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UNC Health Chatham At UNC Health Chatham, we make it a point to understand the needs of our patients and their visitors. We welcome open, honest, and authentic dialogue.

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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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Congratulations to the UNC Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program for hosting a powerful forensic training in Morr...
03/03/2026

Congratulations to the UNC Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program for hosting a powerful forensic training in Morrisville, NC. Professionals from across the Triangle learned from Dr. Bill Smock, a specialist in this field, while strengthening cross-disciplinary collaboration. Thank you, UNC SANE team, for an outstanding event!

Too often, we don’t consider the health of our eyes until there’s a problem, but this important organ needs regular main...
03/03/2026

Too often, we don’t consider the health of our eyes until there’s a problem, but this important organ needs regular maintenance and care. Here are 6 ways to take better care of your eyes.

Protect your vision with these simple strategies.

Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars, according to NBC News.Dr. David Wohl, a global health and in...
03/03/2026

Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars, according to NBC News.

Dr. David Wohl, a global health and infectious disease specialist at the UNC School of Medicine, is scrambling to prevent a surge beyond the 23 cases already confirmed in North Carolina.

“There are so many people working on this in my health care system,” Wohl said. “I can’t tell you how many calls, how many hours, how stretched people are.”

As vaccination rates decline, the economic consequences will increase, research suggests.

North Carolina doesn’t have enough physicians to treat the nearly 3 million people who live in rural communities. Rural ...
03/03/2026

North Carolina doesn’t have enough physicians to treat the nearly 3 million people who live in rural communities. Rural Health Transformation Program funds are helping train more.

A third-year internal medicine resident at UNC Health Southeastern, Adil Ahmed has already accepted a position as a hospitalist at UNC Health Southeastern after he completes his final months of residency.

“I want to have an impact,” Ahmed said, “helping the people who really need my help.”

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3OSbEyU

More than 80 percent of people with ulcerative colitis (UC) experience bowel urgency — that overwhelming, need-to-use-th...
03/02/2026

More than 80 percent of people with ulcerative colitis (UC) experience bowel urgency — that overwhelming, need-to-use-the-bathroom-right-now sensation. John Haydek, MD, a UNC Health gastroenterologist, shared tips for patients with UC to better control urgency so it doesn't get in the way of their life.

Health ConditionsDigestive HealthUlcerative ColitisShare this articleShare on FacebookShare on XShare on PinterestCopy LinkUlcerative Colitis and Urgency: What You Can Do About ItAlexander Labut/iStockByMarygrace TaylorPublished on February 24, 2026 byYuying Luo, MDON THIS PAGEWhy Urgency Happens in...

While blood in the stool can be a sign of something benign, like hemorrhoids or an a**l fissure, it’s important to rule ...
03/01/2026

While blood in the stool can be a sign of something benign, like hemorrhoids or an a**l fissure, it’s important to rule out colorectal cancer, which is on the rise in younger people.

“When you see blood, it’s important that you let your doctor know,” says UNC Health gastroenterologist Annapoorani Veerappan, MD.

A gastroenterologist answers common questions about bowel movements.

Today, we honor the strength of patients with rare diseases and their families. Mother Parvathy Krishnan shared her fami...
02/28/2026

Today, we honor the strength of patients with rare diseases and their families. Mother Parvathy Krishnan shared her family's powerful story, along with advice on facing a child's rare disease diagnosis.

Finding the right care team and community is key.

Is my child talking enough? 🤔 Many parents worry about speech delays — especially in those early years when development ...
02/28/2026

Is my child talking enough? 🤔 Many parents worry about speech delays — especially in those early years when development can feel unpredictable.

The good news? Your child’s doctor can help you understand what’s typical, what milestones to watch for, and when a little extra support might make a big difference.

Rebecca Chasnovitz, MD, a pediatrician with UNC Health, breaks down key speech and language milestones and shares simple, practical tips to help your child communicate with confidence.

A UNC Health pediatrician explains communication milestones.

💥 Chatham Jobs Highlight – Feb. 27 💥UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, NC is looking for dedicated staff to join their te...
02/27/2026

💥 Chatham Jobs Highlight – Feb. 27 💥

UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, NC is looking for dedicated staff to join their team! Below are our featured jobs for this week!

🔹 Licensed Practical Nurse Med/Surg (Job ID 208567)
🔹 Respiratory Therapist I (Job ID 204095**)
**Incentive eligible position

Apply today to join our One Great Team: https://bit.ly/3ML5AI8

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02/27/2026

Feeling uncomfortably full and gassy, and having trouble buttoning your pants? Sounds like you’re bloated. It happens to everyone, but if it’s happening repeatedly, it’s important to find the cause.

To solve your discomfort, it's important to find the cause.

It’s estimated that about one in 10 Americans have taken a GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug, and demand is surging.A UNC Health we...
02/26/2026

It’s estimated that about one in 10 Americans have taken a GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug, and demand is surging.

A UNC Health weight loss patient shared her experience taking a GLP-1 medication with CBS 17.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s estimated that about one in 10 Americans have taken a GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug, and demand is surging. Ads are everywhere, but so are concerns about safety, cost and where…

02/26/2026

The UNC Su***de Prevention Institute has partnered with counselor educator Dr. Rodney Harris and barber Reggie Winston to help prevent su***de in North Carolina, particularly in the Black community. Research shows that su***de is a leading cause of death for Black or African Americans ages 10 to 24.

Barbers in the program are trained how to recognize the signs of su***de in their clients and facilitate a warm hand-off to a mental health professional who can help.

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