Category: Your Care

UNC Health kidney transplant recipient Barry Ruzzi

March 4, 2022

A Kidney for Dad

A remote kidney donation allowed a daughter to donate a kidney to her father across states during the pandemic.

Organ Donation, Transplants

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In the Hospital Sick Male Patient Sleeps on the Bed. Heart Rate Monitor Equipment is on His Finger.

January 21, 2022

7 Myths About Liver Transplants

This is fact: Livers can regenerate if disease is caught early.

Hepatology, Liver Health, Transplants

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Doctor or nurse putting on bandage after Injecting COVID-19 vaccine into patient's arm in vaccination center

January 10, 2022

3 Facts About the Omicron Surge

Getting vaccinated or a booster is the best way to protect yourself.

Coronavirus, Vaccines

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Proud senior woman who had just been vaccinated.

January 10, 2022

‘Breakthrough Cases’ Are Expected, and Boosters Can Help

People older than 65 who were vaccinated more than six months ago are at greatest risk.

Vaccines

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Pregnant woman receives vaccine at doctor's office

January 10, 2022

When to Get Your COVID-19 Booster if You’re Pregnant or Trying to C...

The best time to vaccinate or boost is now—here’s why.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Vaccines

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Close up of a woman consulting with her doctor online on her laptop

January 7, 2022

Is Virtual Care Here to Stay?

Telehealth offers new opportunities for providers and patients to connect.

Virtual Care

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little boy under 5 wearing a mask

December 24, 2021

Vaccines for Youngest Children Delayed: What Parents Should Know

The dose tested was safe, but not high enough to work.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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Father holding his sleeping newborn baby

December 10, 2021

6 Ways to Keep Your Newborn Healthy

Take these steps to avoid illness and ease anxiety.

Babies, Vaccines

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Image of young woman of color enjoying a coffee in a to-go cup on a bench in a park wearing a denim jacket.

November 29, 2021

What You Should Know to Keep Your Teenager Healthy

Learn about preventive health care services for adolescents, including what vaccinations, exams and risk assessments your preteen or teen needs and when.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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older woman pets large dog, sitting in her living room

November 24, 2021

Retired Nurse Benefits from Hospital-at-Home Program

A new program provides hospital-level care in patients’ homes.

Home Health Care, Older Adult Health

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Happy senior couple arriving at their adult children's home for Christmas wearing facemasks and carrying presents

November 11, 2021

Preparing for the Holidays During a Pandemic—Again

It’s safer to gather if everyone is fully vaccinated.

Vaccines

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Girl showing her arm with a bandage after receiving the covid-19 vaccine.

November 7, 2021

4 Ways to Prepare for Your Child’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccinating adolescents protects them and their communities.

Children's Health, Vaccines

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