Category: News
Celeste Lee Shares Her Message on the Power of Patient Engagement in New Chair’s Corner Episode
Dr. Falk interviews Celeste Lee in this special episode on patient engagement. Celeste is described by Dr. Falk as an “astonishing leader and ferocious advocate for patient engagement,” and discusses the process of getting patients to become advocates for their health. She is also joined by her husband Daniel Lee, PhD on a discussion about being a caregiver and including patient … Read more
SUDDEN Partners with Surry County North Carolina to Prevent Out of Hospital Sudden Unexpected Death (OHSUD)
The SUDDEN team travelled to Surry County to meet with a prevention task force to discuss public health measures to prevent sudden unexpected death.
Jill Williams, RN, and Peggy Mattingly Honored with ACG SCOPY
Jill Williams, RN and Peggy Mattingly accept their SCOPY award. Congratulations to Jill Williams, RN, and Peggy Mattingly for winning a SCOPY award from the American College of Gastroenterology in the category of Best Video from an Academic Center. This award recognizes the colonoscopy video they developed which is now used by UNC Gastroenterology’s patients to prepare for … Read more
Researchers find two distinct genetic subtypes in Crohn’s disease patients
The UNC School of Medicine discovery could lead to more effective, personalized treatments for the debilitating gastrointestinal condition.
Dr. Patty Chang Featured in New Chair’s Corner Episode on Heart Failure
What is heart failure, and what are the newest options for treatment and care for heart failure patients? Dr. Ron Falk interviews Dr. Patty Chang in this podcast about heart failure. Dr. Chang is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the University of North Carolina. She directs the Heart Failure and Transplantation Program as well as the Advanced He … Read more
SUDDEN Presents at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Conference in Rome
Chip Pursell and Joan Maradey travelled to Rome to present their findings at the European Society of Cardiology.
Lindsay’s Gift
An article published on the Higher Education Works Foundation highlights the kidney transplant story of UNC patient Kevin Howell and donor Lindsay Recchie. Howell, who is the Senior Vice President of External Affairs for the UNC system, is a patient of Dr. Falk. When he needed a kidney transplant, Lindsay Recchie, also a UNC system employee, stepped up to donate. She received the … Read more
Dr. David Margolis & Dr. Allison Mathews Highlight HIV Cure Research in New Episode of Chair’s Corner
How close are we to a cure for HIV, and what are the messages about HIV that the community needs to hear? Dr. Ron Falk interviews Dr. David Margolis and Dr. Allison Mathews in this episode about HIV cure research and the efforts of the 2BeatHIV project to connect with the community. Dr. Margolis is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and in the Departme … Read more
Medicine Grand Rounds: Thursday, September 15
Gregg J. Silverman, MD Speaker: Gregg Silverman, MD Topic: “Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Genes to Joints” Dr. Silverman is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology at NYU School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Muskuloskeletal Center of Excellence.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Thursday, September 8
Speaker: Christopher Klipstein, MD Topic: “On Lecturing: Tips on Delivering an Effective Lecture” Dr. Klipstein, a Professor of Medicine, was raised in Rochester, NY. He graduated from Williams College in 1989. After spending one year in New York City teaching 7th and 9th grade math, he returned home to attend the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He then completed his … Read more
Dr. Ethan Basch Highlights the Impact of Patient-Reported Outcomes on Patient Care in Podcast
What are the challenges that patients face in communicating with their physicians, and how do questionnaires work to help? Dr. Ron Falk interviews Dr. Ethan Basch in this podcast about patient-reported outcomes research. Dr. Basch is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UNC, and a Professor of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public H … Read more
Department of Medicine Physicians Receive Awards at Whitehead Lecture
The 2016 Whitehead Lecture took place on August 17 and was delivered by Dr. Frank Church, Professor of Medicine from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The annual event, which serves as an unofficial convocation for the UNC School of Medicine, has been held since 1947. Following the lecture, awards were presented to faculty and students in the School of Medicine … Read more