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At UNC REX Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being active in the community by hosting or sponsoring events, providing resources to promote healthy lifestyles, and informing the public on health related news.

Visit the newsroom to stay up-to-date on the latest UNC REX Healthcare News, the REX Connects Blog for articles and blog posts from our knowledgeable team of health experts, and explore the items below for the latest coverage of UNC REX Healthcare by local and national news outlets.

2016

December:

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Gives Bailey Box Ornaments to Babies Born on Christmas Day12/22/2016
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is partnering with UNC REX Healthcare to provide a Bailey Box Christmas ornament to all babies born at the hospital on Christmas Day.
REX Blood Services Seeks Donors to Give ‘Gift of Life’ During Critical Holiday Season12/21/2016
Learn about the REX Holiday Blood Drive taking place on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the REX Donor Center.
UNC REX Healthcare and PGA TOUR Extend Title Partnership for REX Hospital Open12/13/2016
Learn about the UNC REX Healthcare and PGA TOUR Extend Title Partnership REX Hospital Open
UNC Health Care, Wake County Expand WakeBrook Campus with New Inpatient Beds12/8/2016
UNC Health Care recently opened 12 additional inpatient beds at Wake County’s WakeBrook campus to provide much-needed care for behavioral health patients.
REX Express Care Introduces Free Online Reservation System for Appointments12/5/2016
REX Express Care is introducing an online reservation system at all five locations across Wake County.

November:

UNC REX Healthcare Wins Top Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corp11/22/2016
UNC REX Healthcare has earned the top honor from consumers in Wake County for its reputation of providing the highest quality care.
UNC REX’s Mended Hearts Support Group Celebrates 15th Anniversary11/17/2016
The UNC REX Healthcare chapter of Mended Hearts, an education and support group affiliated with the AHA, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Monday, Nov. 21.
UNC Health Care and UNC REX Healthcare Co-workers Lead Triangle-wide Relief Efforts11/1/2016
UNC Health Care and UNC REX are coordinating with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC on a Triangle-wide drive for those displaced by Hurricane Matthew.

October:

UNC Hospitals and UNC REX Healthcare Earn Top Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog10/31/2016
UNC REX Healthcare (UNC REX) in Raleigh earned top “A” grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, putting them among the country’s safest hospitals.
Booth at the N.C. State Fair Will Train Bystanders on Life-Saving CPR Basics10/13/2016
A booth sponsored by UNC REX Healthcare and North Carolina Heart & Vascular will provide free CPR training to fairgoers.

September:

UNC REX Healthcare’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Hold Family Reunion9/26/2016
UNC REX Healthcare’s NICU will hold a reunion for parents and their children who are alumni of the NICU to reconnect with nurses, doctors and other families.
Free Community Event Aims to Educate Men on Health Issues, Prevention and More9/20/2016
UNC REX Cancer Care of East Raleigh will hold a free community health event aimed at educating men about important health issues in a fun environment.

August:

Durham Bulls “Field of Hope” Game Raises Funds in Fight Against Women’s Cancers8/4/2016
The Triangle is invited to attend the “Field of Hope” Durham Bulls game on Saturday, Aug. 13 to join in the fight against women’s cancers.
Coordinated Response, Quick Treatment Improves Outcomes for Deadly Heart Attacks8/3/2016
A coordinated response among EMS paramedics and hospital clinicians reduces the time for crucial treatment for deadly heart attacks and helps save lives, according to a national demonstration project.

July:

Andrew Zukowski Joins UNC REX Healthcare as Chief Financial Officer7/20/2016
UNC REX Healthcare is proud to announce that Andrew Zukowski will join its executive team as chief financial officer.
Award-winning Chef to Showcase Talents at Camp Lejeune August 27/19/2016
Camp Lejeune and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host award-winning chef Ryan Conklin on base Aug. 2.
NC Hospital Association Honors Dale Jenkins with Trustee Merit Award7/15/2016
Dale Jenkins, chairman of the Board of Trustees at UNC Health Care, has been awarded the North Carolina Hospital Association’s 2016 Trustee Merit Award.
UNC REX Healthcare Opens Fifth REX Express Care on Duraleigh Road in Raleigh7/11/2016
UNC REX Healthcare is proud to announce the opening on July 11 of its first REX Express Care in west Raleigh.
Two dozen UNC REX Healthcare Physicians have earned a 5-STAR award from PRC7/5/2016
Two dozen physicians employed by UNC REX Healthcare have earned a top 5-STAR award from Professional Research Consultants.

June:

UNC REX Healthcare Donates Traveling AED to North Carolina Symphony6/23/2016
UNC REX Healthcare is proud to donate an automated external defibrillator to the North Carolina Symphony.

REX Blood Services to Hold ‘Save Our Summer’ Blood Drive on Friday, June 246/22/2016
All blood types are needed as donations decline during traditionally slower summer months during the Save Our Summer Blood Drive.
Firemen to Train by Burning a House at UNC REX Healthcare of Holly Springs Campus6/3/2016
Firemen, students and recruits will practice putting out a burning house adjacent to the UNC REX Healthcare of Holly Springs campus as a training exercise.
UNC REX Cancer Care Hosts Annual Survivors Day Celebration of Life6/1/2016
UNC REX Cancer Care will host its 27th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration on Sunday, June 5.

May:

UNC REX Healthcare Names Kirsten Riggs Vice President of Heart and Vascular Services5/26/2016
UNC REX Healthcare has named Kirsten Riggs vice president of heart and vascular services.
Trey Mullinax Outpaces Competition to Clinch Web.com Tour Victory in Rex Hospital Open5/15/2016
Trey Mullinax, a former Alabama golfer, won this year’s Rex Hospital Open with a final score of 14-under.
Rex Hospital Open tees off with professional golf, family fun5/5/2016
The Web.com Tour returns to Raleigh next week as the Rex Hospital Open kicks off with a week of events and activities for golf fans and families.
REX Women’s Center Unveils an Original CD of Lullabies for Newborns (and Parents)5/4/2016
UNC REX Healthcare is proud to announce the delivery of a new labor of love: an original album of beautiful lullabies for new babies and their parents.

April:

UNC REX Cancer Care Announces Addition of East Raleigh Clinic on Sunnybrook Road4/29/2016
New cancer care location in East Raleigh provides access, convenience and expertise for prostate cancer and other patients.
NAMI Wake County hosts 10th Annual Celebration of Courage4/28/2016
NAMI Wake County, with support from UNC REX Healthcare and UNC Health Care, will hold three events in early May to increase community awareness of mental illness.
UNC REX Healthcare Receives Top Grade on Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score4/25/2016
UNC REX Healthcare has received the top “A” grade for Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score.

Rex Hospital Open Renames Media Cup Trophy to Honor Jim Connors4/13/2016
Media Teams to Compete for Cup Named after TWC News North Carolina’s Late Sports Director
Want to eat better? Shop better! Top ten tips for smarter grocery shopping4/7/2016
Shelly Wegman, Registered Dietitian with UNC REX offers tips on how to shop healthier within budget.

March:

Media Invited to Preview Web.com Tour’s Rex Hospital Open on April 133/21/2016
Media Outlet foursomes to compete for Jim Connors Memorial Media Cup
UNC REX Healthcare Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency for All Eligible Service Lines3/7/2016
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) designated UNC REX Healthcare a Blue Distinction.

February:

New Heart & Vascular Center coming to Raleigh Next Year (WRAL)2/4/2016
With North Carolina ranking No. 12 in the country for heart and vascular disease, a new heart center in Raleigh is positioning itself to meet the growing need.
Susan Sandberg Joins UNC REX Healthcare as Chief Operating Officer2/1/2016
Susan Sandberg Joins UNC REX Healthcare as Chief Operating Officer.

January:
Study: Teens Need More Independence in Doctor's Office (WRAL)1/12/2016

According to a new study, parents aren't giving their teens the reins in one critical place: the doctor's office.

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Rex Connects Blog

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It’s important to prevent overexposure to harmful sunlight while also maximizing the beneficial aspects that can enhance mood, energy and sleep. Dr. Charles Eisenbeis, an oncologist with UNC REX Cancer Care, shares the pros and cons of sun exposure.

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On June 23, 2016, a devastating flood hit the state of West Virginia, taking 26 lives and damaging or destroying more than 1,200 homes. Jim McGrody, Director of Culinary and Nutrition Services, and three UNC REX chefs, Ryan Conklin, Paul Berens, and Steve Pexton volunteered with Mercy Chefs to cook meals for victims, volunteers and first responders in Greenbrier County.

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