Hear from UNC Health co-workers and community members about their experiences with COVID-19 vaccines.
Mobile clinics bring vaccines into houses of worship and other community sites
UNC Health’s mobile vaccination clinic, which brings vaccines into houses of worship and other community sites, was featured on ABC11. The goal of the mobile clinic is to get vaccines to underserved… Read More
“I think if people are concerned about the side effects of the vaccination, they should think about the side effects of getting infected with coronavirus – it has killed over 300,000 people just in the United States…”
Chief of Staff, Onslow Memorial Hospital
“I took my shot to protect my family, my patients and myself.”
Chief Medical Officer, Caldwell UNC Health Care
“I had done a lot of background research scientifically — not research from the press — and I decided that this is the right thing to do at the right time…”
Emergency Department Physician, Nash UNC Health Care
“I took my shot to protect my patients and community.”
Emergency Department Medical Director, UNC Rockingham Health Care
North Carolina Football Legend
“The best offense is good defense. Get the shot.” North Carolina football legend Torry Holt talked to UNC Health about COVID-19 vaccines. “What makes me want to get the vaccine? I know… Read More
“I took my shot to protect my family!”
Director of CCU, UNC Lenoir Health Care
“This is my shot to…change the ending.”
MD Emergency Medicine, Caldwell UNC Health Care
4 Participants in COVID-19 research at UNC Health
Clinical trial diversity benefits everyone–hear from four people participating in COVID-19 research at UNC Health. When new medicines or drugs are developed, researchers want to make sure they work and are safe… Read More
“I took my shot to save lives!”
Chief Medical Officer, UNC Lenoir Health Care
“I took my shot to live again.”
VP and Chief Medical Officer, UNC Health Southeastern
“I took my shot for the lives lost!”
Director of Med/Surg, Flex Pool and COVID Unit, UNC Lenoir Health Care
“I took my shot ¡protegernos a TODOS!” (to protect us ALL!)
Language Services Coordinator, UNC Lenoir Health Care
UNC Health
Getting the second dose is a crucial part of protecting yourself from COVID-19. Co-workers across UNC Health are rolling up their sleeves (again!) to receive the second dose of their COVID-19 vaccination.… Read More
UNC Clinicians Dr. Matt Ewend and Dr. Lisa Carey
Husband and wife team and UNC clinicians Dr. Matt Ewend and Dr. Lisa Carey received their COVID-19 vaccinations on a ‘date night’ in late December 2020. “This feels huge. Getting vaccinated and… Read More
Director of Environmental Services at UNC REX Healthcare
Orlando Reyes, Director of Environmental Services at UNC REX Healthcare, shares the importance of being vaccinated against COVID-19 (en español). “Is very important for us, in particular the Latino community….It is a… Read More
UNC Health
UNC Health co-workers share why they chose to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “This is what we’ve been waiting on for a long time,” said Dr. Gary Burke, a UNC Emergency Department physician.… Read More
Discharge Hospitality Center at the UNC Medical Center
“I miss my family gatherings and things like that. I want things to get back to normal and I think the vaccine is a start.” Jamal Francis, from the Discharge Hospitality Center… Read More
North Carolina Governor and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited UNC’s large-scale vaccine site on January 20, 2021. The UNC Friday Center continues to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination efforts, and Governor Roy… Read More
“I took my shot because I’m ready for this to be over and I would do anything to make that happen.”
CMA, Laurel Park