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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.