Category: Your Care

March 29, 2023

COVID Destroyed His Lungs; A Transplant Saved His Life

Former collegiate athlete needed a double lung transplant after getting COVID.

Coronavirus, Patient Stories, Transplants

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Young, happy couple sits on couch looking at each other, holding papers to show they are discussing paperwork

March 10, 2023

Advance Care Planning, Simplified

Make your medical wishes known now—before you’re sick or injured.

Advance Care Planning, Your Care

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little girl looks at a bandage on her knee

March 7, 2023

7 Questions to Ask if Your Child Is in Pain

Children can’t always express what they’re feeling, but parents can help figure it out.

Children's Health, Pain Management

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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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tilt down shot of woman holding her pregnant belly

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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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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Opioid painkillers prescription bottle

October 19, 2022

Prescribed Opioid Painkillers? Ask These Questions

Ask your doctor these questions so you can minimize pain and your risk of addiction.

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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