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Janet Hadar reveals Eastowne plaque honoring Dr. Ron Falk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UNC Health unveiled a commemorative plaque this week honoring Ronald J. Falk, MD,<\/a> for his visionary leadership in the creation of the UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building. The surprise recognition took place on October 28th during a gathering of colleagues and leaders who celebrated Dr. Falk\u2019s decades of impact on patient care, research, and education.<\/p>\n

Eastowne serves as UNC Health\u2019s state-of-the-art outpatient hub, bringing together multiple specialties, diagnostic services, and clinical programs under one roof to improve access and continuity of care for patients across North Carolina.<\/p>\n

\"\"The plaque highlights Dr. Falk\u2019s transformative contributions as a clinical nephrologist, scholar, and mentor, as well as his enduring role in shaping the UNC Kidney Center and the Department of Medicine.<\/p>\n

Speakers included Janet Hadar, President & CEO of UNC Hospitals, Dr. Cristy Page, Interim CEO & Dean of UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine; and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, executive dean of the UNC School of Medicine. Each reflected on Dr. Falk\u2019s ability to turn ambitious ideas, like Eastowne, into lasting institutional achievements that strengthen care for North Carolinians.<\/p>\n

The plaque, now displayed at Eastowne, commemorates Dr. Falk\u2019s legacy of excellence, compassion, and innovation across UNC Health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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