Bill Wood, MD, MPH, is using data to help make cancer patients' health care journeys smoother and less stressful. “This work brings me full circle,” he says. "I'm so thankful for the opportunities I have to make a positive impact on someone’s life.”
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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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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Nonprofit
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- 1952
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- Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular Care, and Solid Organ Transplant
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101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, US
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5221 Paramount Pkwy
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Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, US
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Updates
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Men tend to think that if it’s not broken, don’t fix it, so they’ll skip routine visits. “If you show up when you’re in your 50s, we’re behind and playing catch-up," says UNC Health physician Eric Wallen, MD.
Men’s Health: Doctor Visits to Have Through the Years | UNC Health Talk
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Welcome to The Dog Days of Summer. UNC Health will be featuring some of our therapy dogs from locations across the health system, including Tar Heal Paws and Rex Fur Friends, from today through August 11! Nicky, a Siberian Husky and one of our Tar Heal Paws, is only two years old but loves visiting with patients and teammates, playing with his many squeaky toys, and eating Turkey Jerky. 💗
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The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes. “By identifying hypercortisolism in patients, we can target treatments more effectively and potentially improve their outcomes,” says John Buse, MD.
Cortisol Might Play Role in Tough-to-Treat Diabetes
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UNC Health celebrates Independence Day. We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday! 🎆 #FourthOfJuly #HappyFourth #July4th #IndependenceDay
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Taking a few precautions with fireworks may keep the celebration going—and everyone out of the hospital. Here are 7 tips to keep yourself, family and friends safe this year.
7 Tips for Safer Fireworks | UNC Health Talk
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💥 UNC Health Featured Jobs 💥 Join the team at UNC Health! We have opportunities available across the state of North Carolina! Check out this week's featured jobs: 🔹Respiratory Therapist I - UNC Health Caldwell (Job ID 108282**) 🔹Respiratory Therapist I - UNC Health Chatham (Job ID 53930) 🔹Operating Room Technician - UNC Health Johnston (Job ID 50839) 🔹RN Coordinator, Medical Office Nursing - UNC Health Rex (Job ID 120810**) 🔹Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Occupational/Employee Health Clinic - UNC Health Rockingham (Job ID 119139) 🔹RN Clinical Nurse II, Behavioral Health ED - UNC Medical Center (Job ID 123086**) 🔹Charge Integrity Analyst, HIM Revenue Integrity - UNC Shared Services (Job ID 131516) Learn more and apply: https://shorturl.at/RfE3h **Incentive eligible position. Visit: https://shorturl.at/GFhtr to learn more about our incentives!
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Tempted to try the new diet that your friend is raving about? Before you start, find out why fad diets don’t work.
4 Reasons Fad Diets Aren’t Good for Your Health | UNC Health Talk
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One of the more common misadventures with fireworks is someone trying to relight a dud, says pediatric ED director Dan Park. "Don’t be a hero. You’re not impressing anyone. I don’t think that that ever goes well.”
Leave fireworks to the professionals, say burn docs. How to celebrate the 4th safely with your kids.
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Struggling with nighttime work shifts? Learn how to stay alert and get better sleep during the day.
Maximize Your Sleep: Essential Tips for Shift Workers | UNC Health Talk
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