Category: General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology
UNC Department of Medicine will offer multidisciplinary care at Panther Creek
Dr. Helen Claire West is an associate professor in the division of general medicine and medical director of the UNC Medicine Clinic at Panther Creek, set to open in Winter 2020. Here, she explains how a new clinic care model has the potential to transform UNC’s primary care footprint in the community. Where will the UNC Panther Creek Medical Practice be located and how will it … Read more
Researchers Find Fewer Hospital and Nursing Home Admissions, and a 16 Percent Drop in Medical Expenses, Among Recipients of Medically Tailored Meals
A new study led by Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, MPH, a physician and assistant professor in the division of general medicine and clinical epidemiology at the UNC School of Medicine, has found that participation in a medically tailored meals program was associated with fewer hospital admissions and nursing home admissions, and less overall medical spending. The study, funded by the Robe … Read more
Primary Care Ranks First in Nation for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, the University of North Carolina School of Medicine was ranked first in the country for primary care education as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” (Republished from the UNC Health Care and UNC School of Medicine Newsroom) “Earning the number one ranking for primary care is a tremendous recognit … Read more
Featured Physician: Helen Claire West, MD
Helen Claire West, MD, is clinical associate professor in the division of general medicine and medical director of the UNC Panther Creek Internal Medicine Faculty Practice (opening in Fall, 2019).
UNC Researchers Dramatically Reduce Racial Disparities in Early-Stage Lung Cancer Treatment
The UNC Department of Medicine’s Samuel Cykert, MD, from the division of general medicine, led a five-year, multi-institutional trial aimed at reducing the disparity in treatment and outcomes for black lung cancer patients versus white lung cancer patients.
Story Slam, Serendipity, and Advance Care Planning in the ICU
UNC School of Medicine’s first UNC Story Slam gave physicians an opportunity to share stories about the personal experience of practicing medicine. Gary Winzelberg, Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Associate Director for UNC’s Palliative Care Program speaks about “Serendipity” in the ICU.
Shaheen Receives Craver Professor Award
Amy Shaheen, MD, MSC, professor of clinical medicine, has been honored with the Craver Medical Student Teaching Award. The Craver Medical Student Teaching Award was established by UNC School of Medicine graduate Joseph M. Craver, MD, to honor outstanding teachers in internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery who inspire and change the lives of medical students through their teach … Read more
A Population Health Approach to Dramatically Reduce Heart Disease Risk
UNC School of Medicine doctors enlisted a network of health care professionals from small primary care practices and used data analytics to help identify North Carolinians at risk for cardiovascular disease. Primary care doctors could use this approach to dramatically reduce heart disease risk for tens of thousands of people across the state.
Researchers awarded $5.5M to improve colorectal cancer screening in North Carolina
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers were awarded $5.5 million to increase colorectal cancer screening, follow-up and care referrals in community health centers in North Carolina.
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant health and fitness apps actually have little to do with health
UNC researchers led by Arlene Chung, MD, MHA, reviewed more than 300 apps in the health and fitness categories of app stores for hands-free, voice-activated assistants, including Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant; they found very few had a clear health focus.
Cristin Colford, MD, Is Named Vice Chair for Clinical Services
A new position will focus on integrating clinical services across the department of medicine.
Giselle Corbie-Smith Will Deliver Berryhill Lecture as 41st President of Society of General Internal Medicine
The Society of General Internal Medicine elected Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, as its 41st president last year. Officially inducted in April, Corbie-Smith says the appointment is giving her the opportunity to combine her 20 plus years of service to the organization with her work as a health equity researcher. She will also deliver the 34th Annual Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture … Read more