Author Archives: Donna Parker
Dr. Adam Goldstein comments on CVS’s decision to eliminate tobacco sales
“UNC’s Nicotine Dependence Program says “kudos” to CVS’s decision to eliminate tobacco sales in their stores. Time for Walgreen, Rite Aid, and all pharmacies to copy ‘Health over Profits’, said Adam Goldstein, MD MPH, when asked his opinion about CVS’s decision to eliminate tobacco sales in all of their stores nationwide. CVS/Caremark announced recently that … Read more
Dr. Sam Weir Quoted by President Obama
On Dec. 3, President Barack Obama gave remarks on the Affordable Care Act and quoted Dr. Sam Weir from UNC Family Medicine. We’ve highlighted the mention of Dr. Weir in a transcript of the President’s remarks. Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 2:45 P.M. EST … Read more
States continue to place clinicians where they are in short supply, despite recession
Despite the recent recession, states increased the overall number of loan repayment programs designed to recruit health care professionals to live and practice in underserved communities, according to research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The most popular of these incentive programs offer young physicians, dentists, mental health providers and other health … Read more
UNC Family Medicine Physicians receive national award from Midwifery group
The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) presented Dr. Martha Carlough and the faculty of the University of North Carolina’s Department of Family Medicine with the prestigious “Collaborating Physician Award” for 2013. The American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) presented Dr. Martha Carlough and the faculty of the University of North Carolina’s Family Medicine department … Read more