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Our newest hospital helpers have officially been named!

After more than 280 Duke University Hospital team members submitted hundreds of ideas, three winning names rose to the top: FloBot, R2-DU and WALL-D.

These delivery robots are part of a pilot program designed to transport medications and supplies throughout the hospital, helping frontline teams spend less time making routine trips and more time focused on patient care.

Now, tell us: Which robot name is your favorite?
❤️ FloBot
👍 R2-DU
🤖 WALL-D

Brad Dugai, 55, underwent chemotherapy and radiation to treat his pancreatic cancer, but the tumors kept coming back. At Duke Health, he joined a clinical trial of a new drug called daraxonrasib, and now his imaging scans show no evidence of disease. “They gave me the first dose of daraxonrasib, and within 24 hours, the pain and my limp were completely gone.” Learn more: https://duke.is/daraxonrasib-fb

For Holly, taking her career to Duke Health meant added support for her personal life through our Total Rewards program. Thanks to the back-up care service, she can enjoy added flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. Learn more about how Holly has embraced this perk https://duke.is/8/2v5j

As students return to the classroom from break, Duke Health’s Amber Hicks-Thibodeau, M.D., offers five top tips to help make the return a success, including focusing on sleep hygene, choosing a healthy diet and staying up-to-date on vaccines.

See more from the Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital physician in this extended interview with WSOC-TV:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDg2tRUIy5Q

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Celebrating with Duke University School of Medicine as tomorrow’s healthcare professionals receive their White Coats! The ceremony marks the beginning of a journey toward patient care and becoming physicians with the class of 2030.

Growth is embedded in the culture at Duke Health. It’s why Carrie has stayed for more than a decade, continually finding new opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. From professional development to innovation-driven work, Duke Health is a place where careers can evolve and thrive. Join us and watch your career grow https://duke.is/r/n3ta

New possibilities start TODAY.

For nearly 100 Durham 9th graders, the first day of school is also the first step toward a future healthcare career.

At Durham Early College of Health Sciences, students can earn both a high school diploma and a healthcare credential or associate degree at no cost while gaining hands-on experience through a partnership between , Durham Technical Community College and Durham Public Schools.

Supported by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the school is helping create pathways from the classroom to careers right here in .

That's in action. 💙

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Duke Health is expanding access to innovative cell and gene therapies through continued investments in clinical care, research, and patient support. Our experts are helping bring the latest advances from the laboratory to the bedside, offering patients more treatment options close to home.

More: https://www.dukecancerinstitute.org/blogs/duke-health-expands-access-cell-and-gene-therapies

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