2 weeks ago
The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for March: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March 2025 Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) leads Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) to highlight the importance of inclusive communities. The 2025 theme, “We’re Here All Year,” emphasizes that …
3 weeks ago
The class of 2026 kicked off their studies in January 2025 and participated in the program’s annual White Coat Ceremony on February 21 in the MBRB Auditorium. Keynote speaker Elise Kidder, PA-C, a class of 2022 alumnus of the program, shared insight into the various uses for and meanings of the white coat as one …
5 months ago
The UNC Department of Health Sciences in the School of Medicine and UNC Health Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapist Residencies are pleased to partner with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. Thanks to the new partnership, which is a part of the UNC and Novant Health affiliation, the UNC physical therapist residency …
6 months ago
Kevin Giff, Community Program Specialist within the Community Practice Lab, received a Dean’s Performance Award for his collaborative work with community organizations supporting housing and development initiatives, including Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and Hope NC. Kevin was recognized at the 2024 School of Medicine Staff Summit.
Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling: Hailey Morris
Welcome to the Department of Health Sciences! The mission of the Department of Health Sciences is to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for all people of North Carolina, and the world, through exemplary teaching, innovative research, and patient-centered clinical practice.
Health Sciences Associate Dean and Chair
