On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the University sent an email to our campus community about Campus Health and its services. The text of that message is copied below:
Dear Carolina Community,
Supporting the health and well-being of our students is a fundamental priority of the University. As part of our regular practice of reviewing campus operations to ensure they remain strong and sustainable for the future, the University and UNC Health are partnering to further strengthen student health care services.
UNC Health will begin to lead and administer Campus Health operations, starting in fall 2026 at the earliest. This is an opportunity to strengthen the connection between our students and the state’s premier health care system. With a statewide network of 20 hospitals, more than 900 clinics and the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine, UNC Health offers a depth of specialized expertise and resources that could enhance continuity of care for students both on campus and across North Carolina. As an academic health system, UNC Health draws on state-of-the-art research and evidence-based care developed by our leading medical school faculty — ensuring students benefit from the latest advances in clinical practice and innovation.
Campus Health has provided high-quality primary care to Tar Heels for more than 100 years, and its dedicated staff have been central to that success. This effort is not about addressing a problem or diminishing that impact but building on a strong foundation to sustain and enhance student care over the long term through partnership.
Anticipated benefits:
- Students can expect seamless continuity in health care, including access to specialists and sub-specialists.
- UNC Health clinicians are dedicated to supporting students before, during and after their time at UNC-Chapel Hill, improving continuity of care on campus and beyond.
- This process will allow for common billing and patient care systems, providing ease of access to care for students.
Campus Health will continue to provide its full range of wraparound services on the University campus, including Counseling and Psychological Services, pharmacy services, dental services, and other essential supports. These services are staying on campus and remain a critical part of student well-being.
This work remains in the planning phase, and many details are still under consideration. We understand that this will raise questions, and we are committed to sharing updates with the campus community as more information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Lee H. Roberts
Chancellor
Cristy Page, MD, MPH
Dean, UNC School of Medicine, and CEO, UNC Health
The transition of many Campus Health services to UNC Health remains in the planning phase, and many details are still under consideration.
You can also ask additional questions and provide feedback, and Campus Health will share your messages with leadership to inform campus community updates as more details become available.