With recent measles cases reported in our region, #DukeHealth experts share guidance to help protect yourself and others:

• Know your vaccination status
• Stay informed about public health guidance
• Call ahead if you develop symptoms after a possible
exposure

#Measles | #PublicHealth

Donate to Greg Needs Your Help With His Alzheimer's Challenges, organized by Linda Najera Hello! My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Augu… Linda Najera needs your support for Greg Needs Your Help With His Alzheimer's Challenges

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#alzheimers #dementia #gofundme #gregrowland #dukehealth #chapelhill #lecanemab #ENDALZ

Duke Health researchers announces breakthrough in breast cancer vaccine trial A small group of women with advanced breast cancer participated in a trial where they received a vaccine, and all are alive today.

🎗️Researchers at #DukeHealth announced a promising vaccine trial 💉 for advanced #BreastCancer, where a group of women have remained alive with durable immune responses years after treatment. The study suggests that this might teach the body to fight cancer more effectively. 🧬

My leg is killing ne today, and I can't believe that no one at #DukeHealth has dealt with it!!! I shouldn't have to go to a private practice in Texas - you'd think a university hospital could handle a complicated case!!! I want to go back to work already!

Duke Health and Aetna reach agreement to extend partnership Duke Health and Aetna on Friday announced a new multi-year agreement.

From the press release: "With this new agreement, both #DukeHealth and #Aetna look forward to continuing their partnership to provide high-quality health care while exploring new, innovative ideas." #NetworkContracts #NC

Contingency plan set for state workers affected by Aetna-Duke negotiations In the wake of ongoing negotiations between Duke Health and Aetna, the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees on Friday approved procuring a transition services vendor to help

While the #StateHealthPlan doesn’t have a seat at the negotiating table, #Aetna has kept its office informed. At this point, it doesn’t look like the two sides are close to an agreement. #NorthCarolina #TSERS #DukeHealth #HealthInsurance #NetworkContracts

State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight North Carolina's state treasurer is wading into a contract battle between Duke Health and Aetna, worried that the outcome could increase costs for state employees and retirees.

The combination of higher health costs, rising prices for all kinds of goods, and no new raises could essentially amount to a pay cut for many #NC #StateEmployees. #Aetna #DukeHealth

Insurance disputes could force Duke, UNC out of network with insurers Duke seeks a “fair resolution” with Aetna before an October deadline; UNC is pursuing a “new and fair” agreement by Nov. 30.

#UNC, #Dukehealth disputes with Aetna, Cigna
may force them out of network after a fall deadline passes, an impasse that could lead to higher out-of-pocket expenses www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...

#DukeHealth #ER is garbage. Come here if you want to die. That is literally what will happen.

After accusing #Duke’s School of Medicine and #DukeHealth of violating the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the administration froze $108 million in federal funding. The Department of Education is investigating Duke University and the Duke Law Journal

I feel like I shouldn't HAVE TO say this to #DukeHealth, but physical therapy for a SLAP tear in the shoulder is not 2 appointments! And the PT had thought it would just be ONE! For a Fire Fighter!!!!!

Sickle cell gene therapy frees teen from life of pain Aaron Scott, of Fayetteville, is the first in North Carolina to receive a new FDA-approved therapy which uses the patient's own cells to relieve the pain of sickle cell disease.

WRAL featured a patient at Duke Health who became the first person in NC to receive a new gene therapy for sickle cell disease. The therapy holds promise for some people with the painful blood disorder who meet the qualifications for treatment.

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#sicklecell #dukehealth #dukechildrens

Duke Health, Novant to partner Duke University Health System and Novant Health have shared plans to partner and build new campuses across the state to expand care.

Under the partnership, clinicians from both systems will offer services in new locations to increase primary care and advanced specialty treatment access. #DukeHealth #NovantHealth #NorthCarolina #HospitalConsolidation buff.ly/fk7aM51