“Some of the most meaningful aspects of care cannot be captured in clinical outcomes or checklists. Often, the most powerful thing we can offer is our presence, our willingness to listen, and our commitment to honoring what matters most to patients and their families when it matters most.” – Dr. Tamryn Fowler, UNC School of […]
Caregiving
Tar Heel Caregivers: A Needs Assessment of Carolina Student Caregivers
In 2025, the Carolina Women’s Center conducted a needs assessment of all UNC undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of student caregivers. NC Caregiving Research Network member, Shelley Kennedy, the Assistant Director at the Women’s Center, wrote a summary of what they learned and shares links to campus resources […]
UNC’s Dr. Christine Lathren talks about building a self-compassion practice
Highlighting Work from Our New NC Caregiving Research Network The NC Caregiving Research Network brings together researchers and partners to connect and vision about amplifying existing research and expanding our collective work to improve the health and well-being of North Carolina’s caregivers across the life course. In a webinar series to promote caregiving research, network […]


