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UNC Children's - North Carolina Children's Hospital As a major referral center for children with complex medical and surgical conditions, N.C. We welcome open, honest, and authentic dialogue.

Children's Hospital is nationally recognized as one of the country's best comprehensive care centers for the most critically ill and injured children. About UNC Health

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. UNC Hea

lth is an integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. It exists to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina and to provide state-of-the-art patient care. UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country; the UNC School of Medicine, a nationally eminent research institution; Pardee UNC Health Care in Hendersonville; Chatham Hospital in Siler City; Johnston Health in Clayton and Smithfield; UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston; Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro; Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir; Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount; UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, UNC REX Healthcare and its provider network in Wake County; UNC Health Blue Ridge in the Morganton area; and the UNC Physicians Network. For more information, please visit www.unchealth.org


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We spoke to UNC Health infectious diseases expert David J. Weber, MD, MPH, about concerns some people have about vaccine...
08/07/2026

We spoke to UNC Health infectious diseases expert David J. Weber, MD, MPH, about concerns some people have about vaccines.

An infectious diseases doctor on the safety and risks of vaccines.

08/07/2026

Isaac was born on Christmas Day, and after seven months in the NICU at UNC Children's - North Carolina Children's Hospital, he is finally heading home. ❤️

Our teammates celebrated this special milestone with a NICU graduation ceremony, complete with a tiny cap, gown and a heartfelt send-off.

Congratulations, Isaac! We’re wishing you and your family all the best as you begin this next chapter at home.



Video description: Baby Isaac is wearing a Carolina blue cap and gown and is held by his dad. The video transitions to the baby being held by both parents as UNC Children’s teammates gather around and celebrate his NICU graduation and discharge.

08/07/2026

Teammates from across UNC Health recently came together for our annual Stuff the Bus, collecting more than 40,000 school supplies to support students and teachers across the Triangle. ✏️ 📓

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and helped make this year's event such a tremendous success! We couldn't have done it without you.



Video description: The video opens with an exterior view of UNC Hospitals' Chapel Hill campus, featuring a bus parked outside the hospital. It then transitions to UNC Health teammates collecting and organizing school supplies before returning to another exterior shot of the bus parked in front of the hospital.

A big thank you to all the teammates who joined our Dog Days of Summer series this year! 🐾 We loved seeing your adorable...
08/07/2026

A big thank you to all the teammates who joined our Dog Days of Summer series this year! 🐾 We loved seeing your adorable photos and celebrating the furry friends who bring so much joy to your lives. Thanks for sharing a little summer fun with us ☀️

Teammates from across UNC Health came together Thursday for our annual Stuff the Bus, collecting more than 40,000 school...
08/06/2026

Teammates from across UNC Health came together Thursday for our annual Stuff the Bus, collecting more than 40,000 school supplies to support students and teachers across the Triangle. ✏️ 📓

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and helped make this year's event such a tremendous success. Together, we're helping local students start the school year with the tools they need to thrive.

A bee sting can ruin a beautiful day, but the good news is that most bee stings can be treated at home. Here’s the buzz ...
08/04/2026

A bee sting can ruin a beautiful day, but the good news is that most bee stings can be treated at home. Here’s the buzz on how to ease the pain, and when you might need medical care.

Most stings can be cared for at home.

When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, your child’s doctor can help you learn how to support them through challenges an...
08/02/2026

When your child is diagnosed with ADHD, your child’s doctor can help you learn how to support them through challenges and amplify their strengths.

UNC Health pediatrician Alison Kavanaugh, MD, explains some of the next steps you can take after a diagnosis.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is incredibly common—more than 9 percent of children receive a diagnosis of this neurodevelopmental disorder before they reach adulthood.

Our Dog Days of Summer tour rolls on! 🐶 This week, we're featuring some of the pups belonging to our UNC Children's - No...
07/31/2026

Our Dog Days of Summer tour rolls on! 🐶 This week, we're featuring some of the pups belonging to our UNC Children's - North Carolina Children's Hospital Pediatric Pharmacy teammates.

Stay with us every Friday through August 7 as we continue highlighting our teammates' dogs, along with some very special therapy dogs who bring comfort and smiles to our patients and families. 🐾

  is a great reminder that friendship is a skill that develops over time. Supporting children with patience, encourageme...
07/30/2026

is a great reminder that friendship is a skill that develops over time. Supporting children with patience, encouragement and opportunities to connect can help them build meaningful friendships that last.

The skills needed for friendship take time to develop.

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to increase across the U.S., learn the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps yo...
07/29/2026

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to increase across the U.S., learn the symptoms, treatment options, and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Historically, leafy greens, herbs, raspberries, blackberries, snow and snap peas and green onions are most often linked to cyclospora infections.

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