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We’re excited to share that UNC Children’s is offering Sedation-Free Transnasal Endoscopy using the @evoendo Endoscopy System! Led by Dr. Sabina Mir and our team, this advanced option gives children a sedation-free experience, helping them spend less time in the hospital.

Some of our teammates recently took on the @K2Challenge in Raleigh — running (and maybe eating a few doughnuts 🍩) — all in support of UNC Children’s. Thank you to everyone who helped make this incredible event possible! ❤️ #krispykremechallenge #uncchildrens

Happy Valentine’s Day from our precious NICU babies. ❤️ #HappyValentinesDay

Did you know that about 80% of children will have an ear infection at some point? An ear infection typically starts a few days or a week after symptoms of a viral infection, though that timeline can vary. #KidsENTHealthMonth 👂 healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/what-you-need-…

🧸 Spreading kindness Zach’s Toy Chest is sponsoring the Kindness Cart at UNC Children's. The cart will offer snacks and toys for patients and their families, helping bring moments of comfort and connection during their hospital stay. #community #momentsthatmatter

If your child has a little dent in their chest, it could be pectus excavatum. This common birth defect causes the sternum to grow inward, which can cause issues for the heart and lungs. #UNCHealthTalk healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/why-does-my-ch…

🎂 Celebrating moments that matter Donna’s Darlings will soon begin providing small birthday and milestone cakes for pediatric patients on the inpatient Hematology/Oncology floors, helping families celebrate meaningful moments during their hospital stay. 💙

It’s never easy when your child is sick, but it can be especially scary when they’re running a fever. Here’s what you need to know about treating a fever at home, and when you need to call the doctor. #UNCHealthTalk healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/a-guide-to-tre…

A perfect way to start the New Year 💙 ✨ Meet Valentina and Emily, both born in the early hours of New Year’s Day at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill campus. 📷 Allison Simmang/ Bella Baby Photography #happynewyear #newyearsbaby #2026 #congratulations

The best Christmas presents of all. 🎄❤️ We welcomed these beautiful babies into the world on Christmas Day! #christmasdaybabies #happyholidays

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of our UNC Children’s NICU babies! 🎄🎁 #merrychristmas #happyholidays

A day of healing and joy! 💙🐴 UNC Children’s Aftercare Program partnered with @horseandbuddync to host a therapeutic day for diabetes patients and their families. #diabetesawareness

Cold, flu—or strep? Not all sore throats are the same. Here’s how to tell the difference and get the right care. #UNCHealthTalk healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/worried-that-s…

The holidays are almost here, and we’re getting ready to bring smiles to families spending the season at UNC Children's. ❤️ Each year, our Holiday Toy Store gives parents the chance to pick out gifts for their children at no cost. List: amzn.to/3X42uAg

James Burr is a 4-year-old who loves garbage trucks, trains and trips to the beach. He also has Batten disease, a rare and fatal neurological disorder. His treatment at UNC Health gives him more time for his favorite things. ❤️ #UNCHealthTalk bit.ly/4nAgOLL

UNC Children's was nationally ranked in eight pediatric specialties, making it the #2 Children’s Hospital in North Carolina. UNC Children's Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery was ranked #31 nationally, making it #1 in NC for the first time. #OneGreatTeam news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/unc-ch…

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at UNC Children’s! #HappyHalloween

Happy Halloween from all of our beautiful babies in the UNC Children's NICU. 👻🧡 #HappyHalloween #Halloween2025 #Halloween

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 bit.ly/4npF8jt

📸 UNC Department of Pediatrics Physician in Chief Dr. Davis recently welcomed Dr. Reed, Duke’s Chair of Pediatrics, to our Grand Rounds. It was a great day of learning and collaboration in pediatric care.