The Ruterus campaign, which supports the UNC Horizons Program at UNC-Chapel Hill, has now contributed more than $10,000 to the program. In December 2016, Deborah Privette of UNC Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery turned an inspired holiday idea – placing a red dot on an image of the female reproductive system to transform it into a … Continued

Dr. Hendrée Jones, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UNC School of Medicine and executive director of the UNC Horizons Program, is a co-author of a Primer for Nature Reviews Disease Primers on neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) that occurs as a result of opioid use during pregnancy – neonatal opioid use withdrawal syndrome … Continued

Placing an emphasis on neonatal abstinence syndrome’s (NAS) potential for negative developmental outcome dismisses the larger, more complex factors of a child’s life that contribute to a long-term trajectory for development. Such a singular focus on NAS can be a source of harm for the child and family, and it neglects an opportunity to help … Continued

UNC OB-GYN honored staff with Superstar Awards and the Staff Excellence Award at its annual holiday party Dec. 12, 2018 at the Carolina Club. Each year the department recognizes employees who are outstanding, committed, dedicated, dependable, have a positive and supportive attitude, and consistently exceed requirements and go beyond the usual expectation of their job … Continued

In the 15 years that Mark Daley has been engaged with the UNC Horizons Program as an ambassador, donor and volunteer, he’s seen the lives of women and their children change right before his eyes. With trauma-responsive care that addresses the painful life experiences that often precede substance use, UNC Horizons provides women who enter … Continued

Drs. Daniel and Kathleen “Katchy” Clarke-Pearson are leading by example with a generous personal commitment to endow the Drs. Daniel and Kathleen Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professorship to support the academic mission of the UNC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dan and Katchy speak with tenderness and humor towards each other, yet remain modest when discussing their … Continued

For the fifth year in a row, UNC OB-GYN is collecting gifts for the families of UNC Horizons, our comprehensive substance use disorder treatment program for pregnant and/or parenting women and their children, including those whose lives have been touched by abuse or violence. The Holiday Tree is in the Chair’s Office at 3009 Old … Continued

Dr. Hendrée Jones is an internationally recognized expert in the development and examination of both behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for pregnant women and their children.

Horizons Kitchen is helping clients learn skills and how to market them.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced a $10 million commitment from the John William Pope Foundation to support a combination of core areas where Carolina excels: cancer research, multidisciplinary and innovative thinking, excellence in sport, and being of and serving the state’s citizens.