Orange County Commissioners to Review Land Purchase for New Crisis Diversion Facility Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 13, 2025 | Development, Health, Local Government The Orange County government hopes to build a Crisis Diversion Facility on this property in Hillsborough by late 2026 or early 2027. Read More
Comprehensive Down Syndrome Clinic Opens at UNC Hospitals to Help Optimize Patient Care Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 21, 2025 | Health, Instagram, State, UNC Friday marks the opening of UNC Health’s Down syndrome clinic in Chapel Hill, which will provide holistic and specialized care to patients. Read More
Hundreds March in Raleigh Against Cuts in Federal Funding for Scientific Research Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 13, 2025 | Health, Instagram, National The event was one of 32 official rallies happening in cities across the country under the title “Stand Up For Science.” Read More
Universities Are Facing Big Cuts to Research Funding. At Duke, It’s A Time for ‘Damage Control’ Posted by Associated Press | Mar 10, 2025 | Health, Higher Education, National Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions... Read More
UNC Medical Center Named One of Newsweek’s ‘World’s Best Hospitals’ for 2025 Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 27, 2025 | Health, UNC Newsweek has named the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill to its list of the World’s Best... Read More
UNC Researchers Warn About Effects of Federal Funding Cuts on Cancer Discoveries, Treatments Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 25, 2025 | Health, Instagram, National, UNC Threats of federal funding cuts are already felt within research circles at UNC, including the labs of some leading cancer research. Read More
WakeMed Opens MyCare 365 Clinic, Urgent Care at Chapel Hill’s University Place Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 21, 2025 | Business, Health One of University Place mall’s newer tenants, WakeMed MyCare 365 Primary and Urgent Care, recently began welcoming visitors in Chapel Hill. Read More
Innovative UNC Hospital Program Uses Students To Fill Health Care Gaps Posted by UNC Media Hub | Feb 18, 2025 | Health, Town Square, UNC The course Biology 119, Experiencing Health Professions, trains UNC undergraduate students to serve as sitters for hospital patients. Read More
UNC Trustees Review Meal Swipe Donation Plan to Help Address Food Insecurity on Campus Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 12, 2025 | Health, Instagram, UNC About a third of UNC students struggled with food insecurity last fall, but a meal swipe donation plan could help address the issue. Read More
Orange County Reports Positive Rabies Test on Raccoon in Hillsborough Posted by Michael Koh | Feb 4, 2025 | Health, Safety Orange County Animal Services has reported a positive rabies test on a deceased raccoon found in... Read More