Employee News Online
The latest news from UNC Health Care and the UNC School of Medicine.
IMRT may not be more effective than older radiation techniques after prostatectomy
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy has become the most commonly used type of radiation in prostate cancer, but research from UNC suggests that the therapy may not be more effective than older, less expensive forms of radiation therapy in patients who have had a prostatectomy.
2013 Employee Opinion Survey now open
The 2013 Employee Opinion Survey is now open through Monday, June 3. Please view the following message (in English and Spanish) from Gary Park and Dr. Al Daugird.
Coming next week - The 2013 Employee Opinion Survey
What do you think? We want to know. The 2013 Employee Opinion Survey begins May 20. Check the Intranet home page to find the link to the survey beginning May 20.
Nutrition & Food Services welcomes guest chef May 30
UNC Hospitals' Nutrition & Food Services team is delighted to welcome Sean Fowler, Mandolin of Raleigh’s Executive Chef, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. Chef Fowler will join UNC Hospitals' Executive Chef Shawn Dolan and Director Angelo Mojica to provide a cooking demonstration and offer a lunch special for our patients, visitors, and co-workers on patient menus and in the Terrace Café.
Hillsborough Medical Office Building opens July 1
The Hillsborough Medical Office Building, a three-floor, 60,000-square-foot building, will open July 1, 2013, as the first piece of UNC Health Care's Hillsborough Campus.
CTRC to Relocate May 31
On May 31, 2013, Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) inpatient and outpatient operations will move from their location on 3 Bedtower to new locations.
PTO Leave Sell-Back Election Period & Traditional Leave Conversion to PTO Ends May 24
From now until May 24, 2013, UNC Health Care will offer a Paid Time Off (PTO) sell-back election period with a payout on June 19, 2013.
UNC Health Care in Haiti
Three UNC Health Care nurses traveled to Haiti to provide care to those in need.
Brushes with Life: Art, Artists and Mental Illness Art Gallery opening May 21
The Brushes with Life Art Gallery, located in the Neurosciences Hospital, displays art of local adults living with mental illness. Come celebrate their talents on May 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Give your opinion about taking pills and enter to win a $200 VISA Gift Card!
Researchers from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and the School of Medicine are looking for volunteers to participate in an online survey to learn about what it is like to take pills.
Celebrate Older Americans Month with the Geriatric Resource Nurses!
May 2013 is Older Americans Month! Help us to celebrate this wonderful event on May 23 in the 8 Bedtower Resource Room. The educational series begins at 11 a.m. Food will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Did you know? - Nicotine Dependence Program
Read below for more facts on nicotine replacement therapy from the UNC Nicotine Dependence Program.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) class on August 21
The Advanced Life Support Program is offering a Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) class on August 21, 2013, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Timberlyne educational facility.
Applications for Fall 2013 NA II Training Program
Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Fall 2013 Nursing Assistant II Training Program! The program dates are August 13 – November 11.
Radiology Systems Downtime Communication
Radiology interpretations will not be available in PACS or WebCIS between 4:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18.
Triangle Heart Walk Kick-Off Meeting for Captains
Join Team UNC Health Care for the 2013 Triangle Heart Walk! A Kick-Off for Team Captains will be hosted on Thursday, June 13 from 11am-1pm in the 3 Anderson Conference Room.
News from HR
News from HR this week includes: health insurance annual enrollment and on-site representatives from Glen Lennox Apartments, Fidelity, Collins Crossing Apartments, Homewatch CareGivers of the Triangle, T-Mobile, Cosgrove Hill Apartments, Employee Benefits, Royal Park Apartments, Chapel Hill Tire and Car Care Center and Chamber's Ridge Apartments.
May 2013 Nursing Policy Updates
Read the March 2013 Nursing Policy Updates below.
