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UNC Tar Heel Trauma Program
University of North Carolina Hospitals is a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center designated by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) and verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). UNC Hospitals also serves as the lead agency for the Mid Carolina Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) and as the designated burn center for North Carolina.
We welcome you to browse this site to learn more about who we are and what we do to serve our partners, patients, and their families in our region and across the state.
Latest News
UNC Trauma Hiring a Summer Intern in Health Communications
UNC Trauma Program ‘Health & Wellness Communication’ Summer Internship OpportunityUNC Trauma Program is housed within UNC Trauma Center of Chapel Hill, NC. Our vision is to use a public health approach to prevent injuries and reduce the number of traumatic deaths in our region. The internship opportunity is for an undergraduate student seeking experience in Read More
Reality check on dangers of alcohol
Alcohol consumption can have physical, emotional, financial — even fatal — consequences. Treat alcohol as a serious substance, not a means to have fun and relax.
Make the call: Good Samaritan Law saves lives
The Good Samaritan Law is powerful and can save lives. If there is an overdose situation, make the 911 call.
Upcoming Operation Medicine Drop Collection Events
Operation Medicine Drop is a free drug take-back program that provides an opportunity for community members to dispose of expired or no longer needed over-the-counter and prescription medications in a safe and secure way. Here’s a list of the upcoming events.
Trauma Talk Podcast Episode on Booster Seat Safety
UNC Trauma Center’s newest podcast episode of Trauma Talk is on booster seat safety with Bevan Kirley, a senior research associate at the UNC Highway Safety Research Center.
The silent crisis within the COVID pandemic: increased opioid overdoses
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the crisis at the forefront of everyone’s mind for the past year, the opioid crisis has continued to persist — even accelerate. Operation Medicine Drop events are intended to help combat the epidemic and save lives.
Meet Derek Miller, North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center’s new Burn Outreach & Prevention Educator
Derek Miller is the new Nurse Education Specialist for Burn Outreach & Prevention at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center — a position that has remained unfilled since 2019. While the role is new for him, working at the Burn Center is not.
Safe Kids Orange & Chatham County: October Newsletter
Learn what activities happened during Child Passenger Safety Month, what’s to come for Fire Prevention Week, and how to access more resources from Tar Heel Trauma. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEJU-DAH4s/iIu-HuvI6VjnzOJTUhdK2w/view?utm_content=DAEJU-DAH4s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Upcoming Events
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