Running is a great form of exercise, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. One of our physicians who is a longtime runner shares what she’s learned.
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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 and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us. General terms of service for UNC Health social media: https://www.facebook.com/unchealthcare/about_details
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A parent’s support is crucial all the time but especially when your child is in mental health treatment. Support your child with these 5 therapist-approved tips.
5 Ways to Support Your Child in Therapy | UNC Health Talk
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Headed to the beach with your children soon? Have fun without sacrificing their safety using these 5 tips.
Beach Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids | UNC Health Talk
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Are you struggling to keep your kids entertained and healthy during the long summer days? Keep your child's mind and body active with these 5 tips.
5 Ways to a Healthy, Happy Summer for Your Kids | UNC Health Talk
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When you're feeling ill, your specific symptoms determine whether you should call 911, go to the ER, or consider urgent care. Kevin Biese, director of the division of geriatric emergency medicine at the UNC School of Medicine, breaks down the urgency of various symptoms: https://ow.ly/znxC50SCA6R
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UNC Health will serve as the official host for this year's annual Healthcare Data and Analytics Association conference! Join us from Sept. 16-19, at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Discounted early bird registration is open now!
Register today for HDAA 2024 in North Carolina!
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Doctors warn that splashing water isn't enough to cool an infant in extreme heat. It's best to move the child indoors to an air-conditioned space to cool down. "They produce more heat, and their temperature rises faster," pediatric emergency doctor Daniel Park, MD says. "They also hold more heat and sweat at a lower rate than adults."
Splashing won't do: Doctors warn infants need air conditioning during heatwaves
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Willis Wu, MD, FACC, has been honored with a named gift of $500,000 to support emerging clinical and research needs related to structural heart care. The gift is the largest named gift ever made to UNC Health Rex. "It's a tremendous honor," says Dr. Wu. "This type of gift allows us to touch so many more people in North Carolina."