News

Providing the latest news and information from the PDC, its clinics and providers. To share your news, contact Geelea Seaford, PDC Associate Vice President, Communications, 919-668-3888.

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Designing the Patient Experience

Kim Denty, MSN, BA, RN, CPPS, is passionate about creating safe, beautiful spaces for patients throughout the Triangle area. Through her work as associate vice president of...

PDC Members Elected to Association of American Physicians

Four PDC members were recently elected to the Association of American Physicians.

PDC Leadership Election Results

The election of PDC leadership positions was held at last week's PDC Board of Managers meeting. The Board re-elected Dr. Ben Alman, chair of the Department of Orthopaedics,...

Celebrating National Doctor's Day 2018

On National Doctor’s Day, we honor our physicians and all of the important contributions they make to our patients, colleagues, and community every day. Their commitment to...

WRAL Story Features Allergy Testing at PDC's Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center

Andre Henry, 41, was diagnosed with a penicillin allergy when he was 8 years old, and he wanted to be tested again to make sure. He turned to the healthcare team at Duke's...

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Why doctors should ask our patients about guns

PDC's own Caren Mangarelli, MD, appears in the Herald Sun with an opinion editorial on patients and gun safety.

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Duke Eye Center South Durham Is First to Open at Duke Health Center South Durham

On Tuesday, January 16, nearly 100 patients were welcomed into the Duke Eye Center South Durham, the first clinic to open at the new Duke Health Center South Durham, located...

Duke PDC Clinics Will Be Closed Jan. 18 Due to Inclement Weather

Due to winter weather, most PDC clinics will be closed Thursday, Jan. 18. Patients are being notified and rescheduled. For a listing of all Duke Health clinics that will...

PDC Creekstone Administrative Office is Operating on Normal Schedule Thurs, Jan 4

The PDC Creekstone Administrative Office in Durham is operating on a normal schedule on Thursday. Staff are encouraged to allow extra time for traveling to work, and...

PDC and Growing Child Pediatrics Join Forces

The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC), the physician faculty practice of Duke Health, and Growing Child Pediatrics have joined forces to expand comprehensive pediatric services...

Pittsboro Teen Partners with Camp to Raise Awareness of Marfan Syndrome

WRAL features PDC member, Sharon Freedman, MD, in this story about two teens working to raise awareness of Marfan Syndrome by sharing their experiences.

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Friends, family honor Dr. Charles Kernodle as he turns 100

Dr. Charles Kernodle is 100 years old, and he has a lot to smile about.

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