If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, you may have heard the term “A1C.” This is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar level over the last 90 to 120 days, and it’s a powerful tool for staying healthy. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth https://t.co/NMvTlIOgtE

PACU West: "The Best Part of Waking Up" from Surgery. Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!

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This week, we celebrated Medical Surgical Nurses for all the REXcellent care they provide every day. Thank you! #MedSurgNursesWeek

No one wants to be diagnosed with cancer, and going through treatment as you parent young children is especially challenging. The leaders of UNC’s Parenting with Cancer Clinic offer advice to help you and your family. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/GYkMTati0j

If you’re dealing with a serious illness, your doctor may refer you to palliative care. Here are 5 benefits palliative care provides. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/4gkcvhAp8p

Gary Piontak was a runner and triathlete before he was sidelined with debilitating back pain and diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, he’s now in remission—and getting back to his active life. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/OrJMmuikzs

The Precision Health Genetic Screen Test at UNC is a test that looks at 11 genes. This test will tell you about your chance of getting diseases in the future that are sometimes passed down. #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay Learn more here: https://t.co/SPjtsBwk0n

The national APR average for credit cards is over 21% It’s time to bring the rate down to 10% Add your name and join the push to save Americans money on credit card interest. Every signature counts in our fight to cap rates and help families keep more cash.

We are pleased to announce that our cardiac surgery program has earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for outstanding performance in the following categories: CABG, Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement, and Multiprocedural. #cardiacsurgery

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Pancreatic cancer is often called a “silent disease” because it can develop with few or no early symptoms. Knowing the warning signs and risk factors can make a difference. https://t.co/H6ipPOrNCm

There are many medical situations that may be handled by a virtual doctor's appointment, saving patients time while still providing the care they need. UNC primary care doctor Amir Barzin, DO, is here to explain. #VirtualCareNow #virtualcare #health https://t.co/NXJXkCCEjq

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes has plenty of early signs, but some symptoms are subtle. Here are 10 subtle signs of diabetes. #DiabetesAwarenessMonth https://t.co/PPVs31iKE9

Children need practice asserting boundaries about their bodies, so the process of teaching consent should start when they’re young. A UNC Health pediatrician explains how to start those conversations. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/4Bm1vWrivq

Happy Halloween from all of our beautiful babies in the UNC Health Rex NICU. 👻🧡 #HappyHalloween #Halloween2025 #Halloween

We recently gathered at UNC Health Rex and UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital for our annual Wave of Light ceremony in recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Together, we stand with all families of pregnancy loss, stillbirth and infant loss. #WaveofLight

Does your parent take medication for high blood pressure? Does your sibling have an autoimmune condition? Sharing your family health history with your care team can help them keep you healthy. Here’s what you’ll want to find out. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/b2RyUVcgMa

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin of the vulva, causing itching and white, patchy skin. Learn more about who is at higher risk for this condition and how you can treat the symptoms. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/cyVRhaI9lL

Children thrive on consistency, so change can be upsetting to them. Here’s how to help them navigate a major transition, like a move or a new sibling. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/0dLNxI2Ugb

👻 It’s officially Halloween Week! Our babies in the UNC Health Rex NICU are getting into the spooky spirit. Follow along all week as we share their adorable costumes—you won’t want to miss these little pumpkins! 🎃 #happyhalloween #halloween #halloweencostume

#Delirium can be difficult to spot because it looks different for every person and symptoms can come and go. But it’s important to know what to look for, especially if you help care for an older adult. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/2JgalKJs9a

Mark Braswell thought he had a back injury, but after months of physical therapy, he found he was dealing with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Two years later, his tumor has shrunk, and he’s focused on enjoying life. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/OUitSxiIpK