Alert

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 Month

February is Heart Month! Celebrate with UNC Health Rex by participating in our Heart Month events and getting screened to learn your risk for heart disease.

HeartAware

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.

Are you at risk for Heart Disease?

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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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