The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Thursday as cases continue to rise. Dr. David Weber discusses what you need to know with The News & Observer. unchealth.info/xHzf50T85eK

If you have genital psoriasis (PsO), an inflammatory skin condition, you may experience painful itching and patches or silvery plaques on or around your thighs, genitals, or buttocks. Learn more from Sarah Corley, MD, MS, a dermatologist at UNC Health. unchealth.info/YJ7U50T88Fc

The FDA recently approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. The new vaccine is recommended for everyone six months or older. “The new variant is more catchy, it's more transmissible than previous variants," says Dr. Wohl. unchealth.info/gXF750T88NJ

You can prevent mosquito bites by staying indoors when mosquitoes are most active and by keeping outdoor spaces free of standing water. “If you have things like water tables for your kids or wheelbarrows, dump the water." #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/uttu50T9YT9

If you have the sniffles or a cough, don’t assume you have a summer cold. Instead, take a COVID-19 test. "There is a lot of COVID out there right now," says infectious disease specialist David Wohl, MD. unchealth.info/2bAA50T88Rl

What's going on with #mpox in NC? @WUNC spoke with Dr. William Fischer about the differences between the two types of mpox and how to mitigate the spread of the one that’s already here. unchealth.info/rzLR50T88X6

About 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 children have seasonal allergies. But is it the ragweed or is it something else? #allergies #UNCHealthTalk healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/could-you-have…

The UNC Blood Donation Center extends its sincere gratitude to all team members who have generously participated in this year’s Platelet Collection. We have collected over 2,000 platelets since the start of the year. 🥳 #BloodCollectorsWeek

Hoping to avoid a nasty case of the flu this winter? Get your flu shot. Here are 3 reasons it's a good idea to get vaccinated. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/SybS50TeKk7

Last week, the North Carolina Surgical Hospital opened after more than five years of construction. During its first day of operation, surgeons at the hospital completed a liver transplant and roughly half a dozen other procedures. unchealth.info/wvlZ50TeILp

Hospice care emerges as a beacon of hope and comfort for those facing terminal illnesses, offering a compassionate approach to end-of-life care. Deni Hannums, MD, addresses common questions related to hospice care with The Robesonian. unchealth.info/E3hn50Ta0c5

UNC Health is celebrating its newest addition, a surgical hospital in Chapel Hill. "I'm excited for our providers to have more space and the modern tools needed to stay at the forefront of care," said Dr. Wesley Burks, CEO of UNC Health. unchealth.info/84pq50TbJ29

Our Patient Access team recently gathered school supplies for donation to school-age children in need. A special thank you goes out to Breona Webb and Ra’shawd Dalrymple, who made donations to one of our very own team members as well as our Hospital School. 📓🖍️

“My goal is to protect that mom and that baby because I actually have two patients, [and] I'm going to do whatever I can to make sure that they both go home,” Dr. Tanneisha S. Barlow, an obstetrician at UNC Health Rex tells @USNews. unchealth.info/UAsK50TbJma

Johnsie Hubble, BSN, RN, MPH, CIC, an Infection Preventionist / Employee Health Director at UNC Health Chatham, is retiring this month after 40(!) years of service with our health system. Thank you and congratulations, Johnsie! #OneGreatTeam

UNC Health's new surgical hospital will help meet the growing demand for care in North Carolina. “This new hospital is going to make sure that we have the operating rooms and the ICUs available when people need us," says Dr. Caprice Greenberg. unchealth.info/UrNf50Tc0Ng

🌟 A big shoutout to our amazing UNC Hospitals Outpatient Nutrition Services teammates! 🌟 They recently brought a taste of the Mediterranean to the SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, preparing and serving a delicious, healthy meal for the community. 🍇🍋🥗 #OneGreatTeam

New moms, if you’re misplacing things or blanking on names, you’re not alone. A UNC Health midwife explains why this might happen and how to cope. #UNCHealthTalk unchealth.info/ZQeJ50TgNhj

Men ages 19 to 49 should have a physical exam every year or two; at age 50, they should have one annually. A primary care doctor or family medicine physician can administer these exams and serve as your home base for medical care. unchealth.info/ZrkT50Tc0XC

Multiple cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been confirmed in North Carolina, according to DHHS. Helen Lazear, PhD, who researches mosquito-borne illnesses at the UNC School of Medicine, discussed what you need to know with WRAL NEWS in NC. unchealth.info/AjRl50Tc0Z7