Category: Your Care

An illustration of hearts.

February 17, 2023

Identifying Gender and Racial Disparities in Heart Attack Care

UNC researchers are spreading the word about these disparities and starting a conversation about how to change them.

Cardiology, Health Disparities, Heart and Vascular Health, Heart Attacks, Research, Women's Health

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January 26, 2023

COVID-19 Shots During Pregnancy Help Mom and Baby

Vaccines help prevent serious illness, complications and even death.

Coronavirus, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Vaccines

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A young woman holds her hand, which is covered with a patch or adhesive bandage after vaccination or injection of medication.

December 13, 2022

3 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot This Year

It’s OK to get a flu shot with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cold and Flu, Vaccines

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provider looks up at IV bag while adjusting tube going into IV bag

November 8, 2022

4 Questions to Ask About Your Infusion Therapy

It’s important to know that your treatment is safe and accurate.

Infusion Therapy

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Out-of-focus child sleeping in bed puts hand on in-focus alarm clock

November 4, 2022

The Time Change Is Coming—Are You Ready?

Try these tips to ease the transition back to standard time.

Sleep, Your Care

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Opioid painkillers prescription bottle

October 19, 2022

Prescribed Opioid Painkillers? Ask These Questions

In the midst of a nationwide opioid crisis, it’s important to work with your doctor on a plan to manage pain safely.

Addiction, Pain Management

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Adult caretaker pushes adolescent in a wheelchair along a riverwalk

October 5, 2022

Medical Care Changes as Kids with Cerebral Palsy Grow Up

Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a process that takes place over years.

Pediatric Medicine, Rehabilitation Services (OT and PT)

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UNC Patient Gabrielle smiling, 4 months post-surgeries

September 16, 2022

Innovative Procedures Allow Bell’s Palsy Patient to Smile Again

There are many new treatment options for people with facial paralysis.

Patient Stories, Plastic Surgery

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Woman sits at kitchen table on her laptop, while talking on her phone

July 18, 2022

Virtual Care: The Right Care at the Right Time

Many conditions can be treated by connecting with a provider virtually.

Virtual Care

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older man clutching his chest

June 23, 2022

A Less Invasive Approach to Chest Pain

A cardiologist explains why medications are just as effective as surgery in many cases.

Heart and Vascular Health, Surgery

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Small child with band-aid after vaccine shot

May 23, 2022

Behind on Your Child’s Early Vaccines? Catch Up Now

Infants and toddlers have underdeveloped immune systems and need protection.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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Woman showing bandage on arm from vaccination shot

May 2, 2022

FAQs: Second Booster Shots for COVID-19

Who needs a second booster against COVID-19 and why?

Coronavirus, Vaccines

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