Author Archives: Katie Kolls
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
We are working to prevent infectious diseases by studying the burden of vaccine-preventable illnesses and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines; shaping policy, practice, and communication to reduce tobacco use; combating child abuse; furthering our understanding of chronic diseases and cancer; and addressing the health and long-term care needs of older adults.
Health Access
Health outcome gaps remain a significant challenge in American health care, particularly in areas with higher mortality rates and substantial socioeconomic barriers. These disparities are driven by a range of factors, including stigma, cultural and linguistic differences, and limited access to resources such as quality care and insurance coverage. Given the pervasive nature of these … Read more
Donahue Receives PCORI Grant to Study COVID-19 impact on Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Patients
Katrina Donahue, MD, MPH, and Laura Young, MD, PhD, of the UNC School of Medicine are co-primary researchers of a study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on glucose monitoring in primary care patients with diabetes.
New endowment honors Stafford’s commitment to community service
On June 26th, during the UNC Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship graduation ceremony, the newly created Harry C. Stafford Endowment for Community Service was announced. Alumni of the program surprised its Director, Harry Stafford, MD, MBA, with the endowment that honors his ongoing commitment to humanitarian service beyond clinical care.