Category: Health Humanities

  Abstract This observation article by Reilly Roberts offers a glimpse into the lives of UNC Pediatric Emergency Department doctors as they care for troubled patients, from a suicidal girl to a child who...

  Abstract Sara Holmes writes about patients with urgent injuries, focusing on hurt children and the parents who bring them in.   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– The University of North Carolina Hospitals Emergency Department...

  Abstract Zaria Joyner writes about her chaotic shadowing experience in the UNC Emergency Department, touching on everything from the opiod crisis to life-or-death resuscitations.   UNC Emergency Medicine, Chapel Hill NC – Within...

  Abstract Ariana Luterman writes about the daily routine of people working in UNC Chapel Hill’s emergency department, focusing on how they are able to find normalcy in inherently painful work.   CHAPEL HILL,...

  Abstract This article, written after Laura Piekarski shadowed the UNC Pediatric Emergency Room, shows how the pain of young patients can weigh on doctors and nurses.   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A lobby...

  Abstract Reflecting on her shadowing experience at the UNC Emergency Department, Elizabeth Barnette writes about the daily experiences of the doctors and nurses that she observed. The stories recounted are both life-affirming and...

  Abstract Veronica Chandler’s observation article emphasizes the contrast between the hectic emergencies in an emergency department and the moments of relative peace.   CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina – Four hours in an Emergency...

  Abstract In this foreword to an observation article by Ariana Luterman, Journey Dreyer writes about the epidemic of homelessness in the United States and the unique relationship between the homeless population and emergency...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Arendas, Barbour, Burri, and Wheless, Eliza Athans writes about the efforts that go into creating positive psychiatric enviornments and making psychiatric services feel safe.  ...

  Abstract In this foreword to observation articles by Arendas, Barbour, Burri, Roberts, Piekarski, and Wheless, Sofia Chaoui explores how emergency departments handle the epidemic of suicide amongst minors.   According to the CDC,...