Duke University Health System

Honoring our past, investing in our future
July 21st, 2011
The new Cancer Center facility is far more than a significant investment in a building that will provide the best possible care to patients and their families while enhancing the…
It’s all about our patients and their families
July 21st, 2011
One of the most significant reflections of the new Cancer Center facility’s patient-focused approach to delivering care is its grouping of related services for the convenience of patients and their…
For patients, a brighter world of cancer care
July 21st, 2011
Doris Ann Price of Raleigh has battled breast cancer on and off since 1993 under the care of the Duke oncology team. In 2006, after 13 cancer-free years, her cancer…
Patient-centered amenities abound in the new Cancer Center facility
July 21st, 2011
As patients and families enter the lobby of the Cancer Center facility, they will step into a cozy, living room-style space with fireplace, sofas, chairs and decorative carpeting.
Enhanced work environment furthers staff’s ability to care for our patients, families
July 21st, 2011
By bringing natural light into work areas, creating more space for care providers and allowing multidisciplinary caregivers to work as teams in shared spaces, the new Cancer Center facility’s focus…
Construction is on schedule for a late February, 2012, opening to patients
July 21st, 2011
Progress on the new Cancer Center facility continues to move forward on schedule toward a Feb. 27 opening to patients, with the exterior essentially complete except for the canopy that…
Cancer Center facility and Duke Cancer Institute will combine to evolve cancer care, research
July 19th, 2011
With last fall’s creation of the Duke Cancer Institute and the opening of the new Cancer Center facility in February 2012, Duke Medicine is making an unparalleled commitment to blazing…
DUHS Registration Faster, Safer with New Palm Scanning Technology
July 12th, 2011
On July 12, Duke became the first health care system in the Triangle to introduce a cutting-edge biometric palm scanning technology to register patients. ________________________________________________________ Patient Secure enrollment fairs (All…
Q&A: New palm scanning technology
July 12th, 2011
Watch a brief video with Cecelia Moore, chief operating officer for DUHS PRMO, who talks about the new palm scanning technology used during patient registration.
School of Nursing receives $15 million gift
May 11th, 2011
Duke University School of Nursing has received a $15 million gift from Duke alumnus J. Michael Pearson that will enable them to name the School of Nursing building in honor…