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Chapel Hill, NC, United States

UNC Health is a university-affiliated health system delivering patient care, education, and research through its hospitals and affiliated medical centers.

UNC Health is the university‑affiliated health system of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It provides patient care, education, and research across its hospitals and clinics, with a focus on serving UNC Health employees, patients, and the broader community. The organization includes UNC Hospitals and components of the academic medical enterprise, and it runs communications, media relations, and external affairs to inform the public and coordinate information about events, clinical programs, and healthcare topics. It maintains Newsroom and Employee News Online to share timely information relevant to a majority of UNC Hospital’s and UNC Faculty Physicians’ employees, provides access to experts, press materials, and media resources, and supports transparency and engagement through digital channels, events, and resources. It emphasizes collaboration across UNC Health entities, the School of Medicine, and the broader UNC system to advance healthcare, education, and research. The organization communicates guidelines for media engagement, privacy, and patient information, and operates channels including press offices, media contacts, and broadcast services.

To communicate timely and important information to UNC Health employees and stakeholders, and to connect media with UNC Health experts.

What we offer

Headspace

Enhances mental well-being for UNC Health employees with comprehensive wellness resources.

news.unchealthcare.org/2024/06/tarheal-wellness-podcast-highlights-headspace-app-access-to-unc-health-employees/

Epic Cosmos

Epic Cosmos accelerates research by unifying healthcare data for better patient insights.

cosmos.epic.com/

Carolina News Studio

Service

Access Expert Insights and Media Production Services for Healthcare News.

news.unchealthcare.org/media-resources/

Market segments

Healthcare media and broadcast services

Capabilities that coordinate media relations, expert access, broadcast production, and delivery of B-roll and press assets for healthcare organizations.

Real-world evidence and clinical data repositories

De-identified, integrated inpatient and outpatient datasets enabling researchers and clinicians to generate real-world insights, support multicenter studies, and inform care pathways.

Employee mental health and well-being programs

Workplace programs that provide employees with evidence-based meditation, mental health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services to support workforce well-being.

More information about our offering

Headspace

Headspace is a wellness app provided to UNC Health employees through a partnership. It offers resources for mental well-being, including evidence-based meditation and mindfulness tools, mental health coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and family support.

  • Access Evidence-Based Tools
    Provides users with a variety of meditation techniques and mindfulness practices based on scientific research to promote relaxation and mental clarity.
  • Enjoy Free Access
    Ensures that all employees can make the most of Headspace without any financial barriers.
  • Benefit from Psychiatric Services
    Provides UNC Health employees with access to psychiatric assessments and professional care when needed.
  • Utilize Therapy Resources
    Includes options for therapeutic support to assist in navigating personal challenges and enhancing emotional well-being.
  • Receive Professional Coaching
    Connects users with mental health coaches for personalized support and guidance to improve mental health.
  • Access Family Support Resources
    Offers tools and resources aimed at aiding families in managing stress and promoting collective mental wellness.

Epic Cosmos

Epic Cosmos is a de-identified, nationwide dataset that unifies inpatient and outpatient records from participating Epic health systems. It enables researchers, analysts, and clinicians to uncover trends and generate real-world insights at scale. This powerful resource accelerates discovery and supports improved patient care.

  • Unifies Diverse Health Records
    By unifying diverse datasets from various healthcare providers, Epic Cosmos allows for comprehensive analysis of clinical trends and patient outcomes, enhancing research efficiency and efficacy.
  • Generates Insightful Data
    Epic Cosmos enables researchers to derive actionable insights from the data, supporting evidence-based practices and innovative health solutions.
  • Fosters Research Collaboration
    By connecting various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, Epic Cosmos promotes collaborative innovation and shared knowledge in research.

Carolina News Studio

Carolina News Studio is a media service offering by UNC Health. The UNC Health News Team coordinates access to experts, provides broadcast services, and arranges live or taped interviews using the Carolina News Studio housed at UNC's journalism school. The program also supports delivery of B-roll and other media assets.

  • Engage Trusted Medical Experts
    Media outlets can tap into a network of credible medical experts, ensuring accurate and reliable information is shared with the public.
  • Conduct Professional Interviews in Studio
    Utilize state-of-the-art facilities for interviews, enhancing the quality and presentation of healthcare stories in the media.
  • Produce High-Quality Broadcast Content
    Expert production services help create compelling audio and video content for various media platforms, ensuring professional quality standards.
  • Enhance Media Stories with B-Roll
    B-roll footage enhances news stories by providing visual context, allowing for more dynamic reporting and viewer engagement.
  • Streamline Media Engagement
    Facilitates efficient communication and access to media tools, improving outreach and information dissemination.

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