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UNC Family Medicine expands successful weight management program
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After a successful start, the UNC Family Medicine Center’s Weight Management Program is expanding. During the last year, counselors have worked individually with more than 80 patients at the Family Medicine Center. Program results show that 60 percent of patients with at least four visits lost some weight, and 100 percent reported satisfaction with the care they received.
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Vital Signs
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2016
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Oct. 13
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Award recognizes “angels” in the NICU
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Megan Hall, founder and CEO of Avery’s Angels Gastroschisis Foundation, recently returned to N.C. Children’s Hospital to present the organization’s Award of Excellence to members of her late son, Avery’s, Newborn Critical Care Center team.
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UNC Children's News
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2015
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November
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Carolina Care Highlight: Jennifer Woody
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Our patient comment this week recognizes Jennifer Woody, FNP, from the Departments of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery: "Jennifer is off the scales. I had talked to three other professionals about the issue I had. Jennifer thoroughly explained things in ways I could understand, talked to me about medication, what I could expect, more details about my condition, and made sure to schedule a followup..."
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Employee News Online
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2018
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June 28
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MS patients form long-term bonds with providers
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When treating a chronic condition, trust between patient and provider is paramount. UNC’s commitment to compassionate care was honored recently with the designation as a “Partner in MS Care” facility.
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2016
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August
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TAVR program continues growth, fosters integration
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UNC Medical Center’s Structural Heart Team offers patients a chance at a more active life, promotes collaboration across the UNC Health Care system.
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News
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2016
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July
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Pediatric GI welcomes new division chief
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Dr. Francisco Sylvester brings a zest for work that even makes Mondays bright.
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UNC Children's News
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CARE 2015
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Issue 1
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The Measure of a Doctor
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As Harold Pillsbury, MD, retires as chair of UNC Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, we take a look back at his career through the eyes of one of his patients.
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News
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2018
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June
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UNC GYN: Surgical Excellence
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In the recent U.S. News and World Report rankings of America’s Best Hospitals, UNC Hospitals was nationally ranked in five of the 16 specialties. In this series, we profile these specialties to learn more about what makes them so outstanding.
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News
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2015
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October
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Carolina Care Excellence Highlight: Dr. Sarah Corley
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Our patient comment this week recognizes Dr. Sarah Corley in the Department of Dermatology: "Dr. Corley was terrific! As I mentioned before, I had to bring my 22-month twin boys with me to the appointment. Dr. Corley (and the resident) were so kind to the boys to help keep them occupied during the visit and still provide me with outstanding care...
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Employee News Online
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2018
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April 12
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June 2010 Comfort Zone - the Pain Newsletter
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This next addition of The Comfort Zone includes information on epidural infusions, when choosing epidural/intrathecal infusions can be an appropriate form of pain management, definitions of epidural/intrathecal bolus types, kudos to the Pediatric Pain Team and other helpful reminders.
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Vital Signs
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2010
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Vital Signs - July 1, 2010