Happy Independence Day. As we observe this special holiday w/ family & friends, let's reflect on how the freedoms we enjoy inspire us to greatness in how we care for our patients, their loved ones, & each other. Thank you for all that you do!. #FourthofJuly | #IndependenceDay

🎆 Celebrate Safely This #4thOfJuly 🇺🇸 - Fireworks send children and adults to the ER each summer, but did you know that sparklers do too? For hands-on celebrations, we’re encouraging our community to skip the spark and keep the fun with safer alternatives. #FireworksSafety

It’s hot outside! Do you know the signs of heat exposure? Dr. Joshua Ring, associate director of Duke Regional Hospital's emergency department, shares symptoms to know to stay safe during dangerously high temperatures. #BeatTheHeat | #StayHydrated

Emma Townsend is a two-time cancer survivor now fighting uterine cancer. It’s one of the few cancer types that’s on the rise. At Duke, researchers continue to find better answers, treatments, and hope. More: #UterineCancerAwareness #CancerResearch

“I feel like it is my fight, but it's our fight.” - Bianca Harvey. Read more about how Duke helps teens and young adults with cancer care:

Bianca was young, healthy, & thriving - until cancer stopped her. Her strength never wavered, & with the help of a dedicated care team at Duke, she’s finding her way forward like so many young people diagnosed with cancer. More: @WRAL | #cancerawareness

The researchers also found some evidence that patients delayed early postpartum and contraceptive visits. “These results may be useful for policymakers, administrators and providers to meet service demands,” the researchers stated. 4/4.

Compared to enrollments prior to extensions, beneficiaries were substantially more likely to use Medicaid-financed care for contraception (47-48% v. 38%), primary care (68-71% v. 25%), mental health (22-26% v. 8%) & substance use disorder visits (4-5% v 2%) w/in 12 months. 3/4.

Postpartum coverage under Medicaid was extended to 12 months during COVID, followed by North Carolina’s expansion of the federal health insurance program in 2023. 2/4.

Measures that extended Medicaid coverage resulted in substantial increases in utilization of Medicaid-financed care among people giving birth in NC, researchers at Duke Health and UNC-Chapel Hill reported today in a JAMA Health Forum study. More: . 1/4

The Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis brings multiple areas of clinical expertise together to offer medical therapies in synergy with clinical trials for CNS cancers. Read more ➡️ @DukeCancer @DukeMets

“Improving access isn’t about growing our footprint — it’s making care easier to reach, more efficient to navigate, and centered around the people we serve,” Craig Albanese, M.D., Duke Health CEO.

“We’re growing w/ purpose to earn the privilege of caring for more people across North Carolina.” Duke Health CEO Craig Albanese, M.D., shared insights on the health system’s approach to expanding access to care during a @BeckersHR CEO roundtable: . More:

More young people are being diagnosed w/ cancer. Tonight @ 7:30 PM on @WRAL see a powerful documentary featuring courageous patients & meet the Duke physician-scientists working to improve outcomes for the next generation. @dukecancer | #cancerawareness.

Thanks to every student, parent, educator, and community leader who make this partnership between Duke Health, Durham Public Schools, and Durham Technical Community College a success!.

Team members helped the inaugural class of the DECHS and their families beat the heat with a popsicle social. Everyone is excited for the upcoming school year! Future health-science scholars connected with the people who will mentor and support them over shared treats and crafts.

“I know our work provides opportunities for growth within ourselves that will transition to the school setting.” - Joshua Brown, Durham Early College of Health Sciences Principal. @DurhamPublicSch | @durhamtech | @DukeU_Nursing | @Duke_CTSI | #CommunityPartnership | #DukeOCR

After years of being relatively symptom-free, a young patient’s sickle cell disease escalated quickly. This article explores an innovative treatment at @Duke_Childrens that resolved this patient’s chronic pain and frequent hospitalizations. Read more ➡️

North Carolina is reporting its first case of measles in a child visiting the state. Duke Children's pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Ibukun Kalu answers the most common questions from families about protecting children from measles. @Duke_Childrens | #measles.

.@DukeHospital, @DukeRaleigh and Duke University Health System also made the ranking’s honor roll and received an “A” grade for social responsibility.