June 13, 2017
New Method of DNA Mapping Reveals True Damage of Smoking, Lung Cancer
A new technique from UNC School of Medicine scientists led by Nobel Prize winner Aziz Sancar reveals the genome-wide DNA damage that a major carcinogen causes.
June 13, 2017
A new technique from UNC School of Medicine scientists led by Nobel Prize winner Aziz Sancar reveals the genome-wide DNA damage that a major carcinogen causes.
June 13, 2017
On Monday, June 19, the new 1 Memorial Observation Unit will open 15 of its 25 beds in the former 1st floor OT/PT space at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. The remaining beds will be opened before the end of 2017.
June 7, 2017
In two previous studies, University of North Carolina researchers and colleagues linked infant brain anatomy differences to autism diagnoses at age two. Now they show differences in functional connections between brain regions at 6 months to predict autism at age two.
June 7, 2017
The Hospital Parking & Photo ID Office will be closed on Tuesday June 13, from noon – 2 p.m. for its monthly departmental meeting.
June 1, 2017
Use the steps below to access the Playground to preview workflows and processes in Epic@UNC.
June 1, 2017
To ensure compatibility with Epic’s 2017 software, which will be installed July 22 as part of Go-Live #6, ISD will be upgrading the Dragon dictation software on workstations across UNC Health Care in June. The new version of Dragon was tested by both ISD and several providers.
May 18, 2017
The new ‘MySupport@UNC’ system is now available with the goal of delivering a simple, one-stop source for your IT issues and needs.
May 12, 2017
Effective May 18, 2017, a new version of the General Consent for Treatment (GCT) for all UNC Health Care system entities and affiliates will replace all previous versions. All hard copies of the previous version should be shredded and replaced with the current version on May 18, 2017.
May 11, 2017
Did you know that most users have a Learning Home dashboard in Epic@UNC that provides direct links to educational materials and resources specific to your role, including Tip Sheets, materials used in Epic@UNC Training, tips and tricks, etc.
May 11, 2017
Dr. Paula Miller Dr. Paula Miller is a UNC Department of Medicine featured physician this month. Read the Q&A about Dr. Miller’s career and care philosophy, among other topics.
May 11, 2017
The Department of Medicine held its annual end-of-year awards ceremony on May 1, 2017. Many outstanding residents and faculty were recognized for their clinical and academic excellence, honoring the legacies of those who preceded them.
May 10, 2017
Dr. David A. Ontjes, who served as Chair of the Department of Medicine from 1981 to 1989, died on May 7. Ontjes specialized in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the University Presbyterian Church, 209 East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.