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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. UNC Health is an integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. It exists to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina and to provide state-of-the-art patient care. UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine, a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; UNC Health Blue Ridge in the Morganton area; and the UNC Physicians Network. For more information, please visit www.unchealth.org


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More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, but there are many misconceptions about what it does to the body, who can ...
11/14/2025

More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, but there are many misconceptions about what it does to the body, who can get it and how it’s treated. We spoke to UNC Health experts on the symptoms and management of the different types of diabetes.

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Celebrate Hospice Week 🌿 Take a tour of UNC Health’s SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home, where compassionate, comfort-f...
11/14/2025

Celebrate Hospice Week 🌿 Take a tour of UNC Health’s SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home, where compassionate, comfort-focused care is at the heart of every patient’s journey.

Take a Tour of UNC Health's SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health. Nestled in a beautiful, wooded area in Chatham County, UNC Hospice focuses o...

With early diagnosis and treatment of type 1 diabetes, children can stay out of the hospital, but a late diagnosis can l...
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With early diagnosis and treatment of type 1 diabetes, children can stay out of the hospital, but a late diagnosis can lead to a life-threatening illness and can result in a child needing to be admitted to the intensive care unit.

Here are the warning signs to look out for.

Learn the warning signs of juvenile diabetes and what to do about them.

When Bohao’s seizures wouldn’t stop—even with medication—his doctor suggested a new option: deep brain stimulation. More...
11/13/2025

When Bohao’s seizures wouldn’t stop—even with medication—his doctor suggested a new option: deep brain stimulation. More than two years later, the 14-year-old is still seizure-free.

Bohao Huon was the first child to receive this treatment at UNC.

If you or a loved one are facing a serious illness, you may have heard the terms ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice.’ Here’s...
11/13/2025

If you or a loved one are facing a serious illness, you may have heard the terms ‘palliative care’ and ‘hospice.’ Here’s what you need to know about the support that each can provide.

Both provide support during illness but are used at different times.

James Burr is a 4-year-old who loves garbage trucks, trains and trips to the beach. He also has Batten disease, a rare a...
11/13/2025

James Burr is a 4-year-old who loves garbage trucks, trains and trips to the beach. He also has Batten disease, a rare and fatal neurological disorder. His treatment at UNC Health gives him more time for his favorite things. ❤️

Treatment for this rare disorder is available at UNC Health.

Adults typically have between 10 and 40 moles, and for most people, these skin growths are harmless. But you still need ...
11/13/2025

Adults typically have between 10 and 40 moles, and for most people, these skin growths are harmless. But you still need to keep an eye on them, as they can develop into skin cancer.

The ABCDE rule can help you remember the characteristics of moles that should give you concern. Learn more about it in our Health Talk article below.

Skin moles are common and usually harmless but need to be monitored.

If you have COPD, it's still healthy to find safe ways to exercise.  What kind of exercise you can do depends on your ph...
11/13/2025

If you have COPD, it's still healthy to find safe ways to exercise. What kind of exercise you can do depends on your physical condition and your preferences. Make sure you talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you haven’t been very active. But you may be surprised by the range of activities you can do!

Don't Stop Moving Because You Have COPD March 23, 2022 COPD Lung Health Pulmonology Do you think you can't exercise because you have COPD? Think again, says UNC Health pulmonologist Ashley Henderson, MD “Keep moving, even if you have to go slowly,” she ...

This week, UNC Health Chatham is proud to honor veterans through Operation Green Light. The hospital is illuminated with...
11/13/2025

This week, UNC Health Chatham is proud to honor veterans through Operation Green Light. The hospital is illuminated with green lights to honor veterans and raise awareness about the challenges they face.

When a mother refused to let her son’s single-sided deafness define his future, she found hope through innovation and co...
11/12/2025

When a mother refused to let her son’s single-sided deafness define his future, she found hope through innovation and compassion. Discover how a cochlear implant helped him hear — and thrive — in ways once thought impossible.

A cochlear implant helps a child with single-sided deafness.

Today, we're raising awareness for World Pneumonia Day. 🫁💙 Did you know that pneumonia can affect anyone, but children a...
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Today, we're raising awareness for World Pneumonia Day. 🫁💙 Did you know that pneumonia can affect anyone, but children and older adults are at higher risk? Our UNC Health experts recommend getting vaccinated if you're in an at-risk group. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's best for you and your loved ones.

Find out if you need the vaccine to prevent this serious lung infection.

You can lower your blood pressure—and decrease your risk for future hypertension—by building a healthy lifestyle.Certifi...
11/12/2025

You can lower your blood pressure—and decrease your risk for future hypertension—by building a healthy lifestyle.

Certified hypertension specialist Raven Voora, MD, recommends the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan, which has been proven to reduce blood pressure. DASH emphasizes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, seeds and nuts while reducing sodium, red meat and saturated and trans fats.

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