October 19, 2021
Anthony Charles Appointed Associate Editor of JAMA
JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association, announced the appointment of Anthony Charles, MD, MPH, as associate editor.
Category: Announcements
October 13, 2021
UNC Health Selects Audrea Caesar as First Chief DEI Officer
Caesar will oversee health equity efforts at UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine
October 7, 2021
UNC Medical Center Hillsborough is now accredited by the ACEP Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Program (GEDA)
The Emergency Department at UNC Hillsborough has been officially recognized nationally as being a geriatrics friendly facility.
October 6, 2021
Health Equity Speaker Series Recording now available
In Case You Missed It: “Can we really advance Health Equity? Five key strategies to consider” The UNC Health Office of Health Equity, The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and the Health Disparities Program hosted a Health Equity Seminar on September 24, 2021 featuring Dr. Crystal Cene, MD, MPH, FAHA and Angela Bryant, JD.
October 1, 2021
Blue Ridge HealthCare Finalizes Agreement with UNC Health
Partnership strengthens rural healthcare, expands access to specialty services for the Mountain Region.
September 30, 2021
Barbara-Ann Bybel, UNC Health Director of Psychiatry Services, Set to Speak at NCHA Virtual Town Hall Event
Barbara-Ann Bybel, director of psychiatry services for UNC Health and UNC WakeBrook, will be addressing the state’s mental health crisis at the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) Virtual Town Hall next month.
September 29, 2021
UNC CHER Publishes First Annual Report
The Center for Health Equity Research is pleased to present our first annual report, covering July 2019 through June 2020, is our chance to share what we've accomplished with you.
September 29, 2021
Educational Technology Training Opportunities for October
School of Medicine IT recently launched an IT Training site with live and on-demand educational technology sessions for the school. Here are some of the upcoming events scheduled for October. Except where noted, you can register for these classes on our Events page. We hope you’ll join us!
September 23, 2021
Fletcher to Deliver 2021 Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture
Please mark your calendars for this year’s Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture, which will be held virtually on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The event will open at 3:45 p.m. with the lecture scheduled to commence at 4:00 p.m.
September 23, 2021
Five-Year Review of the McAllister Heart Institute and Co-Directors Drs. Victoria Bautch and Rick Stouffer
An ad hoc committee has been appointed to undertake a routine review of the McAllister Heart Institute and Co-Directors Drs. Victoria Bautch and Rick Stouffer. The review is a standard procedure of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and will take place on October 20, 2021.
September 23, 2021
Last Chance to Register for the Women in Medical Sciences Retreat
Celebrate Women in Medicine month by attending the Women in Medical Sciences Retreat on September 24th from 9:00am-1:00pm. This virtual event will inspire you with big ideas and practical strategies to change how you think about time. All are welcome.
September 23, 2021
North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center Approved for Re-Verification as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center
The American Burn Association (ABA) conducted a site visit on June 18, 2021 of the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. The ABA Burn Center Verification Review Committee approved the site report and has approved the Burn Center for re-verification as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center through July 31, 2024. They commend the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center for its commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing quality burn care to patients.