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🏌️♂️⛳️ From the green to the ice! Raleigh native and pro golfer Chesson Hadley recently brought the energy as the Siren Sounder at the Carolina Hurricanes game—and we can’t wait to see that same energy at the UNC Health Championship May 29–June 1! To purchase tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/4cChHiX

When you’re dealing with a mental health issue, a major change, a relationship problem or any other challenge life presents, therapy can be valuable and even transformative. Find the best therapist for your needs with these helpful tips. #CounselingAwarenessMonth

While there’s a lot you can do to prevent certain injuries, you also need to be ready to help your child cope when acute pain does happen. “Pain and discomfort help a child become resilient,” says UNC Health pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD. “They are learning the skills for self-soothing and calming, and that’s not something you can learn from a book. It has to happen through exposure.”

It’s Sarcoidosis Awareness Month—have you ever heard of this rare condition? It can cause a wide range of symptoms and it’s easy to confuse with other health issues. A UNC Health pulmonologist shares what to know about this underdiagnosed disease.

If you spend time outside in the mountains of North Carolina, it’s important to be aware of a new risk: Lyme disease. Historically, this disease hasn’t been a threat for North Carolinians the way other tickborne diseases have been, but over the past decade that has changed.

Science has revolutionized the treatment of hemophilia, a rare disorder in which the blood doesn't clot in the typical way because it doesn't have enough blood-clotting proteins. We share our article on hemophilia as a part of Hemophilia Day.

UNC Hospice recently hosted its annual Memorial Service at the North Carolina Botanical Garden—a heartfelt gathering to honor the patients we cared for over the past year. 💙 Families, caregivers, staff, and volunteers came together for poetry, reflection, and a touching bell ringing ceremony as each patient’s name was read aloud.

Have a problem with your voice? Voice disorders can develop over time, or less commonly, can happen after one-time events. Here are some common symptoms and voice disorders to know about. #WorldVoiceDay

Nobody likes to think about getting seriously sick or injured, but planning for the worst can be a significant gift to yourself and your family. Advance directives are legal documents that let others know your preferences for care when you are incapacitated, whether you are expected to recover or you’re near the end of life. #NationalHealthcareDecisionsDay

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and frequent bouts of diarrhea or constipation—or both. “It’s estimated that 10 to 15 percent of people are living with IBS, but only 5 to 7 percent are diagnosed with the condition,” says UNC Rex Digestive Healthcare gastroenterologist Silpa Yalamanchili, MD. “There are a lot of people suffering in silence.” #IBSAwarenessMonth