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After 30 years as Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Myron “Mike” Cohen, MD, the Yeargan-Bate Eminent Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, and Epidemiology, will step down from his post. He will continue in his many other roles as professor, researcher and physician, directing the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases (IGHID), and also serving as Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Health.

Ronald Falk, MD, chairman of the UNC Department of Medicine, has announced that Joseph Eron, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases.

UNC Lineberger researchers were awarded $5.5 million to increase colorectal cancer screening, follow-up, and care referrals in community health centers in North Carolina. Daniel S. Reuland, MD, MPH, leads UNC Lineberger's Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative.

William E. Whitehead, PhD, principal investigator of NIH-funded fecal incontinence study

The UNC School of Medicine is one of four clinical sites participating in a five-year $10 million NIH-funded project to identify the most effective treatment options for fecal incontinence. William E. Whitehead, PhD, professor of medicine in the department of medicine’s division of gastroenterology, is one of four principal investigators.

The UNC Center for Latino Health (CELAH) recognizes its 10 year anniversary, announces a new cardiology clinic, and celebrates CELAH Center Manager Claudia Rojas as "Community Service Person of the Year."

Jeff Strickler, Vice-President, UNC Health Care Hillsborough Hospital, Maureen Dale, MD, Cathy Madigan, MD, Chief Nursing Officer, and Kittra Felton

Maureen Dale, MD, receives Friend of Nursing Award and Internal Medicine Housestaff Faculty Award.

For patients with end-stage chronic lung disease, every breath is tiresome and difficult. When the disease is no longer responsive to medical therapies, a lung transplant is a possibility for patients under the age of 70. Frank Sands is breathing new life after a double lung transplant. To show his gratitude, he made a financial gift to create an endowed professorship, supporting the future of UNC’s Lung Transplant Program.

L-R: Tina Colucci MSN, ANP-C, Carol Allen RN, Lisa Janson LPN, Emily Britton RN, Connie Fecik MPM, FNP-BS, NP, Kristen Goldston, Taylor Herndon MHA, Jessica Bachinski RN, Elsa Dena, Charlene Whayne RN, Thelsa Weickert MD, Sonalie Patel, Sarah Waters ANP.

The newest project from the department of medicine’s Value Care Action Group (VCAG) is better serving patients with early heart failure while also reducing visits to the ED and subsequent hospitalizations.

Patients seen in the specialized program would get treatment, and after being on a stable regimen, return to continue the management from the primary care office.

Dr. Sriram Machineni joins the UNC department of medicine’s division of endocrinology and metabolism to build a chronic care model for treating obesity.

Robb Kehoe and Kristen Hendrickson in the recording studio.

The UNC department of medicine has received an “Award of Excellence” and “Best of Category” for a Chair’s Corner podcast series.

The Chairman's Award was presented to Lucy Witt and Kim Weaver.

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.

Dr. David A. Ontjes (Restoration Credit: Ken Jackson)

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.

Author Archives: Kim Morris

Cohen Steps Down as Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases

Eron Appointed Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Researchers awarded $5.5M to improve colorectal cancer screening in North Carolina

Fecal incontinence study compares treatment efficiency, safety and cost

Culturally competent care for the Latino Community

Nursing Friend, Role Model for Residents – Dale Receives Two Awards

Tale of two double lung transplants and one enduring tribute

UNC’s outpatient diuresis clinic offers new approach to managing heart failure

Rethinking Obesity Care

Autoimmune podcast series wins “best in category” at NCPRSA InSpire Awards

UNC Internal Medicine Residents Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony

Remembering Former Department of Medicine Chair David Ontjes, MD