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Returning to school can be a big change to your child’s schedule. Dr. Sujay Kansagra, director of Duke Health’s pediatric neurology sleep medicine program, offers this advice on easing the transition.

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Video Tips to adjust your kids' sleep schedule for the new school year Dr. Sujay Kansagra, director of Duke's pediatric neurology sleep medicine program, joins to explain how we can help kids adjust their sleep schedules that may be different during the summer months.

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting the annual Duke Caregiver Community Event, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, and the Central Pines Regional Council.

This heartwarming event brought together over 600+ family caregivers and professionals, along with more than 100 exhibitors, 60+ dedicated volunteers, over 20 inspiring speakers. Our mission was to offer support, education, and compassion to those caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses in our community.

At Duke Health, we are deeply committed to prioritizing the well-being of our community and recognize family caregivers in partners in care. We look forward to extending our reach and helping even more people in 2025.

Want to reconnect with our participating organizations? Visit this link: https://bit.ly/3Xz7E8I

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Giselle Olivas was 8 years old when she was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect, also known as a hole in the heart. At Duke, Giselle and her family opted for a less invasive approach and she was able to return home only two days after her procedure. Learn more about her journey and why Giselle’s family chose Duke Children's for her pediatric heart surgery.

Back to School Weeks After Minimally Invasive Surgery for Atrial Septic Defect Giselle Olivas was 8 years old when she was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect, also known as a hole in the heart. Her parents chose Duke for her surgery. Thanks to a less-invasive surgical approach, Giselle recovered quickly and was ready for her first day of school.

Eliana Vera González was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a non-cancerous skull base tumor that grows near the brain and inner ear. She learned that removing it could potentially result in permanent hearing loss. Thanks to Duke surgeons, her tumor was safely removed and her hearing is intact!

Hearing Preserved After Surgery to Remove Large Acoustic Neuroma Eliana Vera González was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a non-cancerous skull base tumor. Removing it could result in permanent hearing loss. Duke surgeons used an advanced surgical technique to safely remove González’s tumor and preserve her hearing.

Honoring all those at work on Labor Day with heartfelt gratitude towards our entire Duke Health talent force who so selflessly serve our patient community every day. Please note that on Monday September 2, many Duke Health outpatient services will be closed due to the holiday. Visit www.dukehealth.org to check the status of your clinic.

True Blue Duke Roots | Duke Today True Blue Duke Roots For some families, contributions to Duke’s workforce span generations This story is part of Working@Duke's celebration of Duke's Centennial year. Working@Duke is highlighting historical workforce issues and showcasing employees in a special series through 2024. In 2022, after ...

Brought together by their passion to care for others, Tam and Andrew have found the support they need from us to grow their individual careers and, later, their family together. Read about how finding flexibility and advancement here has paved the way for a life they love https://bit.ly/3YYcNIv

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy uses electrical impulses to prevent and reduce seizure severity and frequency. Could DBS be right for you? 🤔 Learn more from Duke Health experts.

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What You Need to Know About Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy uses electrical impulses to prevent and reduce seizure severity and frequency. Here, Duke experts answer frequently asked questions to help you decide whether DBS is right for you.

Read more about this amazing family through this Working at Duke story.

The Family Business | Three Generations of Duke Nurses Ashlyn Mitchell says it's been a running joke that "nursing is the family business." Ashlyn, her grandmother, and her parents have all worked at Duke as nurs...

Nathaniel Clauss was diagnosed with at age eight. Despite starting multiple medications, his seizures worsened so his parents brought him to Duke, where neurosurgeons removed the cells in his brain where his seizures originated. Read Nathaniel's full story during Neurosurgery Awareness Month.

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Boy Is Seizure-Free after Complex Epilepsy Surgery At age eight, Nathaniel Clauss underwent epilepsy surgery at Duke. Neurosurgeons removed the part of his brain where his seizures originated. Now 10 years old, Nathaniel hasn’t had a seizure since his surgery in January 2022, and he and his parents say they are forever grateful.

Barely two months into her freshman year of college, Isabella Strahan’s life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare, cancerous brain tumor. Nearly 10 months later, she celebrated the end of her treatment with a confetti parade and bellringing at Duke Children’s Hospital.

Isabella Strahan Looks to the Future After Rare Brain Tumor Treatment In late 2023, 19-year-old Isabella Strahan started treatment for a rare cancerous brain tumor. After surgery and radiation therapy, Strahan underwent chemotherapy at Duke Children's Hospital. Isabella recently celebrated the end of her treatment, and follow-up scans showed no identifiable cancer.

We have many practices across The Triangle, but one rises above – literally. The Duke Life Flight team uses both air and ground transportation to deliver critical patient care. Learn more about the dedicated team members who make this life-saving operation possible https://bit.ly/4eaUPab.

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Creative collaboration: At the Duke Lemur Center, Griselda, an endangered ring-tailed lemur born in 2016, received specialized care from Dr. Matthew Ellison, a Duke Health Ear Nose and Throat doctor, during a routine exam with veterinary specialists.

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When Lemurs Need Specialists: Duke Health ENT Answers the Call At the Duke Lemur Center, every lemur receives meticulous care as part of a comprehensive preventative health program. Griselda, an endangered ring-tailed lemur born with her twin sister in 2016, is no exception. During a routine exam under anesthesia, it became evident that Griselda needed speciali...

"Every new patient on my schedule is under 45.” Duke Department of Medicine Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr. Nicholas DeVito says a generation raised on ultra-processed foods may have unknowingly increased their risk for cancer.

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Ultra-processed foods: the to***co of the 21st century? The percentage of Americans who die from to***co-related diseases is declining. Concerted efforts around ultra-processed foods could have a similar effect for GI cancers.

Read more about this creative partnership around — a disorder characterized by unusually strong sensitivity and reactivity to a particular trigger sound, with Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

Actor Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on “Little House on the Prairie,” is partnering with the Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (CMER) to increase awareness of — a disorder characterized by unusually strong sensitivity and reactivity to a particular trigger sound.

Gilbert and the Duke CMER team want people with misophonia to know they’re not alone and that there’s hope. They envision a future where doctors and other clinicians provide evidence-based clinical services for people with misophonia.

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Read more about this international collaboration for good between an Duke Cancer Institute physician and patient.

Duke cancer doctor, patient embark on unique cycling trip in Iceland The pair are an unlikely duo - doctor and patient - with a shared passion for raising awareness and money for research into myeloma, a blood cancer -- and cycling.

Ela Allam was diagnosed with at age three. As she grew, her seizures became more frequent and dangerous so her parents brought her to Duke. She underwent surgery to disconnect the part of her brain causing her seizures in May 2022 and hasn’t had any seizures since. To celebrate Neurosurgery Awareness Month, we’re sharing Ela's story.

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Hemispherectomy Cures Epilepsy in Young Girl, Now Thriving Ela Allam was diagnosed with epilepsy at age three. As Ela grew, her seizures became more frequent and more dangerous. Ela’s parents brought her to Duke Health, where she underwent epilepsy surgery in May 2022. Ela hasn’t had any seizures since, and her parents say she’s thriving.

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Happy World Helicopter Day! 🚁

Today, we celebrate the incredible machines and dedicated crews that make life-saving missions possible.

Thank you to our skilled pilots, medical teams, and support staff who keep our helicopters in the air and our patients safe.

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See more: Celebrating great achievements at Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis- bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts who seek new answers for patients whose cancer has spread to the brain or spine.

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From day one as a resident here, Mayela knew the culture at Duke Health was unlike any other. Now a supervisor, she’s uplifting team members in the same way she felt supported by leadership. Read about our community through her eyes https://bit.ly/4d8fxqV

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Learn about the creative ways a Duke Health team finds to stay connected and build a positive culture in this Working at Duke story!

Teams that Coordinate Health System's Billing Flourish Remotely | Duke Today Teams that Coordinate Health System's Billing Flourish Remotely The Patient Revenue Management Organization finds creative ways to stay close Image Clockwise from top left, new mom Satora Davis felt love from her remote colleagues, a PRMO team put together a cookbook, Chicago-based employee Tricia M...

Join Duke Health starting tomorrow on Instagram Stories & celebrate 100 days, 100 ways to explore wellness in your life as part of the Duke Centennial. Get daily updates Monday to Friday & catch up via story highlights.

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