Author Archives: Laurie Birdsong

UNC Anesthesiology applauds the Division of Obstetric Anesthesia for guiding UNC Medical Center toward achieving recertification as a Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) Center of Excellence designation in spring 2023. The institution first earned SOAP Center of Excellence designation in 2019. Since SOAP first named designated Centers of Excellence across the U.S., institutions …

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UNC Anesthesiology congratulates Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Fei Chen, PhD, for receiving the 2023 Society for Education in Anesthesiology (SEA) Philip Liu Award for Innovation in Anesthesia Education. As both the SEA’s Founder (1984) and first President, Dr. Philip Liu advanced his vision of helping improve education in anesthesia via the SEA’s work and mission. …

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Late March, UNC Anesthesiology recognized a hardworking, critical group of OR team members during National Anesthesia Tech Week! From March 27th to 31st, the department celebrated its anesthesia technologists and technicians, all of whom make vital contributions to support the delivery of quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across the UNC Health system. During National Anesthesia Tech …

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    The spotlight belongs on UNC Anesthesiology’s March 2023 Star Heels! Staff: April Soward (nominated by Xinming An): “I would like to thank April for her leadership in managing the department research team. I greatly appreciate all the excellent services she and her team has provided to support my research.” Tech: Onue Taylor (nominated …

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In the March 2023 Pediatric Anesthesia*, five UNC Pediatric Anesthesia authors published the findings of a 30-month, single institution retrospective review of pediatric cytoreductive surgery-hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion (CRS–HIPEC) cases. The UNC investigative team included lead author & Assistant Professor Adam Suchar, MD, CRNA Joelle Lane, CRNA Ashley King, former UNC Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery …

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It’s hard to overstate the impact that Edward A. Norfleet, MD ’70 Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology Harendra Arora, MD, MBA, FASA has made at UNC Anesthesiology and UNC School of Medicine (SOM) over almost 14 years. His achievements advancing the tripartite mission in academic medicine (patient care, education, and research) are the marks of a …

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Congrats to UNC Anesthesiology’s February 2023 Star Heels!     Staff: Starleana Holley (nominated by Dr. Teeter): “[Starr] always jumps in and helps with a task sent to the admin email list without hesitation. Thank you, Starr!” Tech: Ana Jaimes-Ayala (nominated by Dr. Kolarczyk): “Assisting with MTP in the heart room, Ana recognized the need …

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UNC Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to name long-time, experienced nurse anesthetist Aaron Lemmon as our new Chief CRNA!  Well-known to the Department as a 10+-year UNC Health CRNA, Aaron served most recently as Interim Chief, as well as previously with Carly Raynor as Assistant CRNA Chiefs. Aaron has studied nursing at all levels at …

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Congrats to UNC Anesthesiology’s January 2023 Star Heels!     Staff: Leanne Heilman (nominated by Dr. Teeter): “[Leanne] is endlessly patient and helpful with guiding faculty through the Concur system. Thank you!” Tech: Jennifer Heron (nominated by Dr. Doyal): “She went above and beyond to make several trips to get supplies for a challenging case. …

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  January 29th to February 4th 2023 is Physician Anesthesiologists Week! UNC Department of Anesthesiology celebrates the 100+ UNC School of Medicine faculty anesthesiologists who oversee patient-centered, physician-led anesthesia care across the UNC Health system. This year marks the ninth annual Physician Anesthesiologists Week. During this week of recognition, UNC Anesthesiology lifts up its own …

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