Founder and first Chief of UNC Plastic Surgery Dr. Erle Peacock Jr. 1926-2012 November 6, 2012 November 6, 2012 — Founder and first Chief of UNC Plastic Surgery Dr.Erle Peacock Jr. 1926-2012
ACS NSQIP recognizes UNC Hospitals November 5, 2012 November 2, 2012 – This recognition program commends a select group of hospitals for achieving exemplary outcome performances related to patient management in five clinical areas.
van Aalst Featured in Carolina Development Annual Report November 2, 2012 November 1, 2012 — Dr. John van Aalst is featured in the 2012 Carolina Development Annual Report for his work with the Palestine Cleft Society.
Samuel Awarded K01 Grant October 29, 2012 October 24, 2012 — The Fogarty International Center has granted Jonathan Samuel, MD, an NIH Research Scientist Development Award for treatment of sigmoid volvulus in Malawi.
Interviewing his heart surgeon, Bill Friday used his own experience to educate others October 16, 2012 October 16, 2012 — Longtime University of North Carolina President Bill Friday, who died Oct. 12, was a friend of health care at UNC. In 2009, he used his own medical experiences at UNC to educate others.
Cairns Named Medical Director of Respiratory Care Department October 11, 2012 October 11, 2012 — Bruce Cairns, MD, has been named the Medical Director for the Respiratory Care Department.
Kim Named 2013 James IV Traveler October 10, 2012 October 04, 2012 — Dr. Hong Jin Kim, Associate Professor in the UNC Division of Surgical Oncology, was named a 2013 Traveler by the James IV Association of Surgeons.
van Aalst Awarded Two Grants October 2, 2012 October 02, 2012 — Dr John van Aalst, Associate Professor and Director of Pediatric and Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, has been awarded two grants.