December 14, 2021
Reminder: UNC School of Medicine Touchpoint 20: Wellness into the Holidays
Learn more about common stressors during the holiday season and coping strategies that can help.
Category: Wellness
November 23, 2021
Funding Opportunity Available for Physician Scientists with Caregiving Demands due to COVID-19
The UNC School of Medicine Caregivers at Carolina program is accepting applications until 11:59pm EST on January 17, 2022. Physician scientists whose research productivity is being impacted by increased family caregiving responsibilities resulting from COVID-19 may be eligible.
November 19, 2021
Holiday Reminder: Wellness Resources Are Available
The holiday season can be a stressful and difficult time, and resources are available to help.
November 17, 2021
Participate in Wellness Week
The School of Medicine’s Well-Being Committee invites the UNC SOM and UNC Health community to save the date for this year’s Wellness Week. There's still time to participate as events will be held until the afternoon of November 19, 2021.
November 3, 2021
Save the Date for Wellness Week!
The School of Medicine’s Well-Being Committee invites the UNC SOM and UNC Health community to save the date for this year’s Wellness Week. The week of events will be held from November 15-19, 2021.
October 28, 2021
Appointments now available for Booster Doses of Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines
Please follow the steps below to schedule your booster dose and help us share this information with our patients.
October 27, 2021
Deadline Approaching for UNC-Chapel Hill Vaccine Requirement
Under federal guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing either a second dose in a two-dose series or one dose of a single-dose vaccine.
September 2, 2021
Register Now for the Women in Medical Sciences Conference
The Association for Professional Women in Medical Sciences (APWIMS), the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development, and the UNC Health Foundation invite the SOM community to register now for the 2021 Women in Medical Sciences Conference. This year’s conference will be held on September 24, 2021 from 9:00am-1:00pm.
July 22, 2021
Wellness Champion RFA
UNC School of Medicine is seeking an energetic and innovative faculty member for the position of Director of Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs. We seek an individual with proven leadership experience capable of working as part of a fast-paced, results-oriented team.
July 15, 2021
COVID Rapid Response Grants Support 22 Communities Nationwide to Improve Health Equity
Clinical Scholars awarded $298,000 in COVID rapid response grants for 22 projects nationwide. The national leadership program for health care providers pivoted program funds which helped nearly 10,000 people plus animals in this unprecedented time of need.
June 9, 2021
Lead With Compassion Yoga Teacher Training 2021-22
Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion Yoga Teacher Training program offers an inclusive and compassionate approach to Hatha yoga with a foundation in contemporary anatomy, neuroscience, and research backed mindfulness tools. We place emphasis on body mechanics, modifications to adapt the practice, and modern knowledge of the body and mind to offer a comprehensive scope of yoga. Balance Through Movement Lead With Compassion is a Yoga Alliance certified training.
April 20, 2021
Bluth Co-writes Book on Mindfulness, Self-Compassion for Teens
Karen Bluth, PhD, is co-author of a new book "Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teens with ADHD: Build Executive Functioning Skills, Increase Motivation, and Improve Self-Confidence" will be officially released May 1 by New Harbinger Publishers.