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It can be difficult to know how to talk to your loved one about their alcohol use. We have tips for how to start the conversation.

The decision to quit smoking is one of the most important choices you’ll ever make. As a part of the Great American Smokeout, here are 9 strategies to help you quit.

Wayne Memorial Hospital Foundation and UNC Health Wayne are launching a mobile diabetes prevention program in Wayne County. Diabetes HealthCheck has the goal of improving the health and wellness of area residents while promoting healthy lifestyles. The focus is primarily on prevention of type 2 diabetes by offering free screenings & education. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ZeJZLD

As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing an update on patient Emily Walthall, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2020 despite never smoking. Today, Emily is cancer-free and continuing to do well with targeted therapy, as she advocates for others with the disease.

Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout. Listen to Dr. Marc Bjurlin, a leading urologic oncologist and smoking cessation advocate at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, discuss the profound link between smoking and bladder cancer.

A national spike in walking pneumonia cases is being reflected in the Triangle. Dr. Zach Willis, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at UNC Children's, says the outbreak is particularly affecting kids. Typical symptoms of walking pneumonia include cough, fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. https://lnkd.in/enfq2KXd

🌟 November is National Home Care, Hospice, and Palliative Care Month! 🌟 This month, we honor the compassionate care provided by our incredible UNC Health teammates and volunteers. 💙 Thank you for your unwavering commitment to kindness, dignity, and care. 🫶 #OneGreatTeam

A huge thank you to the Triangle Parents of Multiples for their thoughtful donation in honor of World Prematurity Day! 💜💙 They recently delivered beautiful gift baskets to brighten the day for our families currently in the UNC Health Rex NICU. #WorldPrematurityDay #NICUStrong

As a part of World Prematurity Day on Nov. 17, UNC Children's neonatal physician Dr. Cara Beth Carr shared eye-opening stats about premature babies, moms in need, and how you can help through March of Dimes. You can watch her interview with WNCN below.

Our teammates had a great time at Hockey Fights Cancer Night with the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday! 🏒💜 We’re proud to sponsor this special evening, dedicated to honoring and supporting those impacted by cancer. Thank you to the Canes and the entire community for coming together to make a difference. #HockeyFightsCancer #Canes