When children are struggling with excess weight, finding the right path forward requires looking at the whole picture of what is going on for each child and family. WakeMed Children’s – Pediatric Weight Management team is committed to customized, compassionate care to help families make lifestyle changes to improve the overall health and well-being of […]
YOU HEAR IT A LOT – STAY HYDRATED! What does this mean for your energetic kids? Do you need to worry about their electrolytes? First and foremost, good old-fashioned H20 is the ticket to staying hydrated. Approximately 75 percent of a person’s water intake comes from drinking water and other beverages, and the rest comes […]
Medically Reviewed by J. Duncan Phillips, MD, FACS, FAAP While many people have never heard of a chest wall deformity, the pediatric surgery team at WakeMed Children’s – Chest Wall Deformity Center sees children almost daily for conditions that range from mild to severe. Chest wall deformities are usually developmental anomalies that occur during childhood […]
Chocolate bunnies, pastel-frosted cakes and cookies and tons of candy — overflowing Easter baskets stuffed to the brim with sugary goodness bring delight to children and grownups, alike. Then comes Easter morning services followed by Easter egg hunts and a delicious and lavish spread to finish the evening. While a day of rejoicing for many, […]
Annually, approximately 350,000 adults in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In many instances, these events end in loss of life. Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops pumping as a result of an arrhythmia. When this takes place, blood stops flowing to the brain and other bodily organs, and the […]
Danny Fanning lives for a thrill. A volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2002, drummer for a local band and a motorcyclist and drag racer for much of his life, Danny loves whatever revs up his adrenaline and sends his heart pounding. Energy Levels from High to Low In early January 2016, his high-energy lifestyle screeched […]
When a heart beats out of sync, it can be an anomaly or hint at bigger issues. Little did David Keith know, his irregular heart beat was a whisper of what was to come. In December 2020, after hearing an irregular heart beat with his stethoscope, David’s primary care physician determined that he had atrial […]
Fall and winter in North Carolina are a perfect time to get cozy by the fire with warm, seasonal beverages, baked goods and dishes made with some classic, flavorful spices. The good news is that many of these popular ‘cold weather’ spices that can fill your home with scents of the season also offer numerous […]
Check out the latest updates from WakeMed Cary Hospital, including everything you need to know about our Geriatric Emergency Department, STEMI coverage, Medical District moves, gifts, events and more — all right here in Cary. NEW SERVICES WakeMed Cary Hospital Receives Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation It’s official! WakeMed Cary Hospital’s Emergency Department has achieved the gold […]
It was the day after Christmas, December 26, 2022, when six-months pregnant Maria Patterson began to feel strong labor contractions. She had traveled from Texas to North Carolina with her husband, McKinley Patterson, IV, and their seven-year-old son to celebrate the holidays with family. She’d experienced Braxton Hicks contractions just days prior, so Maria figured […]
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