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Mission<\/h2>\n

Our mission is to keep active people operating at peak performance by preventing and treating injuries and implementing innovative research in the most challenging environments.<\/p>\n

Vision<\/h2>\n

The vision of the UNC Wilderness Medicine Program is to create a multidisciplinary program that integrates the expertise of sports medicine, acute care & trauma, and emergency medicine from UNC Chapel Hill to become North Carolina\u2019s premier home for wilderness medicine education, support, resources, and research. By uniting these disciplines, we aim to lead the state in preparing individuals and communities to manage health challenges in remote and austere environments, benefiting all people of North Carolina through comprehensive training, expert care, and innovative research.<\/p>\n

We are dedicated to supporting local communities across North Carolina in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of injury and illness in remote and austere settings, ensuring that all individuals are equipped to respond to the unique challenges of wilderness environments.<\/p>\n

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Location & Partners<\/span><\/h2>\n

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