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FDA should be equitable in proposed regulations on reducing nicotine in cigarettes

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A commentary led by Family Medicine researcher M. Justin Byron, PhD suggests that a recent FDA policy proposal needs to include little cigars, which look and function like cigarettes, to be equitable and most effective.

September 2018 Patient Newsletter

Let’s talk health: Flu myths busted, and where to get y … Read more

Featured Provider: Erik Butler, DO

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Erik Butler, MD “When I was 14 years old, I was in a se … Read more

August 2018 Patient Newsletter

 Let’s Talk Health with Dr. Neutze At Family Medicine, … Read more

Researchers find that private insurance pays more for emergency department visits

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Research led by Family Medicine NRSA Fellow Jonathan Yun, MD, MPH, found that private insurance had the greatest average annual increase in spending for each ED visit between 1996 through 2015.

Health leaders meet to improve community health

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UNC Family Medicine has recently been hosting a series of meetings featuring health leaders in eight surrounding counties to improve community health and well-being.

What is Community Health at UNC Family Medicine?

Curious about what exactly Community health means at UNC Family Medicine? We put together a one-pager to show you! 

May 2018 Newsletter

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Your health care t … Read more