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Because of the rise of respiratory illnesses in the Triangle, several hospitals are limiting patient visitations, including UNC Hospitals and UNC Health Rex. Learn more in the article below from ABC11. https://lnkd.in/e5ZYGPJx

David J. Weber, MD, MPH, a distinguished leader in infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology, has been named the incoming President of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). "It is an honor to step into this leadership position at SHEA,” said Dr. Weber. “As we face evolving challenges in infection prevention and public health, I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to advance SHEA’s vision of safe healthcare for all.”

UNC Health Appalachian recently donated six of its old video laryngoscopes — totaling $40,000 — to two local, not-for-profit, volunteer-based rescue squads: Watauga County Rescue Squad and Linville-Central Rescue Squad. Nice work! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4iTlA65

The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland in the lower front of your neck, plays a vital role in your body’s function. Learn more about the importance of thyroid health. #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth

UNC Health Pardee plans to invest $30 million to establish a 33-bed inpatient adolescent behavioral health facility. The project is expected to open in January 2026. "Providing much-needed space and services to address the lack of inpatient adolescent behavioral health services is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to meet this need in such a significant way," said Jay Kirby, President and CEO of UNC Health Pardee.

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Beyond COVID, flu, and RSV, several other illnesses are spreading throughout North Carolina. “We’ve seen an enormous number of other viral diseases that have been going on for several weeks and more than flu and RSV,” says Dr. David Weber with UNC Hospitals.

UNC Health’s Annabella Cole, CCLS, knew she needed to do something after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, including Avery County, where she grew up. Cole, an oncology patient navigator at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital, the clinical home of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, used her training as a child life specialist to focus on the needs of children affected by the storm. Partnering with the UNC Health oncology patient navigation team and members of the local community, she organized and delivered 150 coping kits to children in Avery County. Great job, Annabella!

It's peak respiratory illness season in the Triangle, with hospitals seeing a "trifecta" of winter viruses - COVID-19, RSV, and the flu. "All three are up compared to, say, three or four weeks ago," says Dr. David Weber. "More prominently, influenza and RSV than COVID." https://lnkd.in/eyCHCfdZ

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