NC Children's

04/17/2026

A new AI-based program called the SHIRE is enabling UNC researchers to analyze mountains of medical data - without privacy violations.

04/16/2026

This joint doesn’t always develop correctly, but there is treatment.

04/16/2026

Every adult can play a role in keeping kids safe.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Big news worth celebrating!

The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded a grant to UNC Health's IMPACTT-NC program to bring mental health care directly into North Carolina schools — and we couldn't be more excited about what this means for kids and families across our state.

North Carolina ranks 44th in the nation for children's access to behavioral health care. Hundreds of thousands of kids struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges — and for many families, especially in rural areas, getting help is difficult.

IMPACTT-NC is changing that by using telehealth to bring therapists and child psychiatrists into schools — right where kids already are. No long drives. No waiting lists. No stigma of going to a clinic. Just care, delivered where it's needed most.

The UNC Department of Psychiatry’s Improving Adolescent and Child health Through Telepsychiatry in North Carolina (IMPACTT-NC) program has received a grant for $250,000 from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to continue expansion of its programming in support of school- and … Read more

04/14/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month ❤️

Acceptance means listening, learning, and creating spaces where autistic people can thrive—just as they are.

04/14/2026

Families of children with a genetic disorder called Hunter Syndrome are celebrating a potentially life-changing decision.

04/14/2026

What a wonderful advancement in science, offering hope for children who suffer with Hunter Syndrome and their families!

Congratulations, Dr. Muenzer!

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Muenzer of the UNC School of Medicine. A therapy evaluated in a clinical trial he led has now received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of Hunter syndrome.

This milestone represents meaningful progress for children living with this rare genetic disorder and offers new hope to the families and caregivers who support them every day.

04/08/2026

Children who are in the hospital for long periods of time risk losing important learning time, often having to repeat grades. Programs like this help keep children on track and allow them to return to school with their peers once they recover.

For six-plus decades, children have received an education when coming to Chapel Hill for medical treatment.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Exciting news for families across Chatham County!

We're grateful to share that UNC Children’s has received an Enbridge Fueling Futures grant to expand pediatric injury prevention across Chatham County.

Here’s what that means:

A baby gate installed before a first fall.
A medicine lock box that keeps curious hands safe.
A safe sleep space for a newborn.
A gun lock that can prevent an irreversible moment.

Through the UNC Trauma Pediatric Injury Prevention Program and Safe Kids Chatham County, these funds turn into real, tangible support, distributed through trusted partners like Chatham County DSS, Public Health, and WIC programs, reaching families directly.

Every item comes with clear, bilingual safety education, so families are not just given tools, they are empowered to use them.

This is prevention at its most practical!

Thank you Enbridge Gas North Carolina for helping us put safety directly into the homes of families who need it most!