Helping Teens Navigate their Neighborhoods Led to Health Gains, Duke Study Shows
Durham teens who learned to navigate their city by bus, bike or on foot got more exercise, more independence, and a shot at healthier habits for life.
Duke Health Breaks Ground on Cary Expansion
The new facility will add hospital services to the existing Duke Health Cary location, including an emergency room, surgical services, imaging, cancer treatments, and other care.
Duke Medical Students Lead Cancer Awareness Training with El Centro Hispano
Two Duke medical students partnered with the largest Latino-led organization in North Carolina to lead a two-hour workshop in Spanish focused on head and neck cancer awareness and early detection techniques.
Duke Health Completes Acquisition of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Duke's acquisition of the 123-bed, acute-care facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, represents a significant expansion of clinical services outside the greater Triangle area. The hospital has been renamed Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital.
Community Partnership Helps Students Learn About Health Careers
A program managed by Duke medical students helps high school and elementary school students learn about careers in science, technology, and medicine.
Educating the Next Generation of Durham's Health Care Providers
The 100 students in the inaugural class of the new Durham Early College of Health Sciences gathered with their families for a signing ceremony at the Trent Semans Center. The new school is the result of a partnership between Duke Health, Durham Tech, and Durham Public Schools to create an early college program for high school students.
Food as Medicine
A pilot trial finds that delivery of heart-healthy groceries and nutrition education improves blood pressure and reduces food insecurity for people living in underserved communities.
Duke Orthopaedics Partners with City of Durham on Gun Violence Prevention
The Duke Orthopaedic Trauma Section is partnering with the City of Durham for the launch of the Durham Impact Project, a gun violence prevention program. The program plans to engage the community through events focused on addressing preventive health topics and community needs such as food insecurity.
Celebrating a 20-Year Legacy of Boosting Student Interest in STEM
Duke University School of Medicine’s BOOST Program recently celebrated 20 years of inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM).
Root Causes Food Program Seeks Room to Grow
On Saturday mornings, a group of Duke University School of Medicine students who are in training to one day treat cancer or perform surgery gather to ensure that those in the Durham County community have enough nutritious food to eat. The Fresh Produce Program, part of Root Causes , a medical student organization striving to address social drivers of health, delivers food twice a month to families living in a county where 1 in 10 people face food insecurity.