UNC Health Care Tar Heel Trauma

Mid Carolina Trauma Regional Advisory Committee

101 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill, NC | Call +1 984-974-2430

Adult Trauma Care

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Mid Carolina RAC

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Welcome to
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.

Our Mission & Values

Injury Prevention

Events & Education

Trauma Survivors Network

Latest News

Quarterly Newsletter from Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinators of NC is Here For the Holiday Season

November 19, 2020

UNC Football Coach Mack Brown & Team Members Partner with Safe Kids Orange & Chatham for Fire Prevention Week 2020

October 2, 2020

Safe Kids Orange & Chatham County: October Newsletter

October 1, 2020

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

Fire Prevention Week Handout: Serving Up Safety in the Kitchen!

October 1, 2020

Excited for Fire Prevention Week next week? There are plenty of fun and safe activities for you and your family to learn more about Fire Prevention and how to “serve up safety in the kitchen” this fall! https://www.canva.com/design/DAEJVOt3M50/8xurRNj3_-YAYSJRD0s26A/view?website#2:serve-up-fire-safety-in-the-kitchen

Is your child’s car seat installed correctly?

September 23, 2020

WRAL Go ASK Mom: As temperatures soar, protect young children from heatstroke in the car

July 17, 2020

Check out this article quoting our injury prevention coordinator on the dangers of hot car deaths and how to prevent them! Click here for the full article.

OCSO and Safe Kids warn about dangers of ‘hot cars’

July 9, 2020

News of Orange Features Safe Kids Orange County Partners for Highlighting Hot Car Dangers and Heat Stroke Prevention. For the full article click here

Safe Kids Orange & Chatham Counties July Newsletter 2020

June 30, 2020

National ‘Just Ask’ Day is June 21, 2020. Orange & Durham Gun Safety Teams Remind You to ‘Just Ask’ About Safe Gun Storage

June 16, 2020

For more information about safe gun storage you can visit BeSmartForKids.org

Safe Kids Orange & Chatham County June Newsletter

June 2, 2020

Check our our Safe Kids Coalitions’ June Newsletter for updates on relevant safety topics and their work in the community.

Upcoming Events

Creating Engaging Content Using Digital Tools with FLSE Brene Duggins

Learn from Fire Life & Safety Educator and school librarian, Brene Duggins, about how to reach your audience with safety education and targeted messages in new and innovative ways online. Please, fill out the Registration Form.

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Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM: WebEx 0800-1630 Read More

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Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

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Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

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Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

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Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

See event details

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

See event details

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC Timberlyne Training Center, Read More

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For More information, please don’t hesitate to inquire:

+1 984-974-2430

101 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill, North Carolinatarheeltrauma@unchealth.unc.edu