April 27, 2011
A container label that states "single dose container" on any bottle of sterile irrigation fluids indicates that once opened, any unused fluid must be immediately discarded.
April 12, 2011
Both the Nursing Staffing Office and the Central Resource Office (CRO) have moved to 6 Patient Support Tower, Suite E-6000.
March 30, 2011
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.
March 30, 2011
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.
February 23, 2011
In our recent mock survey, questions were raised about the frequency of eyewash and emergency shower inspections. There are no regulations as to the frequency of inspections; however, UNC Health Care does have a policy that addresses the frequency for these inspections.
January 26, 2011
Effective with the Feb. 16 payday, a new system featuring electronic pay statements and forms will be available to all employees. Through this system, employees will have online access to pay history, W-2s, and payroll-related change forms.
January 20, 2011
The UNC Gastrointestinal Surgery Bariatric Program is accepting new clients for evaluation for RNY Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, as well as medical weight loss management.
January 19, 2011
The facility is located on the corner of NC Highway 54 and Finley Golf Course Road.
September 2, 2010
For most of us Frank H. Netter, MD needs no introduction. His poignant medical illustrations for years have graced the pages of countless medical textbooks giving readers accurate and detailed depictions of the human anatomy. Dr. Netter's surgical training coupled with his artistic talents resulted in a collection of medical illustrations that remain beautiful, timeless and insightful.
August 26, 2010
Looking at the ingredients label on a diet soda raises questions: What the heck is glycerol ester of wood rosin? Brominated vegetable oil? Phenylketonurics? More importantly, are diet sodas and these ingredients unhealthy? Susannah Southern, an outpatient dietitian in UNC’s Department of Family Medicine, walks us through the basics.
June 3, 2010
For the last decade Sherri Jutz has suffered from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that robs her of energy. Symptoms include a drooping eyelid, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty chewing, and chronic fatigue, to name a few.
April 15, 2010
UNC Health Care is looking for walkers and captains to participate in The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2010 Race for the Cure. This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 12 at Meredith College, Raleigh.