Whether you’re thinking about starting a family or just got a positive pregnancy test, some of the first decisions you’ll make is who will deliver your baby…
When David Wilkie of Smithfield was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in October 2021, he and his wife, Jessica, didn’t know how they were going to tell their…
Understanding the factors that influence your health can help you make positive changes for your future. That’s the role of the Wheel of Health, a concept…
If you think you have COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe infection, get tested and ask your doctor about monoclonal antibody treatment right away.…
There’s no question that being vaccinated against COVID-19 is your best form of protection against the virus. And the sooner people get vaccinated, the faster…
If you need to schedule a screening mammogram and your COVID-19 vaccine or booster, don’t delay. The Society of Breast Imaging says the four- to six-week…
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the…
Duke Health has started vaccinating health care workers at high risk for COVID-19 and plans to begin vaccinating patients at high risk in the early months of…
Michael Woods’ heart and kidney disease were slowly worsening as he waited for a heart and kidney transplant in early 2020. With limited hearts available, he…
Two types of tests are available for COVID-19, a virus test, and an antibody test. The virus test determines if the virus is currently present in your body. An…
Every year, Duke Health holds special events to celebrate our nurses and hospital professionals during National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Hospital Week (May…