant
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Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, US
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🎉 Happy National Surgical Technologists Week! 🎉 This week, we’re excited to celebrate all of our amazing Surgical Technologists at UNC Hospitals! Thank you for everything you do for our hospitals and our community! 💙 #OneGreatTeam #NationalSurgicalTechWeek
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Experiencing election stress? WRAL shared our Health Talk article on how to manage it effectively.
4 tips for dealing with election stress
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UNC Health Rex hopes to build a new hospital in Wake Forest. “Our proposals will allow us to meet the growing healthcare needs of our community and begin to alleviate our current capacity constraints,” said Kirsten Riggs, interim president of UNC Health Rex.
UNC Health submits plans to build hospital in Wake Forest; residents hope it's approved
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Historically, there haven’t been effective or appropriate treatments for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), but that has changed. “We have new treatments that can be very effective for some patients," says UNC Health hematologist/oncologist Joshua Zeidner, MD. This new Health Talk article is shared as a part of Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month.
New Treatments Offer Promise to People with Acute Myeloid Leukemia | UNC Health Talk
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Nurses, managers, and directors from CTCCU and STCCU took a picture with our new sculpture and bench at the North Carolina Surgical Hospital, "Hearts and Hands: A Tribute to Healthcare Workers". This artwork recognizes the dedication and care exemplified by healthcare professionals during the pandemic of 2019-2023. We are grateful for your courage, compassion, and sacrifice during this time and always. ❤️
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Cervical cancer is less deadly than it used to be, thanks to the advent of screening tools that catch cellular changes early. But still, far too many women suffer because of this largely preventable disease. We share this article as a part of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.
Do You Know How to Reduce Your Risk of Cervical Cancer? | UNC Health Talk
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Today, people with HIV can live full, active lives for decades. Still, it's worth trying to avoid it in the first place. We share our article on PrEP as a part of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.
A Medication to Reduce Your Chances of Getting HIV | UNC Health Talk
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Facing cancer is stressful. Practicing yoga can help you build a sense of strength and resilience. Here are 9 benefits of practicing yoga. #NationalYogaAwarenessMonth
9 Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Survivors | UNC Health Talk
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