Category: General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology
Boynton Study Highlights Effectiveness of Messages from Public Health Organizations
Marcella Boynton, MD A new national study led by Marcella Boynton, MD, assistant professor in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, and a member of the NCTraCS Education Team, used an experimental design to examine the effect of message source on reactions to coronavirus prevention messages. The study concluded that messages referencing a public health organ … Read more
Researchers Argue Health Care Systems Should Use ‘Food as Medicine’ Interventions
Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, co-authored a British Medical Journal analysis suggesting nutritional interventions delivered through health providers are associated with improved health outcomes. The analysis argues for increased implementation of “food is medicine” interventions … Read more
Cené’s New Job At UNC Health System Is To Make Health Care More Equitable in NC
Crystal Cené, MD, MPH The News & Observer recognized Crystal Rene Cené, MD, MPH, and the role she will play in leading an effort to change policies and practices in the UNC Health system to make it more accessible to the communities it serves. “In this new position, Dr. Cené will collaborate with leaders to first understand the barriers to care and then lead a comprehensive r … Read more
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Becker’s Hospital Review Recognizes UNC Health’s First Head of Health Equity
Crystal Cené, MD, MPH Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, associate professor in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, was recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review as UNC Health’s first executive director for health equity. “Dr. Cené will collaborate with leaders to first understand the barriers to care and then lead a comprehensive research and data-driven approach … Read more
COVID-19 and Health Equity: Time to Think Big
Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, and Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH and Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MPH, from the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology, and the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, are authors of a new perspective on health inequities, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine with Avik Chatterjee, MD, M … Read more
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Cené Addresses Latino Health During Pandemic, Recognizing Need For More Data and More Support
Crystal Cené, MD, MPH The News and Observer reported that a survey on coronavirus among Latinos, of corresponding health departments in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, resulted in data from 46 counties. “Information from the remaining 54 counties was either not provided or health departments did not respond to requests for it,” the story reported. Crystal Wiley Cené, MD, MP … Read more
Berkowitz Will Present Free ADA Webinar on Food Insecurity and Health Disparities, CME Credits Offered.
Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the division of general medicine, will participate in a health disparities education webinar with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) on July 9, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm EST. The webinar is designed for primary care providers, nurses, dietitians, certified diabetes care and education specialists, community he … Read more
Teaching COVID-19’s Real-Time Lessons, Smithson Contributes to Restructuring of Medical Education
Left to right: Steve Bogdewic, PhD, MPH, Sarah Smithson, MD, MPH, and Johanna Foster, MHA In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, many faculty in the School of Medicine (SOM) were tasked with restructuring courses and content for medical students to ensure they could effectively finish their semesters and be able to engage in unprecedented learning opportunities in a safe and constru … Read more
Internal Medicine Providers Serve Patients at RDC Care and Treat
Cindy Feltner, MD, MPH, Claire West, MD, Nikki Currence, FNP, and Eve Clubb, LPN at the Care and Treat trailer unit. The UNC Health Respiratory Diagnostic Center (RDC) opened last month with a drive through Quick Treat and Care and Treat unit to monitor and screen patients with respiratory symptoms that may be associated with coronavirus. Led by David Wohl, MD, professor of medic … Read more
Medical Students Return to Clinical Setting
Ashley Henderson, MD, and Koyal Jain, MD Following is a message from Koyal Jain, MD MPH and Ashley Henderson, MD, directors of undergraduate education in the department of medicine. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption in medical education and administration of the USMLE step examinations throughout the country. The UNC School of Medicine and Department of Medi … Read more
Corbie-Smith Says Minorities Are Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19
Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, a professor of medicine in the division of general medicine, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, assistant professor of family medicine, told ABC 11 News that “COVID-19 is putting a magnifying glass on health disparities.” Corbie-Smith, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine, recognizes minorities tend to have higher ris … Read more
Novel Primary Care Model Promotes Lifelong Comprehensive Care for People Living with HIV
Shana Ratner, MD, associate professor in the division of general medicine, and section chief for education and clinical practice, announces a novel collaboration with the division of infectious diseases that includes a multidisciplinary primary care clinic to serve people living with HIV. The new model lays the groundwork for multidisciplinary care in advance of the move to Easto … Read more