Payton’s pal
Serving UNC Hospitals’ pediatric hematology-oncology patients, CPALS volunteers like Lindsay are matched with a patient “pal.” As they get to know their pals, they become support systems for the patients and their families.
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A mystery solved
The researchers cite the accumulation of bile acids, substances produced by the liver that promote digestion and aid in the absorption of fats, as the most likely suspect in the deaths.
A special bond
From the moment Lennox landed, the Pierces felt something different about the care they were receiving, not only in terms of the level of technical care they witnessed but also in the understanding and attention they received from their clinicians.
Celebrating survival
In 2008, the state of North Carolina reported a reduction in the rate of new HIV infections; this decrease has continued over recent years.