Category: Community Health Buckets

UNC Health Chatham Hospital has been designated a Baby‑Friendly hospital by Baby‑Friendly USA, recognizing its commitment to evidence‑based maternity care and support for breastfeeding patients and families. The Baby‑Friendly designation reflects implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of practices developed by the World Health Organization and...

We are also seeking to lead through innovation, by shaping both policy and practice.  Our work both in our own practice, as well as collaboratively in the healthcare community, is setting an example for academic clinics every where.

UNC Family Medicine is a leader the field of primary care, offering a top-notch academic experience for residents, fellows, and young professionals. We strive to give back to the healthcare workforce by training future leaders in family medicine: our commitment to rural care, vulnerable populations, and evidence based practice is...

In order to keep our communities healthy, our faculty, staff, and community partners are constantly striving to educate and serve those who need care most. We know that good health relies on a number of societal and environmental factors– that’s why we are involved with, or have funded, programs to foster...

Family medicine strives to provide high quality, low cost care to patients where they work and live. Our providers and residents contribute to the community through outreach to vulnerable populations. This kind of service keeps our clinic connected to those who need care most.