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Since 1952, UNC Hospitals and the faculty practice have served patients from across the state. Terms: https://t.co/otXeGDmBFf

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UNC Hospitals
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You know you or a loved one needs help with their use of alcohol or drugs—but what form should that help take? Here are some questions to consider about treatment programs from a licensed counselor. #SubstanceAbusePreventionMonth #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/RDspcvPAeU
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Professionals can help you reach your goals in a variety of settings.
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UNC Hospitals
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Almost everyone has some age-related hearing loss as they get older. A baseline assessment can help determine if noise is making the problem worse. #ProtectYourHearingMonth #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/fv1a9Pekxw
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Use earplugs or protective earmuffs when you’re near loud noises.
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UNC Hospitals
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Thanks to our UNC Health System Supply Chain team for their work ensuring our hospitals and clinics have what we need, at the ready, to care for our patients. #NationalHealthCareSupplyChainWeek
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UNC Hospitals
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For adults, #ADHD is not as simple to spot, but it is prevalent and affects daily living. Here’s what you need to know about the condition and how to manage it. #ADHDAwarenessMonth #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/ak66mhF9sd
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Symptoms can interfere with daily living, but the condition is manageable.
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UNC Hospitals
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There are many reasons people benefit from physical therapy, and some may surprise you. Physical therapists share common reasons people seek physical therapy and what you should know before pursuing it. #UNCHealthTalk #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth https://t.co/XbNUh6CSRs
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UNC Hospitals
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Virtual care remains a viable option for a number of conditions. UNC Health family medicine doctor Amir Barzin, DO, explains the current virtual care landscape and how the types of virtual care are continuing to expand. #virtualcare https://t.co/O1HEtXsyYv
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Save time by seeing a doctor virtually for a variety of health issues.
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UNC Hospitals
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New year, new COVID-19 guidance. Learn what’s changed and how to stay protected. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/5YXGnKbibS
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The process is different this year.
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Going through #cancer treatment and #chemotherapy can be overwhelming. Bring these things from home for extra comfort and support. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/daAUbuRj5Q
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These items can make your experience more comfortable.
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UNC Hospitals
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Before Baby Isla went home, she celebrated another very special milestone this week—her 1st birthday! 🎂💜 Our NICU teammates made sure it was a day full of love, smiles, and sweet memories. #happybirthday #birthdaygirl #nicuwarrior
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UNC Hospitals
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Bringing a few items from home can make your chemotherapy appointments more comfortable. Here are our suggestions. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/Yf5Mlg1BLo
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UNC Hospitals
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For female athletes, performance isn’t just about training hard—it’s about fueling right. When the body doesn’t get enough calories or nutrients, fertility, bone strength, and long-term health are all at risk. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/OWoXFAh9NI
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Not getting enough nutrients can affect your game and so much more.
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UNC Hospitals
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Join us for the 2025 Heart Walk on Saturday, October 11, at 7:30 a.m. at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh. ❤️ 🔗 Register here: https://t.co/x6q8YBMfCt #HeartWalk
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UNC Hospitals
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👁️ If you have #diabetes, getting regular eye exams is crucial. "In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy is completely asymptomatic. We can see the bleeding on the exam, but the patient won't have noticed any changes." #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/OWXfoV5bOZ
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Diabetic retinopathy is preventable if you take action.
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UNC Hospitals
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Heart disease is a big problem that can often be avoided with small actions. UNC Health cardiologist Ashley Lewis, MD, offers 10 ways to boost your heart health. #WorldHeartDay https://t.co/4I8jLePUBM
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Lifestyle changes can help you prevent heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
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UNC Hospitals
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About 1 in 5 women experience #depression at some point during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth. Julia N. Riddle, MD, says doctors and their patients need to discuss the risk of untreated illness compared to the risks of treatment options. https://t.co/dDSVJoUkJt
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Do the risks of antidepressant use during pregnancy outweigh the potential harm of untreated depression? Here’s what you need to know to make the best decision.
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UNC Hospitals
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Ataxia impairs how people move and speak and can make a person seem intoxicated when they’re not. Learn more about this neurological disorder from the director of UNC Health’s Ataxia Specialty Clinic. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/9ZrDnqeuXd
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Damage to the cerebellum affects your ability to control movement.
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UNC Hospitals
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Happy National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week! 🎉 This year’s theme, Racing Toward the Future: Celebrating APPs, is all about recognizing the momentum, innovation, and heart you bring to UNC Health every day. #APPWeek2025
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UNC Hospitals
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Concerned about your child's weight? Here's what parents should do—and not do—if they’re worried about their child’s weight. #NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/TLpShWi3P9
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The messages we give children about bodies can stick with them for a lifetime.
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UNC Hospitals
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Tossing, turning, and staring at the ceiling? Trouble sleeping could be more than just a rough night—it might be insomnia. Learn when it’s time to see a doctor. #UNCHealthTalk https://t.co/uIFuKI6kVx
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What to know if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
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