November 12, 2020
UNC Health Media Briefing: COVID Precautions During the Holidays
Today, UNC Health hosted a media briefing on COVID-19 precautions during the holidays, featuring Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, and Crystal Schiller, PhD.
Tag: UNC Health Care
November 12, 2020
Information Security: Update on UNC Health’s Response to Cyberattack Threats
UNC Health remains under a high alert from Federal officials about potential cyberattacks targeting healthcare systems. Everyone at UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine should read and heed the guidance from UNC Health ISD and UNC School of Medicine IT.
November 11, 2020
Henderson Announced as Vice President Research Officer for UNC Health
Dr. Shakira Henderson has been announced as Vice President, Research Officer for UNC Health. This newly created role will integrate the research efforts of UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine.
October 15, 2020
In-person Early Voting Begins Today
The in-person early voting period is under way through Saturday, October 31. We encourage all co-workers and providers to exercise your constitutional right to vote, during early voting or on Election Day November 3.
October 15, 2020
Chapel Hill resident explains why she’s taking part in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial
Chapel Hill resident, Gracie Howell, explains why she's taking part in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial held by UNC School of Medicine’s Infectious Diseases Division.
September 24, 2020
Dr. Burks’ Co-Worker Update: Sept. 24
The emotional health and well-being of co-workers across UNC Health is a top priority. In this week's video, Dr. Wesley Burks highlights the support resources available and shares some ways we can all support each other.
September 24, 2020
UNC Health Hits Milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 Tests, Prepares for Flu Season
In the very early stages of the pandemic, one team at UNC Health developed deployable tests for COVID-19 at a time when there were extreme limitations on testing availability. Thanks to their work, as of two weeks ago, UNC’s Medical Center hit its 100,000 test.
August 13, 2020
Carolina Care Highlight: Emily Kurzon Baker
Our Carolina Care Highlight this week recognizes Emily Kurzon Baker from the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology. Here's what one of her patients had to say: “All the staff at the Afib clinic with whom I interacted where very cheerful, pleasant, professional and kind. Emily Baker was really excellent - she carefully listened to my answers to her questions, explained options for treatment, checked that I understood..."
August 11, 2020
Researchers Create Mask Filtration Effectiveness Hierarchy
Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, research conducted at an EPA facility on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus shows that expired and sterilized used N95 masks are still very good at protecting wearers. This work was led by UNC School of Medicine's Emily Sickbert-Bennett, PhD, Phillip Clapp, PhD, and William Bennett, PhD.
August 6, 2020
Dr. Burks COVID-19 Update: August 6
In this latest update, Dr. Wesley Burks, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, discusses ongoing research and clinical trials underway at UNC to develop COVID-19 treatments and possible vaccines against SARS-CoV-2.
July 9, 2020
WATCH: COVID-19 Testing with Dr. Miller
UNC Health Media Briefing features Dr. Melissa Miller.
June 11, 2020
Dr. Wesley Burks Co-Worker Update: June 11
In this week's video update, Dr. Wesley Burks, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, shares details on the work being done to keep co-workers and patients safe as we resume in person appointments