Category: Your Care

illustration of computer screen with doctor talking

April 28, 2020

The Doctor Will See You Now—Online

Virtual care visits can be an important tool for maintaining and improving health, especially right now. Try these five tips to make the most of your time.

Coronavirus, Virtual Care

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Toddler girl talking to doctor

April 24, 2020

Pediatric Urgent Care: After-Hours Care for Your Kids

Learn what can (and can’t) be treated at a pediatric urgent care center.

Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine, Urgent Care

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February 19, 2020

Pinpointing Your Muscle Pain: Is Dry Needling Right for You?

A UNC physical therapist answers your questions about dry needling.

Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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close-up view of person holding hand up to ear

February 11, 2020

Say What? Seven Tips for Getting in Tune with Your Hearing

Here’s how to protect your hearing before and after you notice a change.

Hearing, Older Adult Health, Your Care

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A photograph showing the health condition called Shingles.

January 8, 2020

5 Things You Need to Know About Shingles

Find out if you need the vaccine to prevent this painful, burning rash.

Vaccines

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December 30, 2019

FAQ: Visiting Urgent Care

When you have a non-emergency medical need that needs prompt attention, you have a lot of options.

Cold and Flu, Urgent Care

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Patient giving a thumbs up in hospital bed.

November 6, 2019

Post-Cancer Rehab: Easing Back into Daily Life After Cancer

Cancer, Health, Lymphatic System, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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elderly person putting shoes on swollen feet

September 18, 2019

Swelling in Your Limbs? It Could Be Lymphedema

Here’s what you need to know about the condition—and how to reduce your risk.

Lymphatic System, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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Newborn baby with cleft lip and palate

September 11, 2019

Tips for Caring for Your Baby with a Cleft Lip and Palate

Here’s how parents can prepare for surgery to treat these common birth defects.

Babies, Plastic Surgery

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August 12, 2019

Seven Ways to Keep Kids Healthy in Child Care

Do your research to help ensure a safe transition.

Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines

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An illustration of a woman sleeping with her mouth open.

July 29, 2019

Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Many people benefit from CPAP therapy, but some require surgery.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Head and Neck Surgery, Health, Sleep, Surgery

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A photograph of Sam Hollamon outside of the entrance to the UNC Children's Cochlear Implant Center.

July 24, 2019

A Mother’s Quest to Help Her Son Hear 

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

Clinical Trials, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Health, Hearing, Patient Stories, UNC Children's

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