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Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' Dr. Bryan Sexton -- an expert in well-being -- shares some insight about how many feel stress during election cycles and a few simple tips to minimize those feelings.

One nation, under a ton of stress: Here's how to deal with election-related anxiety. “Our brains are basically threat detectors. If you’re feeling stressed, it simply means you’re paying attention,” a Duke psychologist said. Here’s how to cope.

By 2050, as many as one in every three U.S. residents will be affected by diabetes. Here, Duke Health endocrinologist Jennifer Green, MD, tackles five myths about diabetes.

5 Common Myths About Type 2 Diabetes: Know the Facts Duke Health endocrinologist Jennifer Green, MD, tackles 5 common myths about type 2 diabetes.

Duke Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement keeping Duke Health doctors and services in-network for United patients. Patients no longer need to file Continuity of Care documents.

Keeping patients a priority guided Duke Health throughout this negotiation and continues to guide us every single day.

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If you’ve been considering joining Duke Health, Rachel is here to help you put your best foot forward during the hiring process. From applications to interviews, these tips can get you closer to following your calling to care with us. Explore roles and apply online today https://bit.ly/3AaQlSy

Proud to recognize November's Native American Heritage Month, a chance to reflect & celebrate achievements & contributions of the Native American community, while honoring the rich legacy, tradition, & cultural impact Indigenous people have had in North Carolina & here at Duke.

Sharing Halloween wishes w/ Duke Children's teams, their patients and families!

Joining Duke Children's & the team at Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care (PCICU) as they have little ones dressed up this year's celebration!

Celebrating with families @ Duke Children's & getting ready for Halloween this year!

In adults 65 years and older, an adjuvanted flu vaccine -- which contains a substance that enhances the vaccine’s effectiveness -- given at the same time as a shingles vaccine had no additional side effects compared to a high-dose flu vaccine given with a shingles vaccine.

A Duke Health-led study supports the option of providing the shingles vaccine and adjuvanted flu vaccine to older adults at the same time when both vaccines are needed. People 65 years and older and people with certain chronic diseases are at higher risk of severe flu complications. Everyone 6 months and older can help fight flu by getting vaccinated.

See more: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2825300

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Join us as we share 100 wellness tips in 100 days to celebrate Duke University’s centennial year. A daily dose of wellness available at Duke Health on Instagram Stories.

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Rebecca Kirkland and Mary Trent Jones are no strangers to volunteering — the sisters have been dedicated to the betterment of the Duke University and Duke Health communities for decades. Now, they’re also volunteering as participants in the PREVENTABLE study, seeking to learn more about preventing dementia, disability, and heart disease.

Read more about their story: https://dcri.org/news/all-family

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All in the Family Sisters Rebecca Kirkland and Mary Trent Jones are no strangers to volunteering, spending decades serving on boards, with Rebecca on the Duke University Board of Trustees and the Duke Health Board of Directors, and Mary on the Duke Endowment. These sisters are two of the over 8,000 volunteer study pa...

Eli Hodges was born with a life-threatening congenital heart defect that prevented his heart from pumping oxygenated blood throughout his little body. After two innovative procedures at Duke Health, the now four-month-old is back home with his family and growing every day.
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Baby with Congenital Heart Defect Doing Well After Complicated Heart Surgery at Duke Health Eli Hodges was born with a life-threatening congenital heart defect. After two innovative procedures at Duke Health, the now four-month-old is growing every day and spending time at home with his family.

Psychiatry & Psychology at Duke: A Unique & Thriving 75+ Year Collaboration A unique partnership between the Department of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry took root in 1946, when Duke’s clinical psychology PhD program was established—just three years after the Department of Psychiatry was founded. Nearly 80 years later, the clinical, education, and research coll...

Endoscopies usually require sedation, along with the inherent risks of anesthesia and more time in the hospital. In May 2024, Richard became Duke Health’s first patient to undergo a transnasal endoscopy, in which the scope is fed through the nose. No anesthesia is required, and he returned to his normal activities that same day.

Transnasal Endoscopy Eliminates Need for Anesthesia for Children and Teens With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) In May 2024, Richard Best, 15, became Duke Health’s first patient to undergo a transnasal endoscopy, in which the scope is fed through the nose.

Elzbieta found continuous professional growth in her career thanks to the unique resources and community at Duke Health. Register to learn more about both personal and professional benefits at our October 24 in-person RN hiring event https://bit.ly/4eETWHa

See more about Addison's incredible journey with her Duke Cancer Institute care team.

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16-Year-Old Feels Lump the Size of a Ping-Pong Ball in Her Breast — but It Wasn't Breast Cancer (Exclusive) When she was 16, Addison Rowan was diagnosed with a rare kind of cancer in her left breast.

When Charlotte Finley learned she had inflammatory breast cancer, she chose Duke Cancer Institute for her care because of its team of medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. The specialists in inflammatory breast cancer have the expertise, tools, and treatments to treat her cancer effectively.

Know the Signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Charlotte Finley was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer after waking up with a burning sensation under her arm and itchy, dry patches on her breast.

Andy was 11 years old when he received his cochlear implant. His parents were hesitant but trusted his care team's recommendations and others' good experiences. Looking back, they're glad they took the plunge. “The proof is how he's doing now,” said Serguei Torres, Andy’s father. “The progression in his speech is remarkable.” Learn more about Andy’s improvement after cochlear implants.

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Cochlear Implant Boosts Teen’s Hearing and Speech Skills Andy Torres was a toddler when he was diagnosed with hearing loss. Hearing aids and speech therapy helped Andy learn to communicate, but his progress plateaued as he approached adolescence. After receiving a cochlear implant at Duke Health, Andy now hears sounds he couldn’t hear before and is perf...

Did you know that RSV is the most common reason babies under 1 are hospitalized each year? Infants aren’t the only ones at risk — up to 10,000 older adults die each year from complications related to RSV infection. Fortunately, immunizations can provide protection. Learn more from Duke Health pediatric infectious disease doctor Ganga Moorthy, MD, including how pregnant people can pass down protection to their baby when they get the vaccine.

RSV Protection Available for Babies and Older Adults Immunizations and vaccines offer protection to babies and older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).