Transit Update

Read more for an update on Good Friday bus service.

Nursing Grand Rounds Apr 08, 2011 from 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM — OR classroom, 2nd floor,

Our next Nursing Grand Rounds will be "Professional Portfolios: Why Every Nurse Needs One" presented by Billy Bevill, MSN, RN.

Skin and Wound Resource CNA Class

This all-day class on June 22 is intended for CNA1s and CNA2s who wish to function as Skin and Wound Resource CNAs on their units.

Low-fat Snickerdoodle Cookies for National Nutrition Month

To celebrate National Nutrition Month, members of the Nutrition and Food Services management team will be presenting our latest invention, Low-fat Snickerdoodle cookies on Wednesday, March 30 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Children’s Hospital lobby as the grand finale to the month. Come by and check out our newest sweet treat. We will have samples and nutritional information available.

Pain Management Meeting Apr 16, 2011 from 07:20 AM to 05:00 PM — William and Ida Friday Center,

The meeting will address pain management and current options and updates in treatment for the pain patient.

McLendon Clinical Laboratories Memo - #69

On Monday, March 28, McLendon Clinical Laboratories began using a central call center for incoming calls for Core Laboratory, Microbiology, and Outreach.

Call for Nominations: Cefalo House Officer Award

The Robert C. Cefalo House Officer Award recognizes members of UNC Hospitals’ Housestaff for exemplary service to patients and families, professional performance and compassionate patient care.

Glassman joins Your Health radio this weekend

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH, Professor Bernard Glassman will be joining us to discuss emerging technologies in public health.

New Isolation Sign - Enteric Precautions

Clinical staff will begin to see a new isolation sign on the patient care units. The new sign is Enteric Contact Precautions and is being used for patients who have active infection with C. difficile, rotavirus, or norovirus.

Supply Chain Services wants your feedback

Management and staff would like to know from our customers how we are doing. We want to recognize outstanding staff service and performance as well as suggestions for improvement in Supply Chain Services.

Sliding Scale Insulin (SSI) Changes in CPOE

On Sunday, April 3, changes are coming to the CPOE SSI orders.

Meditation Group Apr 05, 2011 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM — NC Cancer Hospital Chapel,

Take time out of your busy schedule to care for your inner self through meditation.

VIDEO: UNC Health Care Nursing Diversity Council supports HPREP

Staff from UNC Health Care's Nursing Diversity Council recently volunteered to support the UNC School of Medicine's Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP). The purpose of this student-run program is to connect with underrepresented minority high school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.

Scrubs and Shoes Fundraising Sale from Apr 05, 2011 07:30 AM to Apr 07, 2011 04:00 PM — Neurosciences Hospital Lobby Retail Space,

The Scrubs and Shoes Fundraising Sale, sponsored by the UNC Hospitals Volunteer Association, will be held in the Neurosciences Hospital Lobby Retail Space Tuesday, April 5 -Thursday, April 7, from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Employee Recognition T-Shirt Contest Voting

For the past few years the Commitment to Caring Employee Experience Team – now the Employee Engagement Team - has provided T-shirts during Employee Recognition Week to show our appreciation for everyone’s hard work and dedication throughout the year. Again this year we wanted to give employees the opportunity to help choose the design for this year’s T-shirts!

PICU Celebrates VAP-Free Year

Hats off to the PICU! As of March 12, one year has passed since the last ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in the Pediatric ICU. Such a huge milestone called for a celebration!

News from H.R.

News updates this week include: Healthcare Employee Loan Application Day, SunTrust On-Site, Employee Benefits at Hospital, NEW - Employee Records at Hospital, Benefits Fair, Maternity Workshop and Career Opportunities.

UNC Urgent Care now open

UNC Urgent Care is conveniently located just off exit 273 of Interstate 40 at the intersection of Route 54 and Farrington Road in Chapel Hill. UNC Urgent Care is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. No appointments are necessary, all walk-ins are welcome and nearly all types of insurance are accepted. X-ray and lab services are available on-site. Call 919-957-6610 for more information.