Health Policy and Management News
The Abstract: September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Cold War cache of 100,000 baby teeth provides unique opportunity to understand long-term radiation effects
September 13, 2021 Discovery of a Cold War-era cache of baby teeth, collected during a landmark 1960s study of exposure to radioactive fallout, serves as a rare time capsule that Gillings School alumnus Joe Mangano hopes will increase our understanding of the relationship between radiation exposure and cancer.
Samuel-Ryals honored with prestigious Hettleman award
September 10, 2021 Dr. Cleo Samuel-Ryals, associate professor of health policy and management at the Gillings School, is one of four faculty members who have been awarded the 2021 Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement.
The Abstract: August 23, 2021
The Abstract: August 23, 2021
Drinking among first-year college students decreases during pandemic
August 9, 2021 First-year college students reported drinking less alcohol and having fewer episodes of binge drinking four months into the coronavirus pandemic than they were before the pandemic started, according to a study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Tate named vice chair for administration at UNC Family Medicine
August 3, 2021 UNC Family Medicine announced Kevin Tate as the department’s new vice chair for administration, beginning on July 12.
Simms to serve as interim associate dean for inclusive excellence
August 2, 2021 Jeffrey A. Simms will serve as the the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s interim associate dean of inclusive excellence. He brings a wealth of experience working with students, alumni, faculty and staff to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Gillings School.
New program will aid family, friends who provide crucial support for patients with cancer
July 30, 2021 Caring for patients with cancer is not just the domain of doctors and nurses; they rely on an informal network that includes family and friends. With funding from The Duke Endowment, Drs. Erin Kent and Eliza (Leeza) Park are co-directing a project to help alleviate the burden this informal care places on caregivers, especially those in rural areas.
William Ray named as NC’s next director of emergency management
July 26, 2021 The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced on July 2 that UNC Gillings alumnus William Ray will serve as North Carolina’s director of emergency management.
Gillings alumnus Crabb named chief business development officer of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
July 21, 2021
On June 28, Michael “Trey” Crabb III assumed the role of senior vice president and chief business development officer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, which operates health care facilities across the Mid-South region.
