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Duke Health Breaks Ground on Cary Expansion
The new facility will add hospital services to the existing Duke Health Cary location, including an emergency room, surgical services, imaging, cancer treatments, and other care.
Partnership for the Gift of Sight
Sarah Rose Smale has been a patient of Sharon Freedman, MD, for almost 20 years. During that time, Freedman has helped the family preserve as much of Sarah Rose’s sight as possible and has guided them through multiple chronic and acute eye conditions, often from afar. In appreciation, Angela and Leonard Smale have been generous supporters of Freedman's research.
Philanthropy in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Manesh Patel
Dean Klotman and Manesh Patel, MD discuss the transformative role of philanthropy in advancing cardiovascular research and care at Duke. Their conversation highlights how the university's recent MADE FOR THIS fundraising campaign is fueling innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven support to shape the future of heart health.
Duke Health Celebrates the MADE FOR THIS Campaign
More than 300 volunteers and friends joined Duke Health leaders, faculty, students, and staff for a special weekend May 1-3 highlighting the critical role of philanthropy in driving  innovation, discovery, and patient care. 
Meet the Graduates of the Class of 2025
Congratulations to the 442 students from the Duke University School of Medicine who graduated on Sunday, May 11, 2025, marking the successful culmination of their hard work and dedication.