Bush named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Tom Bush, MSN, FNP-BC, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) on Friday, June 24, at the AANP 26th National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lawrence appointed Executive Vice President of ACOG

Hal C. Lawrence, MD, adjunct professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, assumed the helm of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on July 1 as the new Executive Vice President (EVP).

News from H.R.

News updates this week include: Employee Records at Hospital, Employee Benefits at Hospital, NC Supplemental Plans Representative Visit, Fidelity Representative Session, Maternity Workshop, Benefits and Life Planning Workshop and Career Opportunities.

UNC Department of OB/GYN June Highlights and Honors

Read on to see last month's highlights, awards and honors from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Help Guest Services keep track of our wheelchairs

All inpatient unit and clinic employees are reminded that the wheelchairs labeled “PTWW (followed by a series of numbers)” or “Escort Services” or “Guest Services” should be left in the hospital lobbies after single-trip uses.

Volunteers needed for Wellness Center sprint triathlon yardsale

The sale will take place July 30 - 31.

Introducing the Innovations Unit on 4 Anderson North

Please read this note from Mary Tonges, PhD, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, about a new innovations unit located on 4 Anderson North and the work they have done to provide high quality and efficient care to patients.

UNC & Rex launch partnership website

UNC and Rex have created a new website to share the facts about our relationship and service to people throughout the state and here in our community.

UNC Hospitals celebrates four years tobacco free

Ever since UNC Hospitals became tobacco free on July 4, 2007, finding a place to smoke has become a challenge. For some employees, the policy provides an incentive to quit.