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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
Safe Kids Orange & Chatham County June Newsletter
Check our our Safe Kids Coalitions’ June Newsletter for updates on relevant safety topics and their work in the community.
UNC Trauma Summer Safety Interview on WCHL The Hill
Listen to the Interview Here https://bit.ly/SSTheHill
Make Every Ride a Safe Ride This Summer
Listen to the ATV Safety Podcast from UNC Trauma Today. In under 15 minutes you can learn how to have a safe ride every time with ATV Safety Expert Steve Oesch. Wear your helmet every time, know the laws, wear protective eye gear and stay off main roads!
Safe Kids Summer Safety Video Series Premiers Right Before Memorial Day Weekend
Summer Safety Tips Video Series is available online now from Safe Kids Orange & Chatham Counties. Topics cover stranger safety, travel and social media safety, pool and open water safety, hydration and sport safety, TBI prevention, hot car and car seat safety, and cooking and campfire safety. Participating community partners include: UNC Wellness Centers, UNC Read More
Coping & Stress Management During the Pandemic from American Red Cross Volunteer
Listen to the podcast interview of Michael Brown, a retired psychologist and long time American Red Cross volunteer. Michael works with families in crises during disasters and provides us with some insight on how to cope and help your family cope during the pandemic.
Dog Bites are Preventable! Listen to the Podcast from UNC Trauma Program
Find out how dog bites can be prevented from two experts from NC State School of Veterinary Medicine. https://bit.ly/UNCdogsafety
Steering clear of coronavirus, but facing other at-home risks: Tips to keep kids injury free
SARAH LINDENFELD HALL, GO ASK MOM EDITOR Steering clear of coronavirus, but facing other at-home risks: Tips to keep kids injury free As we stay home to steer clear of the coronavirus, kids are at risk for other at-home dangers…..For the Full Article from WRAL click here.
UNC Health Talk Article from UNC Trauma
Parents are juggling more than ever right now. Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, nearly every facet of everyday life has changed. Schools and day cares are closed, so kids are home. Parents are either working from home and trying to home-school or still having to go to work in these frightening times. For the full Read More
Upcoming Events
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