Catherine Staton Awarded Distinguished Professorship
Distinguished professorships are awarded to faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary scholarship in advancing science and improving human health.
Emergency Medicine Team Members among Presidential Award Winners
A Duke team that responded to a major pipe burst and subsequent flooding in and around Duke University Hospital’s Emergency Department were among those honored at Duke’s annual Presidential Awards ceremony in Page Auditorium on March 17.
10 Duke Health Lake Norman Clinicians Join the Department
On March 27, 10 physicians and advanced practice providers from Duke Health Lake Norman (DHLN) joined the Department of Emergency Medicine and Duke Health Integrated Practice.
Emergency Medicine Welcomes 12 Interns on Match Day
In today’s Match Day—the exciting moment when graduating medical students across the U.S.
Short conversations in the emergency department can curb drinking habits
A study led by Catherine Staton, MD, found that a 15-minute conversation followed by a series of motivational text messages can significantly reduce alcohol use among people treated for drinking-related injuries.
Where climate meets health: Duke researchers chart a path forward at ‘Big Idea’ symposium
Duke University School of Medicine hosted its first Climate and Health “Big Idea” Symposium on January 22, bringing together faculty and trainees from across campus to share ideas aimed at addressing the health impacts of climate change. Hosted by the Climate and Health Research Initiative (CHeRI), the event highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need to address climate‑related risks facing vulnerable populations.
Duke Emergency Medicine Announces Inaugural Director of Health Equity & Community Engagement
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Duke is proud to announce the appointment of John D. Purakal, MD, MSc as the department’s first Director of Health Equity & Community Engagement.
Congratulations to our PA Fellow Graduates
Our graduates were celebrated during the Annual PA Graduation Dinner on December 12th. Join us in congratulating them on this joyous occasion!
THS strengthens EM global research ties with the delegation from the National University of Singapore (NUS) during October Visit
The Duke Department of Emergency Medicine’s Division of Translational Health Sciences welcomed a delegation from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Dr.
Dr. Andrew Godfrey and Dr. Anjni Joiner: Opioid Addiction Treatment Delivered on the Front Lines
When paramedics revive someone from an opioid overdose, they often face a familiar scene: the patient, groggy, cranky, and sick to their stomach from withdrawal, refuses additional care and walks a