OUR IMPACT
At UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, impact is measured not only in numbers, but in lives changed, discoveries made, and communities strengthened across North Carolina. This work spans patient care, research, education, workforce development, and statewide service.
Philanthropy plays a catalytic role—fueling progress where it matters most and empowering donors to transform inspired ideas into real solutions that improve lives across our state.
WHAT DONOR SUPPORT CHANGES
As a complex health system sustained by many funding streams and an expansive network of care, UNC Health operates at a remarkable scale, yet philanthropy helps unlock what that scale alone cannot achieve.
Philanthropy accelerates the priorities a health system can’t fully cover through operations—innovation, pilot programs, and new technologies that move care forward. Donor support sustains the research and academic mission at the heart of UNC Health, ensuring discoveries continue to translate into better care for every patient.
See how each area contributes to a stronger, more connected healthcare system—and how donors shape the future of health in North Carolina and beyond.
Patient Care
Expanding access, enhancing the patient experience, supporting families, and delivering compassionate care at every stage of life.
Research
Accelerating discovery and bringing new treatments closer to patients—faster and more effectively.
Education
Preparing the next generation of physicians, scientists, and health leaders to serve across every discipline and field of care.
Workforce Support
Creating pathways that expand workforce opportunity and strengthen the healthcare pipeline across the state, from outreach and education for high school and college students, to support for practicing professionals.
Statewide Service
Reaching all 100 counties and increasing access to high-quality care, patient and family support, and clinical trials, especially in rural and underserved communities.
Philanthropy strengthens all aspects of
our mission.