UNC Health Pardee

12/17/2025

The holidays are here! No matter your plans, we have a few tips to help you stay safe by avoiding the most common holiday-related injuries. Learn more about:

🧸 Toy safety
🍳 Cooking injuries and food safety
🎄 Decorating safety

Hope your holidays are merry!

No matter what your holiday plans are this year, here are tips to avoiding the most common holiday-related injuries.

12/15/2025

Traveling for the holidays? Don’t leave your medications behind!

Pardee Rx pharmacists Kenesha and Bryce share their tips to help you travel safely and stress-free this season.

💊 Set your phone alarm with reminders
💊 Keep meds in original containers
💊 Pack them in your carry-on
💊 Bring enough for your trip + extra
💊 Carry a current medication list
💊 Store meds at safe temperatures

Wherever the holidays take you, we’re here to help you stay on track. Learn more about us at PardeeRx.com.

12/15/2025

Congratulations to Brevard HS Athletics football team for their Western Regional Champion title and making it all the way to state!

Pardee's athletic trainers and sports medicine team are proud to support these student-athletes, and we were thrilled to cheer them on. Go Blue Devils!

📷: Pardee team who supports Brevard High: Emily Coombs, ATC, Brittany Williams, PA, ATC, Michaela Elliot, and Jimmy Jones

12/15/2025

New agreement benefits UNC Health patients and providers across the state of North Carolina

12/14/2025

"Have a cup of cheer" often translates to extra sugar. UNC Health Pardee dietitian Ashley shares simple swaps for beverages to help you enjoy the holidays and feel your best.

Easy, festive swaps:
🍹 Mix a holiday mocktail for sparkle without alcohol or added calories
🥤 Jump on the "dirty soda" trend using diet or zero-sugar soda instead
✨ After one glass of wine, switch to a fruity sparkling water in the same glass
⛄ If choosing beer, go light to save on calories while still enjoying a treat
🎄 Love eggnog? Try almond nog for a lighter, lower-sugar twist

Cheers to a healthier holiday season!

12/14/2025

May the light of the menorah brighten each of the eight nights and bring peace and joy. Happy Hanukkah!

12/13/2025

Feeling extra anxious about holiday gatherings? You’re not alone.

The holidays bring joy for many, but for those living with social anxiety disorder, this time of year can feel overwhelming.

About 15 million American adults experience the intense worry, physical symptoms, and self-doubt that come with social anxiety.

Read more on the blog from Pardee BlueMD's Lauren Eastridge, PA-C: bit.ly/44cPkFj

Social anxiety disorder is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations that usually starts during the teenage years.

12/13/2025

Is the rush of the holidays causing you stress?

Dr. Mike Feeney, licensed psychologist, shares this method to reset and care for your mental health needs.

Remember to HALT and ask yourself:
🍽️ Am I hungry?
😡 Am I angry?
🫥 Am I lonely?
🥱 Am I tired?

Sometimes addressing these basic needs can make a major difference.

Learn more about Pardee BlueMD Behavioral Health at https://bit.ly/4nClBfR

12/12/2025

Explore these featured jobs at UNC Health Pardee and find your future career!

🔹 RN, Cardiac Progressive Care, Nights (Req: 170807)

🔹 RN, Medical Surgical Oncology, Nights (Req: 166815)

🔹 RN, Orthopedics, Nights (Req: 162149)

🔹 Certified Surgical First Assistant, Days (Req: 199506)

🔹 Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Days (Req: 202582)

🔹 Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem), Variable (Req: 199011)

🔹 Registered Respiratory Therapist, Variable (Req: 193896)

🔹 Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology, Nights (Req: 199611)

🔹 Certified Athletic Trainer, Variable (Req: 186484)

Learn more and apply:

Search 192 Pardee UNC Health Care Careers available at UNC Health Care.

12/11/2025

Your gift can help our young patients find peace and strength when facing mental health challenges in Henderson County and across WNC. 💙

By supporting UNC Health Pardee’s new Adolescent Behavioral Health Center, you’ll help create a therapeutic outdoor healing space where young patients can breathe, heal, and begin again.

“This outdoor space will be an extension of our inpatient unit—where recovery can take root in the open air.” — Bridget Fluech

Learn more - https://ow.ly/cX9X50Xw0oB

💝Give by December 31 to make an impact.
🔗 pardeehospitalfoundation.org/donate

12/10/2025

🎄Our teammates have gone all-out for this year’s Deck the Halls competition, decorating holiday trees across the hospital with creativity, heart, and plenty of festive spirit. Now the Pardee Pep Squad wants you to help choose the winner!

✨ How to vote:
Scroll through the photos and tap “👍 Like” on your favorite tree.
Voting ends Wednesday, December 24, and the tree with the most likes will be crowned our Deck the Halls People’s Choice winner!

Help us spread some cheer!

12/10/2025

At UNC Health Pardee, our leaders play a vital role in shaping our mission, supporting our teams, and driving excellence in patient care.

Meet April Monnich, Director of Nursing Services for inpatient behavioral health. From a young age, April wanted to be a nurse. It wasn’t until later in life, and after some life-changing circumstances, that she had the opportunity to pursue that dream.

Her leadership philosophy is built on trust. She says, “I live by the Golden Rule, treating others as I would want to be treated, and the team knows this.”

When she’s not at work, April enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Thank you for , April!