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FEATURES 5 A New Generation of Specialized Health Care The ranks of advanced practice registered nurses grow at UNC Health Care. 6 Choose to Lose Bariatric program provides care and community. 10 Healing the Stubborn Wounds Jack Newmann’s foot was saved thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy at UNC Health Care. DEPARTMENTS 3 UNC Health Care News 4 Community UNC Health Care launches online patient portal. Plus, N.C. Cancer Hospital announces new physician-in-chief. Healthiest You Challenge motivates participants to shed weight. 12 Helping You Live Healthier in 2013 As the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight, millions of people made their New Year’s resolutions. Many people probably resolved to lose weight this year, or possibly, again this year. For some, it takes more than just making a promise to themselves on Jan. 1st. Teresa Dawson was one of those people who needed a little extra help. After much research and with a wonderful support system in place, Teresa chose bariatric surgery. Read on page 6 about her inspiring story of losing more than 100 pounds and improving her overall health. When most of us get a cut or injury, our bodies are able to heal pretty quickly without much intervention. However, diabetes and other medical conditions can interfere with the body’s ability to heal, and even small cuts or sores may require assistance. Turn to page 10 to learn how specialists at UNC Health Care treat wounds that won’t heal on their own and the life-changing impact that can have for patients. We hope you enjoy this issue of Well! Kind regards, Well editorial team UNC Health Care Nutrition Make the versatile and nutritious portobello mushroom the star of your next meal. 14 PERSPECTIVES Calendar Check out these health and wellness events available this winter. We Want to Hear from You! Let us know what you think of Well magazine! Send your comments or questions to Jennifer Breedlove at publications@unch.unc.edu. On the Cover: Photo courtesy of Brian Strickland Well is published four times annually by UNC Health Care. Copyright 2013 © UNC Health Care. Contributing writers: Maggie Cagney, Erin Kelley, Stephanie Soucheray, Allie Wagner. Information in Well comes from a wide range of medical experts and is not intended to treat or diagnose any individual situation. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Send correspondence and address changes via: e-mail, publications@unch.unc.edu; mail, Well, Public Affairs and Marketing, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; phone, (919) 843-8922; Web, www.unchealthcare.org. 2 Winter 2013 Well PHOTO: BRIAN STRICKLAND well WINTER 2013 http://www.unchealthcare.org http://www.unchealthcare.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Well - Winter 2013

Well - Winter 2013
Contents
UNC Health Care News
Community
A New Generation of Specialized Health Care
Choose to Lose
Healing the Stubborn Wounds
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Winter 2013