Category: Cardiology
Safe Care Starts Here: How We Put Patient Safety Into Practice
At the heart of our UNC Department of Medicine, patient safety is more than a priority, it’s a daily practice woven into every aspect of care. In recognition of Patient Safety Day on September 17, we highlight how our providers put patient safety into action to safeguard patients and strengthen a culture of trust, collaboration, and resilience. Preventing Infections and Complicat … Read more
Cardiologists Awarded Grant to Reduce Cardiovascular Health Disparities in North Carolina
The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Cardiology awarded UNC cardiologists Thelsa Weickert, MD, George (Rick) Stouffer, MD, and Alan Hinderliter, MD, with a grant for their project, “Expanding Echocardiography Access for Underserved Populations in Central North Carolina”. The award has the goal to fund a project focused on reducing cardiovascular health disparitie … Read more
Faculty & Staff in the News through August
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of August 2025. Klara Klein, MD, PhD, will serve as PI for the UNC site investigating cadisegliatin as an adjunctive treatment to insulin in adults with type 1 diabetes. The Division of Hospital Medicine met many milestones during Fisc … Read more
Sidney Smith among researchers who contributed to new American Heart Association blood pressure guidelines
University of North Carolina researchers affiliated with the School of Nursing and School of Medicine contributed to new blood pressure guidelines released by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Sidney C. Smith, Jr., MD Sidney C. Smith, Jr., MD, Professor of Medicine in the UNC Division of Cardiology, and Leslie Davis, PhD, RN, an Associate P … Read more
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Faculty & Staff in the News through July
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of July 2025. Joseph Eron, MD, spoke on a newly approved HIV prevention injection. Ruihai Zhou, MD, published in article in JACC on heart attacks triggered by Regadenoson during stress tests. Brad Drummond, MD, MHS, did a Q&A on CO … Read more
In Memory of Andy Bradbury: A Cherished Colleague, Compassionate Clinician, and Friend
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Anderson “Andy” Bradbury, MSN, AGNP-C, a beloved nurse practitioner in the UNC Division of Cardiology. Andy joined our cardiology family in 2019, stepping into a complex and demanding role at the electrophysiology (EP) clinic. “When Andy joined our team, he jumped into his role in clinic headfirst, knowing he had big shoes to fill and … Read more
Kevin A. Friede, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Received SCAI’s 30 in Their 30’s Award.
Kevin A. Friede, MD, FACC, FSCAI, an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, was recognized and chosen by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) Board to be included in their annual 30 in Their 30s list. SCAI’s 30 in Their 30s highlights interventional cardiologists who embody the future of interventional cardiology and contri … Read more
UNC Ranks #13 on Premier’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2025
With the goal of recognizing the top cardiology providers across the nation, The Business Journals partnered with Premier Inc., a technology-driven, healthcare improvement company, to publish the annual Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals ranking. Out of 925 hospitals reviewed by Premier, UNC Hospitals ranked 13th among teaching hospitals with cardiovascular residency progr … Read more
Featured APP: Tammy Long, MSN, APRN, AGNP
Meet Tammy Long, MSN, APRN, AGNP, an APP in Cardiology and aspiring baker! What is your role in the Department and what patients do you serve? I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Cardiology. I see heart failure patients in an outpatient clinic. I also work as a research coordinator for heart failure research, enrolling patients into Phase I, III, and III studies. Where a … Read more
Derebail, Tilly, Vavalle Honored with Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award
Three Department of Medicine faculty have been awarded with the second annual Medical Staff Physician Clinical Excellence Award. This award recognizes UNC Hospitals clinical physicians who embody the qualities of a truly great patient service provider. These physicians are technically skilled, compassionate to patients and families and work collaboratively with colleagues. Nomina … Read more
Wearable Devices Can Increase Health Anxiety. Could They Adversely Affect Health?
For patients with atrial fibrillation, using a wearable device can lead to higher rates of anxiety about their Afib symptoms and treatment, doctor visits, and use of informal healthcare resources, according to a new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers led by Lindsey Rosman, PhD. Lindsey A. Rosman, PhD Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data … Read more
Cardiologists To Lead Partnership with UNC Project Malawi
Michael Yeung, MD, and Thelsa Weickert, MD, are leading a new partnership with UNC Project Malawi to improve cardiovascular health and patient care across the spectrum of disease prevention.