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UNCHealthBlueRidge @unch_blue

Hospital system

Joined November 2017
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Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting the Department of Nursing from @BelmontAbbet at UNC Health Blue Ridge! If you're a nursing student looking for real-world experience & growth opportunities, learn more about our nursing careers: uncbr.org/careers #nursing #Careers
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Your health can't wait, and neither should you! UNC Health Blue Ridge is here when you need us most with Urgent Care and Express Care locations close to home. Our expert team provides fast, compassionate care — no appointment needed! uncbr.org/pathway.
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UNC Health Blue Ridge is now a certified Primary Stroke Center by @tjcomission and the @american_heart Association! “Becoming accredited means the community can access high-quality stroke care close to home.” said Courtney Ashley, Stroke Program & Clinical Excellence Coord.
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Whether you’re headed to the lake, working outdoors, or just enjoying the sunshine, it's important to protect your skin and eyes from harmful UV rays all summer long! UV exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer—but it’s also one of the most preventable. ☀ #summer #safety
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UNC Health Blue Ridge is here when you need us most with Urgent & Express Care locations close to home. Whether it’s a minor illness, sprain, or just something that can’t wait, our expert team provides fast, compassionate care — no appointment needed! uncbr.org/pathway.
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It was a home run evening as our amazing Lenoir Family Medicine teammates represented UNC Health Blue Ridge & enjoyed a fun-filled evening at the @HickoryCrawdads game! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello — we loved seeing you there! ⚾️ #baseball #summer #OneGreatTeam
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We continue to be incredibly proud of our dedicated trauma team, whose hard work is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to providing life-saving care to our community. 📰 Read more about it in this article from The Paper: ow.ly/9Hmy50WsyZC

Process behind UNC Health Blue Ridge trauma center accreditation explained

UNC Health Blue Ridge is now an accredited Level III Trauma Center. Trauma Program Manager Kaylee Pittman, RN, explains the genesis of that accreditation process and what it means to

thepaper.media
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UNC Health is thrilled to introduce our easy-to-use app, designed to make navigating our locations easy for everyone! Download the app today! Text UNCAPP to 43506 or search for 'UNC Health' in your mobile app store. #healthcare #app
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Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle. Never leave a child alone in a car and remember to A-C-T! Join us in keeping the children in our community safe.
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We have updated all Blue Ridge Medical Group practice schedules. To see a full list of these practices and their hours, please visit: sites.google.com/view/inclem…. Thank you and continue to stay safe!
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and commitment of all our healthcare heroes and teammates. To our nurses, doctors, support staff, and everyone behind-the-scenes, thank you for all you do. Your work makes a difference every day! #LaborDay
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The Blue Ridge Medical Group had a great time at a recent @HickoryCrawdads game! Thank you to all of our teammates who have represented UNC Health Blue Ridge at the games this season. #Baseball #Community
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The Surgical Services Unit Based Shared Governance Council got into the back-to-school spirit by gathering school supplies for @burkecoschools this month. The council's goal is to support our community by completing four service projects each year. #BacktoSchool #GivingBack
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In Morganton, @DrGupta46 joined @unch_blue for a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new six-story patient tower, which features a new Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and specialty rooms for substance use and behavioral health care.
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It was an exciting day as we held the ribbon cutting for our new patient East Tower! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this historic event with us. We cannot wait to use this state-of-the-art facility to provide compassionate care for our amazing community.
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Today's the big day! Come out and join us for the ribbon cutting of our brand-new patient tower in the Emergency Department parking lot at 4:00 p.m. There will be speeches, refreshments and the opportunity to take a guided tour of our newest addition!
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Tomorrow's the day! Just 1 day left until we cut the ribbon on our new patient tower. Leave a 👍 in the comments if you plan to join us tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. for this historic event! Learn more about our new patient tower at uncbr.org/tower.
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The excitement is building as we prepare for the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new patient tower in just 2 DAYS! We are thrilled to take this next step in providing exceptional care for our community. Learn more about the new patient tower at uncbr.org.tower.
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It's almost time! The ribbon cutting ceremony for our new patient tower happens in just 3 days! This new facility is more than just a building; it's a commitment to better health and brighter futures. Learn more at uncbr.org/tower.
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Congratulations to Teammate of the Week, Ross Degerstrom, RN who chose UNC Health Blue Ridge as home because "it supports the community I'm part of. The hospital is expanding its level of care and I'm excited to see what opportunities this expansion will create as a new nurse!"
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