Category: Your Care

Nurse talking to patient who is laying in his bed at home

September 1, 2021

Questions and Answers About “Hospital at Home”

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

Home Health Care, Your Care

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Senior woman having chiropractic neck adjustment.

August 24, 2021

How to Prepare for Rotator Cuff Surgery

Try these tips in the weeks before surgery to help ensure successful treatment.

Bone and Joint Health, Surgery

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Woman, wearing mask, jumping in the air against a wall with her shadow

August 23, 2021

FDA Approval Provides Another Reason to Get Vaccinated

The Pfizer vaccine has cleared the final step in the process; Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are next.

Vaccines

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young girls wearing masks, backpacks as they walk to school

August 23, 2021

4 Ways to Keep Your Child as Healthy as Possible This School Year

These reminders and preventive tips can help keep your child in the classroom.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, School-Age Children, Vaccines

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Shot of a psychologist consulting her female client during a therapy session

August 12, 2021

Why It’s Important to Be Honest with Your Provider—and How to Do It

If you don’t feel comfortable being truthful with your healthcare provider, it might be time to find a new one.

dd, Primary Care, Your Care

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two young siblings smile at each other

August 6, 2021

Why I Got Vaccinated: Five New Moms Share Their Stories

A strong desire to protect their babies from COVID-19 motivated these moms.

Patient Stories, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Vaccines

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Close up of a mature man having a nasal swab test done by his doctor

August 4, 2021

COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections: 3 Things to Know

Breakthrough infections can happen and are almost always mild.

Vaccines

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Lung transplant recipient and UNC patient Scott Johnson

August 3, 2021

Lung Transplant Recipient Goes ‘Double or Nothing’ in Ocean Paddleb...

Nearly 20 years after transplant, Scott Johnson is still pursuing intense athletic challenges.

Lung Health, Transplants

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Illustration of patient in hospital bed, talking to nurse

July 21, 2021

5 Tips for a Smooth Recovery After Surgery

Take it easy to ensure you can return to normalcy sooner.

Surgery

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Doctor in protective suit taking sample for swab test of senior man. Medical professional is examining elderly patient during COVID-19 crisis

July 12, 2021

The Delta Variant: Answers to Your Questions

Here’s why it’s more important than ever to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccines

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Older woman after receiving a vaccine

June 24, 2021

Even After Vaccine, Immunocompromised Need to Stay Cautious

People with conditions that weaken their immune systems should get vaccinated, but it might not be as effective.

Immune Health, Vaccines

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Elderly man hugs adult daughter

June 14, 2021

Understand the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care

When facing a serious illness, you can receive extra support.

Hospice Care, Palliative Care

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