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In honor of heart month, we’re reflecting on the far-reaching impact of Duke Health’s Heart Transplant Program. Our success comes from a compassionate team of lifelong learners committed to top-quality treatment and life-changing care. Join us in elevating cardiac and thoracic care https://duke.is/p/hvhh #YouAtDukeHealth | Duke Heart

“We have a diverse multidisciplinary team to treat the full range of pituitary conditions, including the very rare and intricate,” says Leena Shahla, MD, neuroendocrinologist and medical director of the Duke Pituitary Program. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egMEgXVZ

Watts College of Nursing, a pillar of nursing education in Durham for more than a century, will relocate to the Duke University campus in July 2025. “This move expands opportunities for our students and faculty, supports our strategic goal to increase enrollment and implement new programs, and enhances collaboration between Watts, Duke’s nursing school and Duke Health," said Dr. Yolanda S. Neal, DNP, president of Watts College of Nursing. Read the full announcement: https://duke.is/7/mvrg

This Q&A with Dawn M. Coleman, MD, vascular surgeon, explains how Duke is building a world-class center of excellence for pediatric vascular care with a commitment to research and advancing the treatment of rare diseases. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXkqRV7X

Duke research saves lives. Now, we must save research. National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding fuels innovation, the economy, and life-saving discoveries. Cuts could have major impacts on our community. Here's what we know... Duke University | Duke University School of Medicine

Patients over 70 are being considered for transplant more and more, says Goni Katz-Greenberg, MD: “We want physicians to know patients over 70 have options.” Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2_ijx_F

Continuing Education Opportunity: Duke NICT 2025 and ASPirE 2025 Feb 28 and Mar 1, 2025 The Umstead Hotel, Cary, NC Join Jordyn Higgins, PharmD, of the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Cancer Network to explore critical topics in oncology immunotoxicities, including effective management and innovative approaches revolutionizing cancer treatment. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ess8K6Wn CME credits are available.

A celebration for the opening of Peak Rehabilitation Hospital occurred today in Apex. The 52-bed rehabilitation hospital is a joint venture between Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. “The health challenges of our communities are complex, and we are proud to partner with WakeMed and Lifepoint Health to provide patients and their families access to innovative, cost-effective and high-quality inpatient rehab care,” said Craig Albanese, M.D., chief executive officer of Duke University Health System. The two-story rehabilitation hospital spans more than 60,000 square feet and includes all private rooms, large interdisciplinary therapy gyms, therapeutic courtyards with gardens, walking paths and pickleball, specially designed rooms to treat dialysis patients and a scaled transitional living apartment to help prepare patients for their return to activities of daily living. See more: https://duke.is/b/cch8 WakeMed | Lifepoint Health® | #rehabilitation

Duke will activate the severe weather policy from noon Wednesday through noon Thursday. Please check clinic statuses before traveling during severe weather: https://lnkd.in/e5XMm5gM See alert.duke.edu for additional details.

As an educator for respiratory therapists, Steve leads a unique training program that sets RTs up for success from day one at Duke Health. Read his story to see how his experience as an RT here set the stage for his current role https://duke.is/b/gqyz #YouAtDukeHealth