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.

Also find news from around Duke University and Duke Health at Duke Health Office of News and Communications and DukeToday.

Durham Leaders Proclaim July 17, 2017 "Harris and Smith Day"

In recognition of the recent retirement of Dr. Charles O. Harris after 34 years of practicing medicine, and the many contributions he and Dr. Ira Q. Smith have made to the...

One Family, Three Duke Nurses

Source: Duke University School of Nursing The month of May is turning out to be a big month for the Dimsdale family. In May 2012, Allison Dimsdale, DNP ’12, MSN ’07, BFA,...

PDC Welcomes 2017-2019 Administrative Fellows

Join us in welcoming the 2017-2019 Administrative Fellows Rachel Liao, MHA , and Sonia Kohli, MHA , to PDC’s Administrative Fellowship . The PDC Fellowship is a two-year...

Duke Health Center at Roxboro Street joins the fight against childhood bullying

After her son experienced bullying in middle school, Penny Poole decided she could help the kids she cares for every day in clinic. So, she did. "Some of our patients in the...

PDC Leadership Announcement

It is with mixed emotions that we inform you that Mark F. Newman, MD, PDC President, has been appointed Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of...

Independence Day Clinic Closures

Most PDC Clinics will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Contact your clinic to verify hours of operation.

Duke Innovative Pain Therapies Open House

You're invited to meet our team and join us on Wednesday, June 14, from 5–7 p.m., for food, beverages, and a tour of this first-of-its kind multispecialty pain practice!

Learn more and RSVP to the event

Congratulations to the 2017 Strength, Hope, and Caring Award Winners

Each year we celebrate those who bring our values to life with the care they administer to our patients. Join us in celebrating our three winners for the examples they set...

Memorial Day Clinic Closures

Most PDC Clinics will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Contact the clinic to verify hours of operation.

Spotlight on Success—PDC-Duke ensures a safe physical environment

Courtesy of the Joint Commission's EC News The Private Diagnostic Clinic, PLLC (PDC), the physician practice of Duke Health, founded in 1931, currently owns an operates 75...

Dr. David E. Attarian selected to receive the 2017 Excellence in Professionalism Award

Awards and Recognition We would like to congratulate Dr. David Attarian, who has been selected by a distinguished faculty committee as a recipient of the 2017 Excellence in...

PDC Congratulates 2017 Patient Safety & Quality Conference Contest Winners

PDC staff and providers received honors at the Duke University Health System's annual Patient Safety & Quality Conference poster contest held yesterday. The annual...