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March is Social Work Month! We're proud to highlight our team of social workers, who are an integral part of the care we provide! Social workers at UNC Family Medicine. Show them some love to say thanks to all for their selfless work in improving care for all patients!

Stay at the forefront of sports medicine! 3 professional education events for providers & researchers focused on sharing the latest research & its real‑world application. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn and connect. linktr.ee/unc_smi

It’s #MatchDay2026! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest class of UNC Family Medicine residents from across the U.S. - future leaders in medicine. Huge thanks to our amazing recruitment team. Congrats to all who matched! ❤️Family Medicine Means Everyone❤️

Our faculty and colleagues at UNC Health Chatham were featured by @NCHealthNews for its family‑physician‑led Maternity Care Center review, highlighting sustainable, patient‑centered rural maternity care. Read more: go.unc.edu/ChathamMCC-NCH…

February is American Heart Month! Our UNC Family Medicine teams in Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham wore red each Friday to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. ❤️ Thank you to our staff for all you do to protect heart health!

UNC Family Medicine has launched UNC Health’s first fully embedded Primary Care Behavioral Health Collaborative at East Pittsboro, offering real-time warm handoffs and integrated mental health support thanks to donor funding. Learn more: go.unc.edu/EastPittsboro-…

Due to potentially icy road conditions, our primary care clinics and Urgent Care will open on a delayed schedule tomorrow. We will begin seeing patients at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27th. Stay safe and travel carefully!

Weather Update: -Sun 1/25: Urgent Care at UNC FMC at Chapel Hill - CLOSED -Mon, Jan 26: UNC FMC at Chapel Hill (along with Urgent Care), Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham - CLOSED Patients are encouraged to utilize Virtual Care Now services: unchealth.org/care-services/…

Drs. Christine Adams, Karen Halpert, & Mallory McClester Brown authored a new @AFPJournal article on cancer screening in older adults, emphasizing decisions based on overall health and patient goals rather than age alone. Read more: go.unc.edu/cancer-screeni…

Please note the hours of operation for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 19th, for The UNC Family Medicine Centers at Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham. We look forward to spending the holiday in reflection and service.

Want to help your child thrive in sports? Justin Lee, MD, offers 5 practical tips in a recent UNC Health Talk article - balance, safety, & mental health matter most. “Sports should be fun and safe.” Full article: go.unc.edu/support-child-…

The holidays are here, but so is flu season. “The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent risks of flu,” says Dr. Amber Komorian. Think of it as body armor for you and your loved ones." A little prevention keeps celebrations healthy! More tips: go.unc.edu/reduce-flu-risk

The Holidays can be hectic! In a UNC Health Talk article, Victoria Boggiano, MD, MPH, shares tips to stay active, eat mindfully, & manage stress—without missing the fun. Read more: go.unc.edu/holiday-health…

“We know the risk of overdose skyrockets after release. Providing meds like buprenorphine or methadone isn’t just good medicine—it’s life or death.” -Evan Ashkin, MD Read @NCHealthNews how NC FIT is closing this gap: northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/12/04/nc-…

WEATHER UPDATE: Urgent Care at the UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill will close at 4:30PM on Monday, December 8th. Urgent Care and the UNC Family Medicine Center clinics will open at 10am on Tuesday, December 9th. Stay safe!

Knowing your family health history can help prevent disease and guide care decisions. In a recent UNC Health Talk article, Dr. Rana Alkhaldi explains how to start the conversation and why it matters. Learn more: go.unc.edu/family-health-…

Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are right around the corner! Here are the holiday hours for The UNC Family Medicine Centers at Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, Durham (Mayfair St.), & South Durham (Fayetteville Rd.). We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

An @NCHealthNews article reports NC received a D+ grade on @MarchofDimes’ annual report card for maternal & infant health. "Distance to care matters,” -Dr. Dana Iglesias, a fam med doc & interim med dir of UNC Chatham’s Maternity Care Center. Read more: go.unc.edu/nc-marchofdimes

Today (November 20) is the Great American Smokeout! From the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program: Quitting or cutting down on smoking is challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join thousands of people across the country today and take the first step toward a healthier future!

Barzin shares how daily morning runs help him manage the pressure of working in health care. His reflections underscore the growing awareness among medical professionals of the mental & emotional strain that comes with caring for patients during their most vulnerable moments. 2/2

Amir Barzin, DO, MS, Associate Professor in the UNC Department of Family Medicine and Chief Operating Officer of UNC Health Physicians, was recently featured in a UNC Media Hub article exploring physician burnout and the emotional toll of medical care. 1/2