Duke Health

10/10/2025

No one wants to wait two months for a doctor’s appointment, especially when it’s for prostate cancer, infertility, or serious urinary problems.

In 2022, Duke Urology faced a median wait time of 54 days, reflecting a nationwide challenge: growing demand for urologic care and not enough specialists to meet it. More than half of U.S. counties lack a practicing urologist and the workforce is aging fast.

That's when Karen Baker, MD, MMCi, a 24-year Army veteran and “access champion” stepped in. Her team led a data-driven transformation, overhauling the triage process, prioritizing complex cases and expanding telehealth and procedure clinics.

Baker serves as the study program director for Duke University's Master of Management in Clinical Informatics (MMCi) program, which blends clinical informatics, business strategy and technology to create leaders who can improve health care quality and reduce costs.

And those wait times? Down 70% to about 17 days.

https://medschool.duke.edu/stories/getting-you-sooner-how-duke-urology-used-data-streamline-care

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A data-driven shift at Duke Urology slashed wait times for men’s health appointment by focusing on the toughest prostate cancer and infertility cases first.

10/10/2025

¡Bienvenidos! During National Hispanic Heritage Month we’re reminding everyone about https://es.dukehealth.org/.

Ahora hay tres formas de programar una cita y acceder a información de salud en español:

• Es.dukehealth.org
• Línea telefónica de Duke Health en Español: 919-997-2110
• My Duke Health 🔗 https://duke.is/z/f5fx

¡Apreciamos sus comentarios sobre el sitio web es.dukehealth.org!

• Formulario de comentarios 🔗 https://duke.is/m/47nd

Duke Health’s Mission: to bring hope, health, & healing to those we serve so that we can achieve equitable health outcomes.

10/10/2025

Join us for a free community health education event focused on breast health and wellness!

What’s Best for Breasts? A Conversation with Clinicians
🗓️ Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕗 8 AM – 3 PM
📍 Duke Trent Semans Center Great Hall, Durham, NC
🍽️ Free lunch & parking for all registered guests!

Hear from Duke Health experts on:
✅ Breast imaging
✅ Genetic testing
✅ Breast cancer risk & prevention
✅ Reconstruction & survivorship
✅ Women’s health research
💬 Connect with local organizations offering resources and support.

🎟️ Register now: https://duke.is/2/keff

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10/08/2025

Millions of Americans living with heart failure face delays in getting the medications they need. Duke Health researchers have found a promising solution: remote care.

A new study found patients were able to safely adjust their medications from home via a digital platform, leading to better outcomes and fewer barriers.

This research could mean more people living longer, healthier lives. 💙

👉 Learn more: https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/remote-health-care-helps-heart-failure-patients-get-right-medications-faster

10/08/2025

Thankful w/ Duke University & company!

Every step matters. 💙

Each year, the Rainbow of Heroes Walk is a reminder of Duke PTCT’s commitment through their Family Support Program to excellence in care and the strength of the families we stand beside. The 25th annual walk captured the biggest family photo yet.

Thank you to all who walked, volunteered, and supported this tradition that means so much to so many.

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10/08/2025

Emma followed in the footsteps of three of her family members and pursued a health care career, eventually joining the Duke Health team as a surgical technologist. Read about her journey and the legacy she’s contributing to here https://duke.is/7/j9yw

10/07/2025

Why does Dr. Carey Anders do what she does?
Because patients like Jamie Branham inspire her every day.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, watch how Dr. Anders is changing the future of care for women with brain metastases from breast cancer through groundbreaking research and deep compassion. 🩷

📺 Watch her story on PBS: https://duke.is/z/9rdy

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10/06/2025

If your legs routinely feel heavy, especially after sitting or standing in one position for a long time, the culprit may surprise you. According to Duke Health vascular surgeon Sathish Mohan, MD, varicose veins is a common cause.

If your legs routinely feel heavy, especially after sitting or standing in one position for a long time, the culprit may be varicose veins. This condition can progress to cause significant discomfort, but there are treatments that can help.

10/03/2025

After growing up in the area, Sarah’s decision to join us as a new grad was an easy one. Over a decade later, she’s advanced up our career ladder and is now in a new leadership role. Read her story and see where Duke nursing can take you https://duke.is/4/e5j2

10/02/2025

🎉 Celebrating 25+ Years of Innovation, Hope, and Healing

The Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy team gathered with 45 long-term survivors of umbilical cord blood transplants at the Duke Cord Blood Reunion. Transplanted as babies and young children, they returned as young adults to reconnect with the Duke team and other transplant patients.

Pioneered at Duke in 1993, the cord blood transplant program is a groundbreaking innovation that has since led to more than 3,000 transplants at Duke and tens of thousands worldwide.

From hugs to heartfelt stories, this event reminds us of the life-changing impact of science, community, and care. 💙

🙏 Thank you to the families, donors, and staff who make this work possible.

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10/01/2025

We’re looking for team members in various clinical support roles to join our mission. Interested in learning more about resources and opportunities to grow within our health system? Register for our October 14 Durham information session https://duke.is/p/u6hm

09/30/2025

A hairline fracture, also known as a stress fracture, is a small crack in a bone. Typically, people with a hairline fracture won’t have pain until they’re walking or running on it. Here, Duke orthopedic surgeon Robert T. Tisherman, MD tells you what you need to know about hairline fractures and when to seek treatment.

Duke orthopedic surgeon Robert T. Tisherman, MD, explains the ins and outs of hairline fractures.