UNC Family Medicine

The official account for @unc_som Department of Family Medicine: Caring for the Course of Your Life.

[UNC Sports Medicine Institute @UNC_SMI]

Supporting our local athletes! Last night, providers from Ortho, @uncfammed, @UNC_PMR, and Therapy Services teamed up to deliver sports physicals for Chapel Hill–Carrboro High School students. This event helps ensure student‑athletes are ready for a safe & successful season.

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Congrats to Victor Vincent, senior community health worker with NC FIT Recovery, on receiving the 2026 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award, recognizing his leadership in supporting reentry, recovery, and improved access to care across North Carolina.

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

It's #NationalNursesWeek, which runs from May 6 to May 12 . We would like to recognize our crew of All-Star nurses at all our UNC Family Medicine Centers, many of whom you know and love. These nurses provide outstanding, compassionate care to a diverse patient population!

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Congratulations on the UNC Family Medicine 2026 Carolina Care Excellence Award honorees by UNC Hospitals & UNC Faculty Physicians! This annual award celebrates physicians & advanced practice providers who consistently deliver compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care.

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

March is Social Work Month! We're proud to highlight our team of social workers, who are an integral part of the care we provide! Social workers at UNC Family Medicine. Show them some love to say thanks to all for their selfless work in improving care for all patients!

[UNC Sports Medicine Institute @UNC_SMI]

Stay at the forefront of sports medicine!

3 professional education events for providers & researchers focused on sharing the latest research & its real‑world application. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn and connect. https://t.co/KaTXFp0f4z

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

It’s #MatchDay2026! We’re thrilled to welcome our newest class of UNC Family Medicine residents from across the U.S. - future leaders in medicine. Huge thanks to our amazing recruitment team. Congrats to all who matched! ❤️Family Medicine Means Everyone❤️

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Our faculty and colleagues at UNC Health Chatham were featured by @NCHealthNews for its family‑physician‑led Maternity Care Center review, highlighting sustainable, patient‑centered rural maternity care. Read more: https://t.co/dYgB0gCzaq

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February is American Heart Month! Our UNC Family Medicine teams in Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham wore red each Friday to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. ❤️ Thank you to our staff for all you do to protect heart health!

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UNC Family Medicine has launched UNC Health’s first fully embedded Primary Care Behavioral Health Collaborative at East Pittsboro, offering real-time warm handoffs and integrated mental health support thanks to donor funding. Learn more: https://t.co/olcdmqxXZi

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Due to potentially icy road conditions, our primary care clinics and Urgent Care will open on a delayed schedule tomorrow. We will begin seeing patients at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27th.

Stay safe and travel carefully!

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Weather Update:

-Sun 1/25: Urgent Care at UNC FMC at Chapel Hill - CLOSED

-Mon, Jan 26: UNC FMC at Chapel Hill (along with Urgent Care), Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham - CLOSED

Patients are encouraged to utilize Virtual Care Now services:
https://t.co/v1b1LFJoFS

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Drs. Christine Adams, Karen Halpert, & Mallory McClester Brown authored a new @AFPJournal article on cancer screening in older adults, emphasizing decisions based on overall health and patient goals rather than age alone. Read more:
https://t.co/iaEsBmXbpH

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Please note the hours of operation for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 19th, for The UNC Family Medicine Centers at Chapel Hill, Carraway Village, Durham, and South Durham.

We look forward to spending the holiday in reflection and service.

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Want to help your child thrive in sports? Justin Lee, MD, offers 5 practical tips in a recent UNC Health Talk article - balance, safety, & mental health matter most. “Sports should be fun and safe.” Full article: https://t.co/IDdadhrzbs

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

The holidays are here, but so is flu season. “The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent risks of flu,” says Dr. Amber Komorian. Think of it as body armor for you and your loved ones."
A little prevention keeps celebrations healthy! More tips: https://t.co/3z3CQaoFGX

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

The Holidays can be hectic! In a UNC Health Talk article, Victoria Boggiano, MD, MPH, shares tips to stay active, eat mindfully, & manage stress—without missing the fun. Read more: https://t.co/nmji0lMF2E

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

“We know the risk of overdose skyrockets after release. Providing meds like buprenorphine or methadone isn’t just good medicine—it’s life or death.” -Evan Ashkin, MD
Read @NCHealthNews how NC FIT is closing this gap: https://t.co/j84Y8ghPJj

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

WEATHER UPDATE:
Urgent Care at the UNC Family Medicine Center at Chapel Hill will close at 4:30PM on Monday, December 8th.

Urgent Care and the UNC Family Medicine Center clinics will open at 10am on Tuesday, December 9th.

Stay safe!

[UNC Family Medicine @uncfammed]

Knowing your family health history can help prevent disease and guide care decisions. In a recent UNC Health Talk article, Dr. Rana Alkhaldi explains how to start the conversation and why it matters. Learn more: https://t.co/zKYM7lpjF0