Blood clots topic of workshop

DR. STEPHEN MOLL, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, N.C. Cancer Hospital, will speak on “What you need to know about blood clots“ at a free community Lunch and Learn Workshop Friday, June 18, noon to 1 p.m. This workshop is presented by UNC Health Care, Dare County and The Outer Banks Hospital. Appointments for patients with clotting concerns will be available. The workshop will be held at the Cancer Resource Center located on the second floor of the medical office building adjacent to The Outer Banks Hospital, Suite 220. Dr Moll’s main clinical interest is clotting and bleeding disorders as well as classical hematology. His main research interest is in designing and conducting clinical, epidemiologic and treatment studies relating to thrombosis, thrombophilia and new anticoagulants. His major interest is educating the public about clotting disorders. In 2008, he received the first Medical and Scientific Leadership Award given by the National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT; www.stoptheclot.org) given in recognition of his work as a co-founder of NATF. To register for the workshop, call 475-5903. Seating is limited and registration is requested. A complimentary light lunch will be served. To refer a patient or to make an appointment to see Dr. Moll at the UNC Consultative Clinic, located at 4810 S. Croatan Hwy., Suite 120, Nags Head, call 448-8265.