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2026 Innovation Pilot Awards Accepting Proposals Until January 15, 2026
The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the Innovation Pilot Awards Request for Proposal is now open!
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UNC Health, Blue Cross NC Study Offers Clinical Evidence on How Food Delivery Models Can Reduce Food Insecurity and Improve Health Outcomes
The Healthy Food First trial offers compelling evidence that empowering people to choose the nutritious foods they want can drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes, helping more North Carolina families take steps toward healthier lifestyles.
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2025 Innovation Pilot Award Projects Announced
The UNC Center for Health Innovation is pleased to announce the awardees of the 13th Annual Innovation Pilot Awards. Proposals were sought from across UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine faculty and employees for innovations across a spectrum of areas including care delivery, workforce development, new technology, advanced analytics, and more. Four projects were selected … Read more
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Innovation Pilot Award Recipient Publishes Results of Impact on VR to Enhance Patient Safety
In a new study published in JMIR Medical Education, Dr. Lukasz Mazur and his team have explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the culture of patient safety within healthcare settings. This innovative project, funded by the UNC Center for Health Innovation, Innovation Pilot Awards, represents a step forward in leveraging advanced technology … Read more