UNC Health Pardee

12/31/2025

Walk through a patient's cancer journey, reflect on resiliency through the storm, and take a closer look at new services and screenings in this year's annual report from Pardee Cancer Center.

We welcome you to read our stories of hope and news of growth to support our community's needs.

Read it here: pardeehospital.org/care-treatment/cancer

12/30/2025

As of today, Dec. 30, 2025, UNC Health Pardee will implement visitor restrictions in all inpatient areas at our main hospital campus in response to increased flu-like illness across the region. These restrictions are in place for the safety of our patients, teammates, and community:

🔹 Limit of two (2) visitors per patient

🔹 Visitors must be 11 years or older

🔹 Individuals should avoid visiting the hospital if they have respiratory symptoms or any of the following: headache, muscle aches, cough, fever, sore throat, and/or a runny or stuffy nose.

Masks remain optional for visitors, though they are strongly encouraged during this time.

Anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms should visit an urgent care location. Seek care at the emergency department or hospital only when symptoms are severe or life-threatening.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3YUw5Nr

12/29/2025

Please note the adjusted holiday hours at Pardee this week:

🚑 The Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for emergencies

🤒 Pardee Urgent Care will be open 8am-5pm on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

🩺 All physician offices will be closed on New Year’s Day

💊 Pardee Rx and the outpatient pharmacy will be closed on New Year’s Day

Visit our website for complete details and updates: https://bit.ly/490TBhO

12/28/2025

Explore these featured jobs at UNC Health Pardee and find your future career:

🔹 Surgical Tech, Certified, Days (Req: 199719)

🔹 PFS Supervisor, Days (Req: 204764)

🔹 Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Days (Req: 202582)

🔹 RN, Emergency Room, Nights (Req: 203405)

🔹 RN, Cardiac Progressive Care, Nights (Req: 170807)

🔹 RN, Medical Surgical Oncology, Nights (Req: 166815)

🔹 RN, Orthopedics, Nights (Req: 162149)

🔹 Radiologic Tech, Registered, Variable (Req: 203813)

🔹 Registered Nurse, Cardiology Practice, Days (Req: 173129)

🔹 Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time), Variable (Req: 193896)

🔹 Certified Medical Assistant, Neurology, Nights (Req: 199611)

🔹 Certified Athletic Trainer, Variable (Req: 186484)

Learn more and apply:

Search 200 Pardee UNC Health Care Careers available at UNC Health Care.

12/27/2025

Feeling blue during these darker, colder winter months? You may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Jeremy Moses, PA-C, with Pardee BlueMD shares the symptoms to watch for, lifestyle changes to help you feel better, and when you should talk to your health care provider.

Check out the blog:

If you are feeling blue this time of year, you’re not alone – millions of adults in the United States experience seasonal affective disorder.

12/26/2025

Meet Paula Oates, nursing manager for Pardee Pain Center, who has been since 1990.

Paula’s positivity drives her, saying “I love to make people happy – whether it’s patients, staff, family, or friends. I know my purpose in this world is to do what I can do to improve any situation.”

She has spent the last 26 years of her career at Pardee because “I wanted to be a part of the hospital that always cared for those around me. I have had many moments in my Pardee journey, but I can truly say, in the times I needed support for myself or my family... the support and love I needed to make it through was there.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qexgD9

12/25/2025

Best wishes for a very happy and healthy holiday. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from our one great team at Pardee!

12/24/2025

🎄Tips for a Headache-Free Holiday🎄

Holiday fun can also mean headache triggers due to late nights, travel, stress, dehydration, caffeine changes, and even winter weather.

Dr. Gwyneth McCawley with Pardee Neurology Associates shares simple ways to help prevent headaches:

✔️ Stick to a routine
✔️ Eat a healthy, regular diet
✔️ Stay hydrated
✔️ Don't overdo caffeine or alcohol
✔️ Keep exercising

Don't ignore an acute, severe headache or stroke-like symptoms. Seek emergency care immediately.

If you have frequent headaches, it’s time to talk to your primary care doctor about a solution.

12/23/2025

From coughs and chills to slips and spills, our urgent care clinics stay busy during the holidays. Learn from Dr. Jonathan Schwartzman when to go to urgent care for your minor injuries or illness.

Pardee Urgent Care is open 8:00am-5:00pm today for Christmas Eve and 9:00am-3:00pm on Christmas Day.

Dr. Jonathan Schwartzman shares the most common illnesses and injuries that bring people to visit urgent care during the holidays.

12/22/2025

While there is much to celebrate during the holidays, the cooking, cleaning, shopping, and holiday parties can leave many of us feeling exhausted and frazzled.

Here are our tips for celebrating and managing .

We are nearing Thanksgiving and the holidays, but the season can leave many of us feeling exhausted. Find tips to managing stress.

12/22/2025

Here’s an overview of holiday hours at Pardee this week:

🚑 The Emergency Department remains open 24/7 for emergencies

🤒 Pardee Urgent Care will be open 8am-5pm on Christmas Eve and 9am-3pm on Christmas Day

🩺 All physician offices will be closed on Dec. 25. See website for Dec. 24 hours.

🏢 Pardee Cancer Center will close at noon on Dec. 24 and is closed Dec. 25

💊 Pardee Rx, outpatient pharmacy, and medication management clinic are closing early on Dec. 24 and closed on Christmas Day

For complete schedules, visit: https://bit.ly/4p1XZ4I

12/21/2025

Make your health a priority this season and beyond!

Dr. Justin Ongkingco, with Pardee BlueMD - 21 Turtle Creek Dr., shares simple but powerful reminders:

🗓️ Whether you’re establishing care for the first time or reconnecting after a busy year, your annual checkup keeps your health on track and helps small concerns from becoming bigger ones.

🎁 Having a trusted primary care provider, and seeing them yearly, is one of the best gifts you can give your health.

Call your provider to make a 2026 appointment now.