UNC Health

UNC Health is a comprehensive, not-for-profit integrated health care system based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Established in 1998, it encompasses a network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized care centers. It serves patients across all 100 counties in North Carolina and beyond.

The system's flagship facility, the UNC Medical Center, is a 932-bed academic medical center located in Chapel Hill. It comprises several specialized hospitals, including the North Carolina Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Children's Hospital, North Carolina Women's Hospital, North Carolina Neurosciences Hospital, and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.

These institutions offer a wide range of services, from emergency care to specialized treatments in oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

Other Facilities

In addition to the Medical Center, UNC Health operates numerous other facilities throughout the state. Notable among these are:

• UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, providing comprehensive services including oncology, heart and vascular care, and surgical services
• UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, offering a variety of inpatient and outpatient services

Research and Education

UNC Health is dedicated to advancing medical research and education. Its partnership with the UNC School of Medicine fosters groundbreaking biomedical research. This leads to innovative care for the nearly half million patients served annually.

Mission and Vision

The system's mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others it serves. It provides leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research. The vision aims to be the nation's leading public academic health care system.

Employee Benefits

Employees at UNC Health benefit from a range of programs, including:

• Academic assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Multiple insurance options
• Retirement plans
• Career development education programs
• An annual paid time off accrual program for flexible leave management

Recent Developments

UNC Health has partnered with Duke Health to build North Carolina's first standalone children's hospital, "NC Children's," in the Research Triangle region. This 500-bed pediatric hospital will include a children's outpatient care center, a behavioral health center, and research and education facilities connected to the health systems' medical schools.

Groundbreaking is expected by 2027, with completion in about six years, at a projected cost exceeding $2 billion.

Additionally, UNC Health has opened a new behavioral health facility for children in Butner, approximately 30 miles north of Raleigh. This facility adds 54 new beds dedicated to children and teens experiencing psychiatric crises, addressing the growing need for youth mental health services in the state.

Locations

• Chapel Hill, NC, USA
• Raleigh, NC, USA
• Lumberton, NC, USA
• Butner, NC, USA

Through its extensive network of facilities and commitment to research and education, UNC Health continues to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to the people of North Carolina and beyond.