Author Archives: Donna Parker
Inaugural Wilkerson Professorship Awarded to Dr. Anthony Viera from UNC Family Medicine
UNC Family Medicine associate professor Anthony Viera, MD MPH is the inaugural recipient of the Charles Baynes Wilkerson, MD ‘06 Distinguished Professorship in Family Medicine. The Wilkerson professorship was created by Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson in memory of her father, Dr. Charles B. Wilkerson, through her generous giving. The Wilkerson professorship was created by Dr. … Read more
UNC Celebrates 60 Years of Caring for North Carolinians
Sixty years ago, a group of visionaries created a four-year medical school and a hospital. The goal was to persuade the people and their representatives in Raleigh to support an enormously ambitious plan to improve health care by building new hospitals, upgrading old ones and training more doctors. World War II had just ended, and … Read more
UNC Family Medicine releases best private fundraising numbers ever
UNC Family Medicine announces a record year for private fundraising, making fiscal year 2012 its best ever. “Without question this was a remarkable fundraising year for the department of Family Medicine,” said department chair, Warren Newton MD MPH. “Businesses, Foundations and individuals understand that advances in primary care represent the most promising ways to dramatically … Read more
UNC Family Medicine Releases 2012 Annual Report
Ranked number two in the nation, UNC Family Medicine has earned a national leadership role in primary care research, education and patient care innovation. The 2012 Annual Report provides the details behind the department’s tremendous success. It is our duty and pleasure to report back to you on our efforts to transform the health care … Read more