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In late July 2018, first and second-year Physician Assistant Studies students, and two faculty mentors, provided health care in rural Wise, Virginia, through the Remote Area Medical (RAM) program, a nonprofit provider of mobile medical clinics. The RAM program delivers free dental, vision, and medical care to underserved and uninsured populations....

The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) recognized a host of faculty members and a program alumna during its 86th annual meeting in Chicago this summer. During the annual awards ceremony, ASCLS recognized Division Director Susan Beck and Associate Professor Tara Moon, both of whom are PhD, MLS(ASCP)CMwith a CLS...

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome UNC’s Dr. Sarah Ruff about life behind the stethoscope—her experiences as a family physician. You can catch the episode on: WCHL 97.9 FM Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 29 at 9 a.m. and 5...

Hello! My name is Erin Kinney and I, first and foremost, want to thank you for welcoming me into your world. I have been here about a month now and I already consider myself a Tar Heel. I have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful faculty members, students,...

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome Maya Dusenbery—author of the new book Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick—about the ways health care can let women down. You can catch the episode on:...

Johnston and Crais join 2017 inductee, Cara McComish, PhD, in the Academy. The UNC School of Medicine Academy of Educators inducted Lisa Johnston, PT, PhD, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Crais, PhD, CCC-SLP, and ASHA fellow, into its ranks on May 31, 2018. The Academy recognized Johnston and Crais at its Evening of Scholarship, held in...

The Department of Allied Health Sciences hosted its annual Clinical Preceptor Appreciation Event at The Carolina Club on May 23, 2018. The Department of Allied Health Sciences hosted its annual Clinical Preceptor Appreciation Event at The Carolina Club on May 23, 2018. During the event, with a record of 160 attendees,...

Dr. Stephen Hooper, chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences and associate dean in the UNC School of Medicine, has received the 2016 Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Stephen Hooper, chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences and associate dean in the UNC School of Medicine, has received the...

Dr. Christine A. Dollaghan, PhD, CCC-SLP, presented at the 2018 David E. Yoder Symposium, held at Extraordinary Ventures in Chapel Hill in April 2018. On Friday, April 20, attendees of the David E. Yoder Symposium had the opportunity to learn about identifying and treating young children with speech and language...

The 20th annual Graduate School recognition celebration honored multiple Department of Allied Health Sciences students across the health care spectrum. On Thursday, April 5, 2018, The UNC Graduate School held its 20th annual Graduate Student Recognition Celebration. This year’s recipients gathered at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, where they celebrated...