News & Events

UNC Health Rex Holly Springs is now open!

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is complete and our amazing coworkers are ready. We'll have a very experienced and professional staff serving our patients from day one. We look forward to meeting the medical needs of Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the surrounding communities for generations to come. We sincerely appreciate the warm welcome!

New Partnership with UNC Health Gives Durham Tech Students Employment Opportunities

Durham Technical Community College partnered with UNC Health this summer to launch a central sterile processing course that included lectures, clinical rotations and resulted in guaranteed full-time employment for graduates.

The partnership was established to meet industry demands for more processing technicians and is being evaluated for renewal in Summer 2022.

UNC REX earns US Navy Reserve Outstanding Civilian Employer Recognition

UNC REX Healthcare was recognized as an Outstanding Civilian Employer by the Navy Reserve during their annual Employer Recognition Event (NERE) in San Diego on Aug. 20, 2021. UNC REX was among a group of employers who were recognized for their exceptional support of America's Navy Reserve Sailors, including their support of Reserve Sailor mobilization for COVID-19 pandemic national relief efforts. #LeadingTheWay

Final Steel Beam Placed on UNC Hospital’s new Central Generator Plant

UNC Health celebrated a major milestone this week with our partners at Frank L. Blum Construction Company the T. A. Loving Company. The final steel beam was set in place at our UNC Hospitals Central Generator Plant project and we are now officially “topped out!” When completed, the plant will become the new essential power delivery source for the UNC Hospitals campus as we continue to build upon our mission of improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

UNC Medical Center, UNC REX Ranked as top Hospitals in Triangle and State

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill is ranked nationally across four adult specialties in US News’ 2021-22 “Best Hospitals” report, released today. CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC is nationally ranked in one adult specialty. UNC Medical Center is also cited as the number two hospital in both the Triangle and all of North Carolina while UNC REX in Raleigh is rated as the number three hospital in the Triangle and number three in the state. CarolinaEast is rated as the number 9 hospital in North Carolina.

WRAL’s Ken Smith Welcomes Baby at UNC REX

WRAL-TV News Anchor Ken Smith and wife Amanda welcomed their first child, Franklin Kensley, at UNC REX. Hear their story about the amazing staff they experienced while at the Women's Center.

UNC Hospitals is excited to announce the launch of our enhanced RN Incentive Program.

Qualifying experienced RN positions at our Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Wakebrook campuses are eligible for the program. Incentives include a $20k commitment incentive or $25k tuition forgiveness, with up to $10k in relocation, & more! There has never been a better time to join our One-Great-Team!

UNC REX Healthcare RN Incentive Program!

We're excited to announce the launch of the new UNC REX Healthcare RN Incentive Program! Now, qualifying RN positions at both UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh and our newest facility, UNC Health Rex Holly Springs, are eligible for the program. Incentives include a $20k commitment incentive or $25k tuition forgiveness, with up to $10k in relocation, & more!

There's never been a better time to join our award-winning teams at UNC REX.

CHS Blue Ridge Signs Non-Binding Letter of Intent with UNC Health

UNC Health Board of Directors and the CHS Blue Ridge Board of Directors have announced the approval of a non-binding Letter of Intent for Blue Ridge to become part of UNC Health through a comprehensive Management Services Agreement.

CarolinaEast Health System Signs Affiliation Agreement with UNC Health

We are pleased to announce that the CarolinaEast Health System has joined the UNC Health Family. This agreement will improve access to high-quality medical services for citizens in eastern North Carolina, and will also expand health education and training.

UNC Health Ranked #2 Most Trusted Healthcare Brand in the US

No other healthcare system in North Carolina makes the top 10 for “most trusted” in this year’s edition, and no other North Carolina system cracks the top 30 in the overall rankings. In a report released  May 6^th, the UNC Health brand was ranked as the #4 healthcare brand in the United States overall and the #2 most trusted healthcare brand, just after Johns Hopkins and before Mass General.

Congenital Heart Program and Operating Room Incentive program

UNC Medical Center’s Pediatric Congenital Heart Program, Adult Operating Room, and Children's Operating Room at main campus now have a new incentive program! Select positions qualify for a sign-on bonus, commitment incentive, or tuition loan assistance. We’re hiring experienced nurses and experienced Surgical Technologists!

Lab Incentive Program

Our clinical laboratory teams at UNC Medical Center & UNC REX Healthcare are growing, and we’re excited to introduce our new clinical laboratory incentive program! Select positions qualify for tuition loan assistance or a commitment incentive. We’re hiring Medical Technologists, Medical Lab Technicians, Histotechnologists and more!

UNC Health Launches new Job Search Tool for Veterans and Service Members

UNC Health is excited to announce the launch of a new, simplified way for veterans and service members to find a career with our health system. Now, jobs on the UNC Health careers website can be searched by certain Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes! This will help streamline the job search process for veterans and service members who are looking to join our One Great Team.

UNC Health ISD Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

UNC Health ISD Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition! UNC Health is one of only three health care systems in North Carolina to achieve Level 9 this year.

UNC REX is proud to have been named North Carolina's Best Hospital for 2021 by Business North Carolina!

This annual ranking is calculated using over 25 metrics, including patient-satisfaction surveys, readmission rates, and safety scores. We are especially proud to have attained this ranking during such a challenging year. Thank you to all of our coworkers, clinics, community partners, and volunteers. It is through your dedication to patient-centered care that we have been able to serve our community for over 125 years.

UNC REX Rehab and Nursing Care Facilities Earn CMS 5 Star Rating

Congratulations to the teams at the REX Rehab and Nursing Care Facilities in Apex and Raleigh for their recent CMS 5 Star rating! This is amazing work, especially during a pandemic! Thank you for all you do!

UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building in Chapel Hill is opening in March 2021!

Located at 100 Eastowne Drive at the intersection of I-40 & 15-501, this expansion supports our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and patient-centered care.

North Carolina's Top Doctors

Congrats to our local doctors who were named North Carolina's Best Doctors by Business NC! Each year, Business NC publishes a list of "Top Doctors" across the state. This list is just a sampling of the huge array of health care talent across our state.

UNC REX Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health

UNC REX Healthcare’s N.C. Heart & Vascular Hospital has been named to Fortune and IBM Watson Health’s 2021 list of the nation’s top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals.

Veterans Day 2020: What Does Veteran's Day Mean to You?

Thank you, veterans! To all who have served our country, we salute you. This Veterans Day we asked some of our UNC Health employees, what does Veterans Day mean to you? Let's all take a moment to honor our veterans today.

UNC Health, U.S. Army Establish Trauma Training Partnership

UNC Health announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army that will allow military medical personnel to receive trauma training at UNC Medical Center. This collaboration will help military medical providers prepare to save lives.

Novant Health, UNC Health, UNC School of Medicine announce agreement to partner across North Carolina

Novant Health, UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine have reached an agreement to expand medical education, research and clinical services to Novant Health facilities and other locations across North Carolina.

Gibson, Joyner honored with 2020 H. Fleming Fuller Award

In a ceremony held virtually on Thursday, November 12, the 2020 H. Fleming Fuller Award was presented this year to co-honorees, Keisha Gibson, MD, MPH, and Benny Joyner, MD, MPH.

UNC Hospitals’ “Magnet” Status Renewed for Third Time

UNC Hospitals has again been designated as a Magnet Organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center - ANCC Magnet Recognition Program for the third time. Fewer than 9% of all hospitals in the United States receive the ANCC Magnet institution designation. UNC Hospitals is one of only 160 hospitals to have received this distinction three times.

A sneak peek at UNC REX's new hospital in Holly Springs

Construction of the Holly Springs Hospital continues in Southern Wake County. We are building the community hospital of the future to expand services where you need them most — closer to home. When completed, our full-service 50-bed hospital will bring more specialized care to provide you more convenient access to the expertise of UNC REX. Take a look!

Chatham Hospital to Open New Maternity Center, Begin Delivering Babies

Chatham Hospital opened its new Maternity Care Center on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and is ready to begin delivering babies at the hospital for the first time in nearly 30 years.

UNC Medical Center and UNC REX Recognized as LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders

UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh have been named to a list of healthcare facilities recognized as leaders in providing equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees.

UNC Health Hospitals Receive Quality Achievement Awards

Seven UNC Health hospitals have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

UNC Medical Center's ECMO Program Wins Gold ELSO Award

The ELSO Excellence in Life Support Award recognizes those centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality...

New Hospital Coming 2021

UNC REX Healthcare is breaking new ground in Southern Wake County and will soon be offering more of the compassionate care you've been looking...

Caldwell Behavioral Health

Jonas Hill Hospital and Clinic now open!

UNC Health hospitals Ranked by US News & World Report

UNC Medical Center and UNC REX ranked as top hospitals in the state and Triangle.