Inside Duke Medicine
Employee essay: New nurse in the ICU
October 9th, 2008Brian Hooker, RN, will soon mark his first year on the job as nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at Duke University Hospital. In this essay, he reflects on…
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Focus on: The Right Route
October 9th, 2008The fourth part of “Six Rights in 6 Months’ patient safety series Like our transportation system, medication administration has followed a path that is increasing complex. What were once only…
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Mobile Farmers Market continues
October 9th, 2008LIVE FOR LIFE will offer the Mobile Farmers Market through the fall and winter. Sign up now to begin or continue your participation in the program. In addition to the…
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Gardens at Duke Raleigh completed
October 9th, 2008Duke Raleigh Hospital has completed the Duke Raleigh Gardens, a pristine respite on the campus off Wake Forest Road. The gardens, which are open to staff, patients and visitors, include…
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Parents: avoid taking the fun out of kids’ sports
October 9th, 2008Richard Keefe, Ph.D., sport psychologist, is featured in this video.
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Teddy bear challenge
October 8th, 2008It is that time of year again! Dr. Bill Fulkerson’s 7th Annual Teddy Bear Challenge for the Teddy Bear Ball has begun. Last year’s challenge was a huge success with…
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Men in nursing
October 8th, 2008Women continue to outnumber men in the Duke University School of Nursing, but men are closing the gap. In fact, DUSON is seeking to launch a chapter of the American…
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Prevent home fires
October 8th, 2008It’s Fire Prevention Week! Oct. 5 - 11 To promote the Fire Prevention Week, the Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) Fire Safety Division is inviting the Duke community to…
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Duke researchers study effects of exercise
October 8th, 2008width=400; height=324; wral_insert_video_player_3654769(width,height); James Blumenthal, Ph.D., psychologist, is featured in this video. (Short ad precedes video)
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CICU wins award
October 7th, 2008The North Carolina Nurses Association has named Duke University Medical Center’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit as a recipient of the Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces Award. The unit will be recognized for…