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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Updated: PDC Statement on State Health Plan

Updated August 9, 2019 On behalf of the physicians and providers of the Private Diagnostic Clinic, we appreciate the State Treasurer's decision to maintain and protect access...

Duke Hematology Opens new Clinic, Expands Sickle Cell Disease Program

Duke Hematology of Fayetteville opened its doors to patients on July 10, as an expansion of Duke’s Sickle Cell Disease Program founded by John J. Strouse, MD, PhD ,...

Duke Smoking Cessation Program Expands to Three New Locations

Starting Monday, Aug. 12, the Duke Smoking Cessation Program will begin seeing patients at three additional locations as part of the program’s continued expansion. New...

Duke Women's Health Launches "Ready Set Baby" Curriculum in Support of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

(Photo courtesy of Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute) In July, Duke Women’s Health practices launched the use of the “Ready, Set, Baby” curriculum for prenatal and...

Assessing the ‘True Penalty’ of the Waiting Room

A comprehensive, 15-month assessment of the patient experience in the Duke Spine Center demonstrates that longer waiting times have a measurable negative effect on patient...

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North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Aligns with Duke Health Physician Practice

(Durham, NC—April 1, 2019) The Private Diagnostic Clinic and the Duke Departments of Ophthalmology and Surgery are aligning forces with North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose and...

Routine eye exam could one day diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms show, Duke doctors say

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A routine eye exam may one day be the key to diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, before you even have symptoms.

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Duke Family Medicine Expands to North Duke Street

On Feb. 4, Duke Family Medicine opened its newest clinic location— Duke Family Medicine North Duke Street —in Duke Medical Plaza - North Duke Street in Durham. In addition to...

Duke Named a "Best Employer for Diversity" by Forbes

Forbes has named Duke University one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” for 2019. Duke placed 43 out of 500 companies in the annual ranking, which Forbes released on...

UPDATE - Clinic Delayed Hours for December 11, 2018

- as of 3:30 PM, December 10 - Check back for updates On Tuesday, Dec. 11, most PDC Clinics will open at 10 AM unless stated otherwise below: Duke Children's Specialty...

Blue Ridge OB-GYN Associates Joins Duke Health

The Private Diagnostic Clinic, the Duke Department of OB/GYN and Blue Ridge OB/GYN are joining forces to expand Duke’s offering of OB/GYN services in Wake County. As of...

PDC Clinics Operating On Regular Schedule Thursday, Oct 11

We are continuing to monitor the path and strength of Hurricane Michael after it made landfall this afternoon in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm. At this time (...