April 14, 2021
The Touchpoint 20 Zoom series is a 20-minute series of work and wellness topics to provide timely information to SOM staff in a condensed format. This is one of several efforts being launched to better support our staff, engage with our SOM leaders, and build community.
March 30, 2021
On July 1, the System-wide Integrated Well-Being program’s current co-leaders will pass the torch to a new duo. Nadia Charguia, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Taking Care of Our Own program and Medical Director of UNC Psychiatry Outpatient Clinics, will co-lead the Well-Being Program with Holly Bunn, M.Ed., UNC Health System Executive Director of Learning and Organizational Development.
March 25, 2021
After 35 years of service as the Vice Chair for Administration in the Department of Family Medicine, Ron Lingley, MSPH, will retire in July 2021.
March 19, 2021
In UNC Health’s continuous efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a new position, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), is now available for qualified candidates to apply.
March 19, 2021
The months of March and April are filled with celebrations that reflect our diverse backgrounds, copious holidays, and traditions celebrated by the Carolina and UNC Health community.
March 17, 2021
The UNC School of Medicine (SOM) has earned a full eight-year continued accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This process, which occurs every eight years, allows the School of Medicine to review progress and accomplishments, and evaluate strengths and challenges with respect to medical student education based on LCME accreditation standards and elements.
March 16, 2021
On Tuesday, April 6, the WebXchange paging and on-call scheduling system will be decommissioned and replaced by myUNC Health Directory. This new system will help to create one standard directory, web-based paging and hospital operator system across all of UNC Health’s hospitals.
March 16, 2021
Reducing unwarranted red blood cell transfusions is a Care Redesign UNC Health goal for FY21.
March 15, 2021
Mark your calendars for the next UNC School of Medicine Touchpoint 20 Zoom-to-YouTube experience set for Friday, March 26.
March 10, 2021
Save the date for the next UNC School of Medicine Touchpoint 20 Zoom-to-You Tube: Topic: Opportunities for Professional Development – Investing in You Friday, Mar. 26 12:00 – 12:20pm Link to add to your calendar Moderator: Karlina Matthews, Associate Dean of Administration Speakers: Mark Haapala, Director of Organizational and Professional Development at UNC HR will …
March 9, 2021
School of Medicine and UNC Health faculty staff, and learners will have an opportunity to view the documentary “Black Men in White Coats” free of charge, thanks to the Office of Inclusive Excellence.
March 9, 2021
In a multigenerational, multicultural workforce, where our co-workers and the patients we care for represent varied backgrounds, it is imperative that we carve out time to participate in available Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainings. It is also important that leaders allow time for team members to participate in training opportunities.