Category: News
Foretelling Early Lung Disease Progression in Cystic Fibrosis: The Combined Benefits of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Newborn Screening
Jennifer Goralski, MD An editorial by Jennifer L. Goralski, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics in the division of pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine, was featured in the October 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, titled “Foretelling Early Lung Disease Progression in Cystic Fibrosis: The Combined Benefits of Magne … Read more
Native American Heritage Month: November Events Foster Respect, Kindness and Mutual Understanding
November is National Native American Heritage Month America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. We observe Native American Heritage Month in November to recognize the achievements and contributions of Native Americans. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “Nati … Read more
Visually Branding Medicine, Introducing a Modern New Look and Web Map
A website serves several functions. It introduces visitors to a brand and acts like a tour guide, which is why the first impression should be our best. Visitors arrive, they are welcomed, shown around, and a relationship begins. Phase One Phase One of the Department’s web redesign project is now complete! With feedback from patients, faculty and staff, the new site has been thoug … Read more
VCAG Project Set Out to Improve Glycemic Control at UNC Medical Center Now, the ‘Insulin Order’, a Subsequent Project, Is Expected to Change Practice Across UNC Health System
Morgan S. Jones, MD Changing practice takes time and careful consideration. Morgan Jones, MD, assistant professor in the division of endocrinology and metabolism, led the development and implementation of specialized diabetes inpatient consultative services in collaboration with multiple hospital services and departments. What started as a VCAG (Value Care Action Group) project i … Read more
Hematology/Oncology Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Equity Council Sam Cykert, MD, and Marjory Charlot, MD. Four members of the Department of Medicine are working to bring diversity, equity and inclusion principles into critical areas of UNC Lineberger. “This is a group of 14 faculty, graduate students, and staff–and we’re in the process of identifying patients and community members–com … Read more
The Medicine Grand Rounds Ernest and Hazel Craige Lecture Was Presented by Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, chief of cardiology for the department of medicine at Northwestern, was the guest lecturer for the Ernest and Hazel Craige Lecture on October 14. The vice dean for diversity and inclusion for the Feinberg School of Medicine talked about lessons learned from COVID-19, and the path he sees t … Read more
Project EMBRACE Returns
Project EMBRACE, the acronym for “Ending Medical Bias and Racism by Advocating for Change and Equity” returned on October 8. A collaboration between residents from the UNC Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, the concept began with Melissa Wooten, MD, MPH, who helped develop and lead the conference last year. Melissa Wooten, MD, led an EMBRACE break-out session. “The … Read more
Batsis receives NC TraCS Institute grant to explore the early detection of sarcopenia
The NC TraCS Institute has awarded John A. Batsis, MD, and the Division of Geriatric Medicine a 1-year, team science grant to study the early detection of sarcopenia.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month–Caring for Patients, Advancing Research
Behind every photo is a story with the power to uplift and inspire. One year has made all the difference for Frances Lucas from Fayetteville, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2020. And, it was something Dr. Yara Abdou said that set the tone for her journey. “She said, ‘I’m not only going to be your doctor, I want to be your friend,’ ” recalls Frances from her first app … Read more
Newsworthy from the Department of Medicine, Week of October 15 – 21
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured Department of Medicine faculty starting Friday, October 15, 2021. Jenny Flythe, MD, MPH Unusual accident, blood clot diagnosis lead Leasburg woman to UNC’s DVT Clinic – Cassi Frank (CBS17) UNC expert recommends vaccine boosters to help shore up waning immunity – Dr. David Wohl (CBS 17) Halloween … Read more
McAllister Heart Institute Pivots to COVID-19
Hugh A. “Chip” McAllister Jr., MD ’66 Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine’s top physicians and researchers have worked tirelessly to find answers, notably through vaccine research and therapeutic development. While these discoveries have brought us closer to a world without COVID-19, a growing volume of evidence suggests the effect of the v … Read more
Supporting Residents in the Clinic and Beyond
Debra Bynum, MD For Debra Bynum, MD, her position as director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UNC School of Medicine is deeply personal. Originally hailing from Jacksonville, North Carolina, and being the first in her family to finish high school, lifelong learning became Bynum’s top value. She entered UNC School of Medicine and instantly fell in love, staying for h … Read more