/tags/unc-hospitals UNC Hospitals en-US Copyright Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:14:36 GMT /news/2024-11-13/unc-hospitals-pediatric-walking-pneumonia-spike-kids Dr. Zach Willis with UNC Children's explains the national rise in bacterial pneumonia cases and what parents can do to keep kids healthy. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:14:36 GMT /news/2024-11-13/unc-hospitals-pediatric-walking-pneumonia-spike-kids Abigail Celoria /science-technology/2023-12-05/unc-hillsborough-hospital-makerspace-rehab UNC’s Hillsborough hospital is getting a 'makerspace' – the first of its kind in the UNC hospital system. Complete with 3D printers, sewing machines, and power tools, these spaces are traditionally used by students across UNC campuses. Now, these DIY devices are being afforded to rehabilitation workers. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:11:30 GMT /science-technology/2023-12-05/unc-hillsborough-hospital-makerspace-rehab Sophie Mallinson /health/2023-06-16/this-is-a-pretty-historic-moment-triangle-hospitals-are-relaxing-mask-requirements In a move that signals another step past the height of the pandemic, the Triangle's three major hospital systems are relaxing mask requirements. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:30:37 GMT /health/2023-06-16/this-is-a-pretty-historic-moment-triangle-hospitals-are-relaxing-mask-requirements Jason deBruyn /health/2023-02-21/wakemed-duke-major-victories-new-hospitals-unc-nc Two new hospitals in Wake County, including a new behavioral health hospital, received regulatory approval. When the dust settles on any appeals, it would mean one of the fastest expansions of new hospitals in the county's history. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:13:17 GMT /health/2023-02-21/wakemed-duke-major-victories-new-hospitals-unc-nc Jason deBruyn /health/2022-12-13/triangle-hospitals-rally-to-accommodate-influx-of-patients Three respiratory viruses — flu, RSV and COVID — are forcing hospitals to make more room for sick patients. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:15:09 GMT /health/2022-12-13/triangle-hospitals-rally-to-accommodate-influx-of-patients Celeste Gracia /news/2022-06-22/report-nc-hospitals-that-got-covid-19-relief-reaped-profits A report released from North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell says the seven largest hospital systems reaped sizeable financial benefits last year, even as they received billions of dollars in federal pandemic assistance. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:34:49 GMT /news/2022-06-22/report-nc-hospitals-that-got-covid-19-relief-reaped-profits /health/2021-12-21/north-carolina-hospitals-prepare-surge-omicron-variant-covid North Carolina hospitals are reporting a slow, but steady increase in hospitalizations from COVID-19 as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:35:13 GMT /health/2021-12-21/north-carolina-hospitals-prepare-surge-omicron-variant-covid Will Michaels, Associated Press /news/2021-07-22/five-nc-hospital-systems-will-now-require-covid-19-vaccines-for-employees Five North Carolina hospital systems will now require all of their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19. At least four had previously said they would urge their employees to get vaccinated but would not require it. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:58:02 GMT /news/2021-07-22/five-nc-hospital-systems-will-now-require-covid-19-vaccines-for-employees Claire Donnelly /health/2020-03-15/triangle-hospitals-prepping-for-spike-in-covid-19-patients It's an odd moment for the people who work in North Carolina healthcare. They read the reports of what is happening in Italy, South Korea and China, where… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:56:03 GMT /health/2020-03-15/triangle-hospitals-prepping-for-spike-in-covid-19-patients Jay Price /health/2019-06-04/unc-childrens-hospital-under-investigation-after-new-york-times-report UNC Children’s Hospital is under investigation after a New York Times report revealed high death rates among pediatric heart patients. The numbers were so… Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:12:14 GMT /health/2019-06-04/unc-childrens-hospital-under-investigation-after-new-york-times-report Dana Terry, Frank Stasio