UNC Health Care Coverage

UNC Health, Wake County part ways in running mental health facility

A Wake County initiative that has already garnered national attention has received federal grand funding to expand its model.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

What records show about UNC Health's response to report of Meta pixel data collection

Documents obtained by 5 On Your Side show a minute-by-minute look at UNC Health's search to figure out if their patient's private information was being sent to Facebook's parent company.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

New online tool could help behavioral health patients find care more quickly

One in five people in North Carolina are currently experiencing a behavioral health issue. A new online tool could help them find care more quickly.

Monica Casey, WRAL reporter

State launches centralized open bed registry for behavioral health patients

One in five people in North Carolina are currently experiencing a behavioral health issue. A new online tool could help them find care more quickly.

'That happened to me': Former Triangle athlete recounts his heart stopping on the field in incident similar to Damar Hamlin's collapse

His life was only saved by an automated external defibrillator, or AED, and a slew of parents who knew CPR.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

'It's a very rare occurrence': Triangle doctors provide perspective on what happened to Bills player Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest was a frightening scene. WRAL News spoke with Dr. Manesh Patel of Duke Medicine and Dr. Robert Lee Jobe of UNC Health to discuss what happened to Hamlin and what his prognosis is going forward.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Komen Research Summit shows progress against breast cancer

Duke and UNC breast cancer researchers now work together to improve therapies as well as work toward a cure.

Hospital's new name honors longtime lawmaker Marc Basnight

The name has changed, but the mission is the same for the North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill.

3 ways to help prevent child abuse

Child abuse can occur in any family, anywhere, and it affects people of all income levels, races, ethnicities and faiths. Whether you're a parent, someone who works with children or simply an adult in a child's life, you can help prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Understanding self-harm and how to help someone struggling

Intentional self-harm--or nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)--is defined as hurting yourself on purpose. Most commonly, it's a sign of emotional distress and self-harm is a coping mechanism.

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Doc breaks down what NC's COVID-19 numbers mean

Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease specialist at UNC Health, unpacks North Carolina's latest COVID-19 data.

Umbilical cord blood donation saved 1-year-old boy's life

Thanks to a cord blood transplant, Cole is now in remission from leukemia.

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UNC doctor: We can't wait for harms of vaping to become clear

Following FDA's decision to order Juul e-cigarettes off the market, UNC Health pulmonologist Dr. Brad Drummond discusses the effects of vaping and smoking, and what the new restrictions could mean.

Common virus may be linked to liver failure in healthy children

Doctors around the world are trying to understand what is causing children to develop severe hepatitis (liver inflammation) that in some cases results in liver failure.

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7 ways to be a more effective, happier parent

Nobody has all the answers when it comes to parenthood. It can be difficult, frustrating and tedious -- especially when kids act out -- but it can also be joyful and fun, and parents can get better at parenting every day.

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Pregnant mother undergoes laser surgery to save her twins

Micah and Malachi Plumber just turned 1 -- a major milestone for any child. Watching the adorable twins crawl, giggle and play with their older sister, Kinsley, it's hard to believe they had a medical condition that required surgery when they were still in their mother's womb.

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PAULA FESSLER: Nurses need support, leadership to combat COVID-19 fatigue

Saturday, May 7, 2022 -- The pandemic led to unexpected numbers of experienced nurses leaving their current roles. Many retired, while others chose to travel to higher paying, temporary positions. Some have started an entirely new career. These changes have created new dynamics and challenges within our workforce, creating a gap in our talent experience and having fewer full-time nurses to on-board our new staff.

Overworked, underpaid: Local doctor says COVID burnout straining healthcare workers

As COVID cases continue to climb, the "Great Resignation" is taking a toll on the medical field.

Sarah Kreuger, WRAL Durham reporter

Second COVID booster shots encouraged for adults 50 and older as subvariant spreads

Federal regulators authorized second booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for everyone 50 and older.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Which vaccines to get and avoid while pregnant

UNC Health maternal-fetal medicine specialist Johanna Quist-Nelson, MD, breaks down which vaccines you should receive - and avoid - during pregnancy.

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7 ways to cope with persistent stress

There are ways to deal with enduring stressors, and it starts with taking care of ourselves. Dr. Charguia offers these seven tips.

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COVID hospitalizations down 55 percent in Triangle-area NC health systems

The Triangle-area's coronavirus numbers have shown marked improvement in recent weeks, with now only 229 COVID patients in the Triangle's three main hospital systems, of which 37 are in the ICU.

Getting help for your child's mental health

But how do you know if what your child is going through is normal for kids their age?

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People suffering from long-COVID in NC finally able to find medical treatment, hope

For most people, coronavirus symptoms come and go within weeks. But some COVID-19 long-haulers have been dealing with the virus' affects for more than a year.

Sick kid? How to limit the spread of illness in your household

When your child gets sick, it may seem like the rest of your family is destined to get sick too, but it doesn't always have to be that way.

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