“It’s pretty amazing to be able to help patients and support communities through our work.”
Jeff Reichard, system executive director for acute care and supply chain pharmacy services at UNC Health, points to his experience during Hurricane Helene as an example of why he got into healthcare — and what he loves about his job. In the immediate…
“You get to work with a bunch of great people.”
Pat Cullen, a retired plumber and pipe fitter, first attended the UNC Health Championship when a coworker offered him a free ticket he had been given for volunteering. The next year, having enjoyed the…
“They are why I am here.”
For Megan Lumley, vice president of support services at UNC Health Rex, her career has been filled with full-circle moments. Lumley started her career at UNC Health as an administrative fellow,…
“You know you’re actually saving lives.”
Whether it’s in her role as the program manager for the primary care service line at UNC Health or in her role on the board of directors for the Greater Triangle Area Chapter…
“He gave us all the optimism in the world.”
In 2018, Kallie Goudey received life-changing news. Twenty-one weeks pregnant with her second child, an anatomy scan at her obstetrician revealed her baby appeared to have spina bifida, a birth defect…
“When you have those little moments with your child, they’re a victory.”
When Jenn and Damson Huon adopted their son, Bohao, from China in February 2018, they knew he had a speech delay and was small for his age. What no one…
“I really wanted to use my story to break stigma.”
Jeremy Fine, an MD-PhD student in health policy and management at the UNC School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health, knew from a young age he wanted…
“I could find joy in things again.”
It wasn’t until after she’d become a mother that Jenny Hunt realized she had epilepsy. She’d experienced feelings of déjà vu and heavy sinking sensations in her stomach all her…
“’We know this is rough, but we’re here for you.’”
When Gary Piontak, a retired information technology professional, marathon runner and triathlon competitor started having back pains, he thought it was a combination of overuse and aging. But over time the pain worsened, reaching a point…
“They will give you hope.”
In June 2016, Steve Oglesbee was dealing with a cough he couldn’t shake. His wife convinced him to visit their doctor to rule out bronchitis. After that doctor’s visit, followed…