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Face Masks: Know What Type to Wear and When 7/8/2020
Wayne UNC Health Care Director of Infection Control Chanda Newsome answers frequently asked questions and offers best practices for using masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Face Masks: Know What Type to Wear and When

Wayne UNC Health Care Director of Infection Control Chanda Newsome answers frequently asked questions and offers best practices for using masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.

7/8/2020
COVID-19: How Much Protection Do Face Masks Provide? 7/1/2020
Public health officials strongly encourage use of cloth face coverings to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus. But how much of a difference do face coverings really make?
COVID-19: How Much Protection Do Face Masks Provide?

Public health officials strongly encourage use of cloth face coverings to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus. But how much of a difference do face coverings really make?

7/1/2020
Surgery during a Pandemic: What You Need to Know 6/26/2020
With COVID-19 closures, Wayne UNC took steps to delay elective surgical procedures. As our state continues to safely reopen, our team is beginning to reschedule procedures.
Surgery during a Pandemic: What You Need to Know

With COVID-19 closures, Wayne UNC took steps to delay elective surgical procedures. As our state continues to safely reopen, our team is beginning to reschedule procedures.

6/26/2020
Take Steps to Prevent a Second Stroke or Heart Attack 6/9/2020
Studies show one out of every four stroke and heart attack survivors will have another. Learn more about prevention.
Take Steps to Prevent a Second Stroke or Heart Attack

Studies show one out of every four stroke and heart attack survivors will have another. Learn more about prevention.

6/9/2020
Plush Robes Offer Comfort for Patients Receiving Mammograms 6/8/2020
Spa robes they now provide to every patient as she completes her screening exam.
Plush Robes Offer Comfort for Patients Receiving Mammograms

Spa robes they now provide to every patient as she completes her screening exam.

6/8/2020
Sprain, Strain or Fracture? 6/4/2020
Trip and twist your ankle? Pull a muscle at the gym? Something hurts, but is it a sprain, strain or even a broken bone?
Sprain, Strain or Fracture?

Trip and twist your ankle? Pull a muscle at the gym? Something hurts, but is it a sprain, strain or even a broken bone?

6/4/2020
Build a Routine to Improve Your Health 6/2/2020
Whether you’re working at home or have continued to stay home to protect yourself or loved ones from the spread of COVID-19, keeping your nutrition in check can be challenging.
Build a Routine to Improve Your Health

Whether you’re working at home or have continued to stay home to protect yourself or loved ones from the spread of COVID-19, keeping your nutrition in check can be challenging.

6/2/2020
Resources for New Parents 5/4/2020
While we’re practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to know help is still available to you.
Resources for New Parents

While we’re practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to know help is still available to you.

5/4/2020
Month of May: Gratitude Challenge Using #wayneisgrateful 4/30/2020
We can’t wait to see what our community is grateful for this month. Use hashtag #wayneisgrateful
Month of May: Gratitude Challenge Using #wayneisgrateful

We can’t wait to see what our community is grateful for this month. Use hashtag #wayneisgrateful

4/30/2020
What to Do if You Need Medical Care and Don’t Have Coronavirus? 4/30/2020
What should you do if you have a health issue other than Coronavirus (COVID-19) and need to see your physician? What if you or someone close to you experiences a health emergency?
What to Do if You Need Medical Care and Don’t Have Coronavirus?

What should you do if you have a health issue other than Coronavirus (COVID-19) and need to see your physician? What if you or someone close to you experiences a health emergency?

4/30/2020