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Thank you to our Nursing Assistants for all you do!

We've enjoyed celebrating you during Nursing Assistant Recognition Week. 🙂

Shift work goes against the body’s natural internal clock for sleeping and waking.

A UNC Health sleep medicine physician offers tips for shift workers to stay well-rested.

Maximize Your Sleep: Essential Tips for Shift Workers | UNC Health Talk Struggling to adjust to the night shift? Here’s what you can do.

Can massage therapy help with MS?

Yes, says neurologist Irena Dujmovic Basuroski, M.D., Ph.D., the multiple sclerosis/neuroimmunology division chief at the UNC School of Medicine's Department of Neurology.

Learn more in the article below from HealthCentral.

Massage for Multiple Sclerosis: Types, Benefits and More Massages for MS can ease muscle tension, improve circulation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, but results vary among individuals.

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These thoughtful, long-time guests from Waxhaw, NC, brought a carload full of pantry items and paper products to the House. We are grateful for their help in restocking our pantry and spreading the love with fellow guests. Summer is often a time that our shelves are running on empty. We are so thankful for their generosity!

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion happen when the body cannot properly cool itself.

Here’s what to know about staying safe.

3 Ways to Avoid Heat-Related Illness | UNC Health Talk High temperatures and humidity can be dangerous, especially for at-risk people.

UNC Hospitals is one of the country’s top 53 hospitals for improving care and outcomes for underserved communities and populations, according to a ranking by U.S. News and World Report.

“We are proud of our teammates and physicians for their work every day to provide excellent care for all patients, regardless of their background,” said Janet Hadar, president of UNC Hospitals.

“Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of all North Carolinians and we take that very seriously.”

Our little ones in the UNC Children's NICU thoroughly enjoyed visiting Courtney Banghart and the UNC Women's Basketball team today!

Thank you to the team and to Johnny T-shirt: The Carolina Store their generous visit and donations to our unit.

More than half of cancer patients will receive radiation therapy at some point, but what does the treatment involve?

One of our radiation oncologists explains what you should expect.

Cancer Care: What to Expect During Radiation Therapy | UNC Health Talk Has your doctor recommended this treatment? Here’s what you need to know.

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, has been named the executive director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UNC system chief of oncology services, effective October 1st, announced UNC School of Medicine Dean Wesley Burks, MD.

Robert L. Ferris, MD, PhD, appointed executive director of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | Newsroom Ferris comes to UNC from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where he was the director of the Hillman Cancer Center.

Syphilis can be tricky to recognize, and if it’s left untreated, it can cause serious damage to your health.

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Syphilis Is on the Rise. Here’s What You Need to Know | UNC Health Talk A doctor explains the infection’s signs, treatment and how to protect yourself.

The UNC Hospitals Comprehensive Stroke Center held its 4th annual Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Event this year.

This event connects our stroke team with the community, stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Participants learned about post stroke symptoms, local programs and community resources, and shared inspiring personal stories to remind everyone that there is hope even in the face of a life-altering diagnosis.

Men, when was the last time you saw a doctor?

If you only go when you’re sick or injured, you’re missing out on important screenings to help you live your longest, healthiest life.

We share this article as a part of Men's Health Awareness Month.

Men’s Health Timeline | UNC Health Talk Going to your doctor at the right time can make all the difference in keeping you healthy from your 20s to your golden years.

If you’re expecting a baby, you may have made a birth plan, but have you planned for what comes after that?

Here's what moms can do to support their postpartum recovery.

Postpartum Health: What New Moms Need to Know | UNC Health Talk The weeks after childbirth can be a big adjustment. Here’s how to plan for it.

Although the mothers in your life probably appreciate cards and flowers on that one special day in May, supporting them really should be a year-round effort.

Here are a few ways that partners, friends and family members can help mothers.

Tips to Support the Mothers in Your Life Year-Round | UNC Health Talk You don’t have to wait for Mother’s Day to appreciate moms and mother figures.

This week, we recognize our Healthcare Risk Management professionals.

Thank you for all you do!

About 1 in 5 people have an anxious attachment style. What does that mean, and can it be changed?

Read our newest Health Talk article to find out.

How to Manage Anxious Attachment in Relationships | UNC Health Talk This attachment style is set early in life. Here’s what you can do about it now.

By 2040, worldwide ALS cases are expected to increase by almost 70%.

“This is a disorder that needs the attention of the community,” says Jorge L. Almodovar, the Medical Director of UNC Health’s ALS Clinic. “It's much more common than people think..."

ALS cases predicted to increase almost 70% by 2040; Wake County women advocate for more research, funding Coleen Tyler and Julie Simermeyer became close friends through their advocacy, and they both lost their husbands to ALS within the past year.

The UNC Hospitals GME team is thrilled to welcome our first round of new residents and fellows today at our GME Meet & Greet event. 🙂

We hope everyone had an amazing Father's Day Weekend! 💙

Here's to a fantastic week ahead. 🌟

The transition to is a natural and normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

“It’s important that women mention symptoms to their provider," says UNC Health OB-GYN Katelin Zahn, MD.

Is Menopause Hormone Therapy Right for You? | UNC Health Talk It could be an option when night sweats and hot flashes affect your quality of life.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

A UNC Health urologist shares three things men need to know about prostate cancer.

3 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer | UNC Health Talk Learn who should be screened for prostate cancer and when.

The liver is one of the few organs that can regenerate. But sometimes, damage is so extensive that the only option for keeping a person alive is a liver transplant.

As a part of Liver Health Month, we share 7 myths about liver transplants.

7 Myths About Liver Transplants | UNC Health Talk This is fact: Livers can regenerate if disease is caught early.

To strengthen teammate connection, our UNC Hospitals Emergency Department created an interdisciplinary volleyball team that played with the Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation group this spring.

They had a fun time playing and bonding together, which translates to an even stronger .

World Blood Donor Day serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

Meet Martin Wileman. Martin donates platelets about twice a month at the UNC Blood Donation Center.

"Knowing individuals who have faced cancer or have undergone treatment due to accidents, I derive a sense of fulfillment knowing that my actions have helped. I also recognize that at any point, it could be a loved one, a friend, or even myself requiring the same help."

Interested in donating? Call the UNC Blood Donation Center at (984) 974-8290 or schedule an appointment online here: https://plateletsunc.timetap.com/ #/

If you have pain or a bulge in your abdomen or groin, you could have a hernia. But sometimes it can be hard to tell.

“If you notice any hernia symptoms, the best thing to do is to remain calm and contact your primary care provider,” says Dr. Seth Weinreb, a UNC Health surgeon.

“This is something we can usually take care of and get you back to your normal routine and way of life.”

Q&A: How to Tell If You Have a Hernia | UNC Health Talk These bulges in the abdomen or groin can be serious, but they’re treatable.

World Blood Donor Day serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

Meet David Couper. When he's not running marathons, David enjoys donating platelets regularly at the UNC Blood Donation Center.

"Donating platelets is a way you can help others without a major commitment of time or money," David says. "I can even work while I'm donating. Donation has no downsides for me."

Interested in donating? Call the UNC Blood Donation Center at (984) 974-8290 or schedule an appointment online here: https://plateletsunc.timetap.com/ #/

Excessive stress can wreak havoc on your gut health. Adopting tools such as diaphragmatic breathing and yoga can help.

“It’s also a wise idea to consider visiting a mental health provider to determine whether brain-gut therapies like cognitive behavioral treatment, hypnosis, and mindfulness can be used,” Dr. Douglas A. Drossman tells Prevention Magazine.

You Have Another ‘Brain’ in Your Gut—Plus, More Key Gut Health Tips From Doctors Your digestive system is involved in everything from mood and energy levels to your risk of chronic disease.

The UNC Blood Donation Center needs platelet donations! Donating platelets helps cancer patients, premature babies, burn/trauma victims and patients with blood disorders in critical need.

Unfortunately, the Blood Donation Center is often running low on platelets. Our platelet recipients and their families are grateful for your willingness to give and make such a major impact in their lives.

You can schedule an appointment here: https://plateletsunc.timetap.com/ #/

Questions? Email the Blood Donation Center at [email protected] or call (984) 974-8290.

Happy Nursing Assistant Recognition Week from UNC Hospitals!