In The News

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.

• 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:
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 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.

December:

• UNC REX Healthcare Earns 2015 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
• ‘Help Our Holidays’ Blood Drive on Dec. 21 Aims to Boost Blood Supply at Critical Time
• Violinists Bring Christmas Joy to Hospital Patients (TWC)
• Volunteers give stuffed bears to UNC REX hospital patients (WRAL)

November:

• Raleigh chef claims Competition Dining title (WRAL)
• UNC REX Hospital Chefs Crowned Winners of Statewide Competition Dining Series
• Rex Women’s Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Receives Level IV Designation
• New NICU Designation for REX Helps Preemie Parents (ABC 11)
• REX Hematology Oncology Associates of Garner Welcomes Dr. Julia Rauch
• Rex Pulmonary Specialists Welcomes New Pulmonologist, Opens New Cary Clinic

October:

• Rex Healthcare Wins National Research Corporation’s Top Consumer Choice Award
• Krispy Kreme Challenge announces renaming of UNC Children’s clinic
• Rex Healthcare Unveils New Name: UNC REX Healthcare
• Dr. Barbara Dull talks to K97.5 about Breast Cancer Awareness
• UNC REX Healthcare Receives Highest Rating on Leapfrog’s Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score

September:

• UNC WakeBrook Awarded $1.6 Million Federal Grant to Expand Primary Care Clinic
• UNC WakeBrook awarded federal grant funding for expansion (WRAL)
• Popular Barre Pilates at Rex Wellness of Garner (WRAL)
• Rex Hospital Employee Soothes Patients with Music (WRAL)
• Dr. Sanjay Dhar to Join Rex Pulmonary Specialists

August:

• Rex Breast Care Specialists Welcomes Breast Surgeon Dr. Barbara Dull
• Statement from Rex Hospital on behalf of the family of Dr. Danny Lotz
• UNC Rex Cancer Care Welcomes Oncologist Dr. Amanda Sherrod
• Triangle East Surgery Joins Rex Surgical Specialists, UNC Health Care

July:

• UNC-Rex Healthcare and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Present “Field of Hope” Durham Bulls Game
• New Rex Critical Transport Vehicle on Display (WRAL)
• UNC Physicians Network Welcomes New Providers to Rex Family Practice of Wakefield
• Rex Rolls Out New Heart & Vascular Screenings (ABC 11)
• UNC Rex Cancer Care Earns National Accreditation from Commission on Cancer

June:

• Kyle Thompson Clinches Web.com Tour Victory in Rex Hospital Open at TPC Wakefield Plantation
• Rex Healthcare Hosts Cancer Survivors Day Celebration of Life
• Rex hits 30% of fundraising goal for new heart hospital (TBJ)
• Rex Blood Services to Hold ‘Save Our Summer’ Blood Drive
• Rex Senior Health Center to Relocate to New Home in Southeast Raleigh

May:

• Raleigh Mom Welcomes Child on Mother's Day (TWC)

• Rex Healthcare Raises $150 million in Bonds for New N.C. Heart & Vascular Hospital

• Photo of the Day: NC Heart & Vascular Hospital (TBJ)
• Surgical breakthrough preserves fertility after cervical cancer
• UNC surgeon among few to perform cervical cancer procedure WRAL

April:

• Rex-UNC Health Care Sponsor NAMI Wake’s 9th Annual Celebration of Courage

• Rex chef shares the healing art of good food

• Few Standout Hospitals in New Federal Rating System (WRAL)
• Rex Hospital Receives “A” Rating from Leapfrog’s Spring 2015 Hospital Safety Score
• Rusty Wagstaff Wants to Raise Awareness for Sepsis (WRAL)

March:

• UNC REX Healthcare chef takes Competition Dining Triangle title (WRAL)

February:

• UNC REX ED ready for all weather woes
• UNC REX Chefs Competition Dining Continues
• Teen Sleep: How to help your teen get more shut eye (WRAL)
• Dr. Mike Azrak, UNC REX Physician, comments on cold weather (WRAL)
• Ways for women to improve heart health (N&O)
• 2015 Health Care heroes award (TBJ)
• UNC REX chefs compete in competition dining (WRAL)

January:

• UNC REX Dietitian: Smoothies Can Boost Daily Diet (WRAL)
• UNC REX Chefs Take Part in Competition Dining Battle (WRAL)
• Getting Healthy with Chef Ryan Conklin, UNC REX Healthcare (Kel's Cafe)
• UNC Maternal-Fetal clinic at UNC REX helps high-risk pregnancy (WRAL)

December:

• UNC REX Patients Get Teddy Bears From Volunteers (ABC 11)
• UNC REX ED Doctor Prescribes Flu Tips as Season Arrives (ABC 11)

November:

• UNC REX's Angels: Caring for Patients Since 1936 (Walter Magazine)
• Two WakeMed ENT Docs Move to UNC REX Healthcare (TBJ)
• UNC REX Hospital Tops in Patient Interactions (N&O)
• Rapping UNC REX Docs Highlight Cost Saves of Urgent Care (TBJ)
• North Carolina Doctors' Rap About Urgent Care a Hit (WUNC)
• UNC REX Doctors Star in Urgent Care Rap Video (TWC News 14)
• UNC REX Doctors Rap About Urgent Care Versus an Emergency Room (ABC11)

October:

• UNC REX Offers New Treatment for Knee and Hip Pain Relief (ABC 11)
• Three Former Cancer Centers of NC Docs Join UNC/UNC REX (TBJ)
• Visit the Doctor, Leave with a Bag of Carrots (WRAL)
• CDC Releasing New Guidelines for Health Workers Treating Ebola (NPR)
• UNC Doctor: Focus on Solutions, Not Blame for Ebola (WRAL)
• UNC-Born Ebola Tracker is About to go Global (TBJ)
• UNC REX Hosts Reunion for Special Care Nursery Families (WRAL)
• Bone Marrow Registry gets Boost from Raleigh Blood Donation Center (WRAL)
• Groups Team Up to Help Those Needing Bone Marrow Transplants (ABC 11)

September:

• UNC REX Named to Top 100 Social Media-Friendly Hospitals List (NurseJournal.org)
• Fleet of Pink Fire Trucks Touring United States (TWC News)
• Six Cases of Enterovirus Reported in NC (TWC News)
• Fleet of Pink Fire Trucks Stop in Raleigh, Chapel Hill (WRAL)
• UNC REX Chef Creates Gourmet Cuisine in Downtown Raleigh Farmers' Market (TBJ)
• Vaccinations Available Ahead of 2014-2015 Flu Season (TWC News)

August:

• University Works to Make Sure Football Fans Stay Safe in Heat (TWC News)
• Wake County Population Reaches 1 Million (ABC 11)
• 'Mended Hearts' Offers Support for Local Cardiac Survivors (WRAL)

July:

• Reading to Children Boosts Development, Experts Say (WRAL)
• Obstetrician with Leukemia is Helped by Cord Blood Transplant (WRAL)

June:

• Experts Now Encourage Pregnant and Nursing Women to Eat More Fish (TBJ)
• UNC REX Hospital Active Shooter Drill Prepares Staff for Worst (WRAL)
• UNC REX Healthcare Gets Ratings Boost from Fitch (TBJ)
• Laser Surgery Offers Alternative for those with Cataracts (WRAL)
• Hundreds Gather for National Cancer Survivors Day (News14)

May:

• WRAL's Renee Chou Learns How to Install a Car Seat at UNC REX (WRAL)

April:

• Raleigh Family Pushes for Re-authorization of Newborn Screenings Act (WNCN)
• UNC REX to Raise Money from Community to Build Heart Tower (TBJ)
• Construction Expected to Begin on UNC REX Heart Tower this Fall (N&O)
• Prevention Partners Name Chef Jim McGrody an 'Agent of Change'
• Irises Display at UNC REX Brings Attention to Mental Health Awareness (WNCN)
• Mobile Mammography Reaches At-Risk Population (WRAL)
• UNC REX Rehab Center of Apex named Best Nursing Home (U.S. News & World Report)

March:

• Health Care Heroes Winner: Elie Smith (TBJ)
• Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Winner: Dale Jenkins (TBJ)
• Ice-Related Falls Leading Injury during Winter Weather (TWC)
• UNC REX Wants Community Input on Holly Springs Hospital (TBJ)
• UNC Lineberger Receives Grant from Kay Yow Foundation (TBJ)

February:

• CFO Bernadette Spong one of TBJ's Women in Business Award Winners (TBJ)
• Active Second Careers: Becoming Personal Trainers (USA Today)
• UNC REX, UNC Co-Workers Named TBJ's Health Care Heroes Finalists (TBJ)
• Pretty in Pink: UNC REX Mobile Mammography Unit Hits the Road (WUNC)
• UNC REX to Build 50-Bed Hospital in Holly Springs after Novant Drops Appeals (TBJ)
• Johnston Health Now Under UNC Health Care Umbrella (TBJ)
• UNC Health Care, Johnston Health Finalize Partnership (N&O)

January:

• UNC REX Volunteer Offers Hugs and Smiles to Cancer Patients (WRAL)
• One of NC's Top Docs Busts 3 Myths about Healthcare (WUNC)
• Health Officials Respond to High Level of Flu Activity (TWC News)
• Triangle Welcomes First Baby of 2014 (WRAL)
• UNC REX Hospital Ready to Help Patients Under the Affordable Care Act (WTVD)
• Realistic Goals, Accountability Key to Fitness Resolutions (WRAL)

December:

• Surveys, Social Media Help N.C. System Keep Patients Engaged (Fierce Healthcare)
• Sleeve Gastrectomy Helps UNC REX Patient Shed 50 Pounds (WRAL)
• Surgeon and Craftsman: Dr. Jack Inge (Walter Magazine)

November:

• None

October:

• Triangle Business Journal Unveils Area's Healthiest Employers (TBJ)
• UNC REX Dietitian Weighs in on Chocolate Diet Shakes (N&O)
• UNC REX Cardiologist Dr. Jollis Uses State Fair to Teach CPR (WRAL)
• Hospitals Paying Closer Attention to Patient Engagement (TBJ)
• Early Detection is Key in Breast Cancer (WRAL)
• UNC REX Opens New Hematology Oncology Clinic (TBJ)
• UNC REX Nurse: Support is Key in Dealing with Breast Cancer (WRAL)
• UNC REX Tops Raleigh Startup's Ranking of NC Hospitals (N&O)
• Technology and Your Health: Hospitals Watch those Reviews (WRAL)
• Local Groups Offer Public Forums (N&O)
• Bystander CPR Tied to Better Survival (MediPage Today)

September:

• Musical Doctors Raise Awareness for Gynecological Cancers (WUNC)
• 'Rock for Hope' to Use Food, Music to Promote Cancer Awareness (WRAL)
• OR Today Spotlight on April Williams, RN, BSN (OR TODAY)

August:

• UNC Health Care Opens Pelvic Clinics (TBJ)
• McCrory Signs Hospital Transparency Bill (News 14)
• Sleeve Gastrectomy is Option for Bariatric Patients (WRAL)

July:

• RTI Researcher Calls for Solution to Diagnostic Errors in Hospitals (TBJ)

June:

• Student Chefs Cook for UNC REX Hospital Patients and Staff (News 14)
• Better Hospital Food (USA Today)
• Raleigh's Chesson Hadley wins 2013 UNC REX Open (WRAL)
• Weekend Fun at the UNC REX Open (photo gallery)
• UNC REX ED’s McHugh Offers Healthy Heat Advice (News 14)
• HSHS Named "Cool School of the Day" for Blood Drive (WNCN)
• New Breast Cancer Care Center (WRAL)
• New Breast Cancer Care Center Opening Monday (WRAL)
• National Cancer Survivors Day Recognized (News 14)

May:

• Safe Medication Practices Increase Efficiency, Patient Safety (OR Today)
• Quick Surgery Can Ease Allergy Symptoms (WRAL)
• Cary Magazine Summer Slimdown (Cary Magazine)
• Triangle Woman Warns of Danger of Tanning Beds (WRAL)

April:

• UNC REX Healthcare Prepared for Emergency after Mass Casualty Drill (News 14)
• UNC REX Prepares for Disaster Preparedness Drill (News 14)
• Moody’s Affirms Strong Ratings for UNC Hospitals, UNC REX Healthcare Bonds (TBJ)
• UNC REX Dietitian Weighs in on Portion Control - Big Sodas (NBC17)
• Colder March Temps Could Mean Severe Allergy Season (News 14)
• UNC REX Blood Drives at NetApp, Other Employers Aid patients (WRAL)
• UNC REX, Other Health Providers Creating Job Opportunities (News 14)

March:

• After Weight Loss Surgery, Healthy Choices Crucial to Keeping Pounds Off (WRAL)
• UNC REX Healthcare Named One of the Nation’s Top 50 Hospitals (TBJ)
• High Point Regional Begins Partnership with UNC Healthcare (TBJ)
• Raleigh Ortho Surgery Center Christened with First Procedure (TBJ)
• UNC REX Neurosurgeons Weigh in on the Safety of Motorcycle Helmets (WNCN)

February:

• UNC REX Healthcare Named One of the Nation’s Top 50 Hospitals (TBJ)
• UNC REX Experts Discuss Heart Benefits of Mediterranean Diet (News14)
• S&P Affirms A+ Bond Rating for UNC REX Healthcare (TBJ)

January:

• Garner Drum Class Gives Pulsing Energy to Exercise (WRAL)
• ERs, Urgent Cares Packed with Patients (ABC 11)