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Grover Receives Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement

January 2, 2025
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) announced Natalie Grover, MD, associate professor of medicine in the UNC Division of Hematology, as the recipient of the Joanne Levy, MD, Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award was announced at the 66th Annual ASH Meeting and Exposition on December 7 in San...

Recent Changes to Testing Methods and Case Definitions Impact Our Knowledge of Lyme Disease in NC

December 14, 2024
Many cases of Lyme disease are under-recognized because early symptoms – typically fever, fatigue and achiness, are common in many other illnesses. At the same time, testing is fraught with pitfalls, including poor sensitivity early in the course of disease and complicated algorithms that often are misinterpreted. While historically considered...

Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates

December 10, 2024
Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it’s most treatable, yet it is underutilized in patient populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHC). A new study by researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated that a targeted intervention can...

Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout November

December 9, 2024
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Alan Lee Hinderliter, MD, worked with a Duke researcher to find a more effective way of interpreting patients at home blood pressure. Ross Boyce, MD, MSc, was featured for his...

CAH Article Wins Gerontology & Geriatrics Education Best Article Award

November 22, 2024
A CAH co-authored article was selected for the David A. Peterson Award. The honor was officially announced at the AGHE Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event on Friday, November 15 at GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, Washington.

Consumer Reports Explores Effectiveness of Weight Loss Drugs in Older Adults

November 11, 2024
Older adults may have heard about weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. However, even though these meds may be beneficial for them, older adults may not be fully aware of their drawbacks. Recently, Dr. John Batsis spoke to Consumer Reports about older adults using these medications for weight loss....

Faculty and Staff in the News Throughout October

November 1, 2024
The clickable links below navigate directly to outside media articles which featured Department of Medicine faculty and staff throughout the month of October. Daniel Richardson, MD, MSc, MA,  published a study with colleagues on use of anthracyclines.  Jared Weiss, MD, interviewed with OncLive on the survival benefits of an HPV...

Kwan and King Appointed Medical Directors

October 31, 2024
Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology and Louise King, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, will each take over their division’s respective Eastowne clinic site as Medical Director. Allergy and Immunology Clinic...

DOM Research Staff Attend Society of Research Administrators Conference

October 31, 2024
Jill Cunnup, Administrative Director for Clinical Research, Kelsey Haywood, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Research Program Director, Alex Kass, MSN, MBA, RN, CDCES, Caleb Hemphill and Brett Phillips, MA,PMP, CCRP, attended the Society of Research Administrators conference in Chicago. The conference theme, Breaking Barriers: Together Towards Tomorrow, offered a...

The Hometown Hero Response to Hurricane Helene

October 23, 2024
After Hurricane Helene devastated areas of Western North Carolina, Alyssa Tilly, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics in the UNC Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, helped coordinate a field hospital to provide medical care to some of the most impacted and vulnerable residents. “I grew up in...

Remembering Lucy Menefee: A True Champion of Patient Care

October 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lucy Menefee, MSN, DNP, ANP-BC. Lucy was a compassionate nurse practitioner and a dedicated teammate with the University of North Carolina Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. The void left by Lucy’s departure will be felt deeply by all who knew...

School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows Program Recruiting Mentors

September 30, 2024
The UNC School of Medicine F1rst Gen Fellows program is looking for UNC residents, fellows, and faculty members who are interested in mentoring current F1rst Gen Fellows. This program supports medical students at UNC SOM who identify as first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their families to...