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Effective Jan. 5, 2026: Temporary Age-Based Visitor Restrictions at UNC Health for all inpatient and waiting areas throughout its inpatient hospitals.

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Heart Aware, Start the free assessment to learn your risk today!

Heart Aware

A computer and about seven minutes of your time could save your life. UNC Health Rex offers Heart Aware, a free, confidential online heart risk assessment program in which participates confidentially answer a series of questions about their health, family background and lifestyle habits. The Heart Aware assessment immediately provides a personalized report about the respondent's risk factors for heart disease.

Those determined to be at high risk will be invited to schedule a complimentary cardiovascular wellness visit with our UNC Health Rex Early Detection Center.

During this visit, we will review your risk factors and provide education and resources for improving your cardiovascular health.

Free Online Screening

The free Heart Aware online assessment takes just seven minutes and provides information about your personal risk for heart disease. Answer a few simple questions and Heart Aware will provide you with a report of your risk factors and recommendations for improving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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For more information about Cardiac Rehabilitation programs, call 919-784-3756 or contact your physician directly for a referral.

Beating The Odds

Ricky Evans’ Emergency Heart Surgery At UNC Health Rex

In December of 2024, 68-year-old Ricky Evans got in his car to go to breakfast with friends and his vision became blurry. He went back inside, and his wife called Youngsville Rescue and EMS. Evans was rushed where he requested to be treated—UNC Rex Hospital.

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