#ValuesSuperStars Larry Harralson – Called to Care Many healthcare professionals feel called to serve. For Larry Harralson, the call began with his father’s cancer diagnosis. “I felt like God pulled me in this direction, and ever since then, I feel … Read more

#ValuesSuperStars: Latisha Johnson – Leading through Example and Empathy Each of us has a teammate who sets the standard in connecting with everyone they touch in the special ways the moment demands. Clinical Support Tech Latisha (“Tish”) Johnson is this … Read more

#ValuesSuperStars: Dr. Alyssa Flippo – Leading the Way Wherever, Whenever Needed Over the last couple years, the story of audiologist Dr. Alyssa Flippo has become both familiar and special. Her story provides yet another example of Leading the Way across … Read more

#ValuesSuperStars: Matt Gitzinger – Doing What’s Best for the People of North Carolina Each of us has a personal connection with UNC Health’s mission to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians. For one of our #ValuesSuperStars Matt Gitzinger … Read more

 #ValuesSuperStars: Jessi Stark – Helping A New Teammate Feel Valued It is always tough being the new person, but it helps to have someone on the team who is looking out for you while also looking out for UNC Health’s … Read more

#ValuesSuperStars: Daya Watelski – The Joy In Her Heart Brings Light to All If you’ve met Daya Watelski, chances are that she has made an impression on you. It seems everyone she touches is thankful for the joy she brings … Read more

If you ask Kelly Barris about her experience working as an outreach nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, she’ll tell you it’s not as simple as just calling patients. On the morning of June 10, Barris was speaking with a COVID-positive … Read more

By Katie Nash, UNC Health Foundation While the coronavirus has been devastating for many North Carolinians, underserved communities across the state are feeling an outsized impact from the outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities in access to care and … Read more

By Stephen Roney I was 10 hours into a 30-hour drive from Connecticut to San Antonio when my cell phone rang. It was Dr. David Gerber from UNC Health. “Stephen, I know you and your family have been through a … Read more

By Bobby Hundley, UNC Health Foundation As a clinical care and NICU night shift nurse at the UNC REX Women’s Center, Nicole Proctor has seen firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her patients and their families. She’s also experienced … Read more