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Farewell to Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans

University and community remember her in a Duke Chapel service held in Duke Chapel, January 30, 2012: http://today.duke.edu/2012/01/semansservice

Published 1 year ago

By DukeChapel

Duke Lemur Center

Leah Kaiser, a sophomore at Duke University, gives a tour of the Lemur Center's colorful residents.

Published 1 year ago

By rachelnuwer

Duke Center Tackles Obesity with Healthy Lifestyle (WRAL)

Howard Eisenson, M.D., executive director of the Duke Diet and Fitness Center, commented on research suggesting that there has been no significant change in the prevalence of obesity in the country. "We've been fairly successful in the U.S. with turning back the tide of smoking, but it's taken a long time to do it. It's taken some creative solutions. It's the same with obesity and low fitness," Eisenson said.

Posted 1 year ago

Music Therapy for Patients (ABC 11)

Joanne Kurtzberg, M.D., professor of pediatrics, and Tray Batson, music therapist, discussed the positive effects of music upon children while undergoing medical procedures. "It's not a drug, it doesn't have any side effects, but it does distract children just like sedation or anesthesia would," Kurtzberg said.

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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

Take a tour of Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center with an introduction by Grammy award-winning comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center is located in Durham, North Carolina, and is one of the top children's hospitals in the United States.

http://dukechildrens.org

Published 1 year ago

By DukeMedicine

Spring Creek Literacy Project

The Spring Creek Literacy Project pairs Duke University students participating in the DukeEngage program with girls from several mountain communities in Madison County, North Carolina, in a summer enrichment program that focuses on digital literacy.

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By DukeEngage

Your Guide to Surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital

Learn what to expect when you come to Duke Raleigh Hospital for surgery.

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By DukeMedicine

John Hope Franklin Young Scholars Visit Wilmington

Duke University's John Hope Franklin Young Scholars program seeks to nurture a love of the humanities among high-potential Durham Public Schools middle school students by exposing them to the highest principles and most vivid examples of university research. In November 2011, the Young Scholars visited Wilmington, NC to learn more about the city's history, particularly the events and impact of the Wilmington Race Riot.

Published 1 year ago

By DukeAndDurham

Duke Cancer Patient Support Center to Light Tree of Hope (ABC 11)

Ben Weast, counselor with Duke Cancer Patient Support, discussed Thursday's lighting of the Tree of Hope. Weast mentioned that the number of support volunteers will double when the new Cancer Center facility opens. "The volunteers do just about anything they can do to help patients improve their experience," he said.

Posted 1 year ago

How We 903

Mash-up of entries for the "How Do You 903" contest... Thanks to all Duke fans who entered!

Published 1 year ago

By DukeBluePlanet

Duke Patient Transporter Talks About New, Indoor Concourse

Long-time Duke University Hospital patient transporter Audrey Rogers talks about how the new indoor concourse between Duke Hospital and Duke Clinic has been a boon for patients, visitors and staff. "The new concourse is a great improvement," she said.

Published 1 year ago

By InsideDukeMedicine