Easter is on its way, but you can avoid a sugar overload by filling your kids’ Easter baskets with plenty of non-sweet treats. From baby to big kid, we’ve rounded up fun finds for children of all ages. Here are a few ideas: Time for an Egg Hunt! If you’re hosting an egg hunt, consider […]
The sun is out, the temperature is fine and the Raleigh Campus Farmers Market is now open in the COURTYARD until 2 pm. Come visit our two new small farmers selling homegrown produce, including shelling peas, corn and pole beans. Also, come learn about the great new telemedicine benefit offered by RelyMD that is now […]
Hurricane Irma has the southeastern U.S. Atlantic coast in its sights, and Wake County, NC residents know all too well how wild weather can cause major destruction in our area. At WakeMed, we are committed to helping you and your family stay safe during inclement weather, which is why we have compiled a trusted list […]
One of the biggest frustrations reported by people who visit hospital emergency departments is the amount of time that they have to wait. At any given time, all seven of our emergency departments can become extremely busy– especially during flu season, if there is a natural disaster, or after physician offices close for the day and […]
Parents usually teach their children about the danger of strangers, but it’s easy to overlook some unsafe things that children can encounter in the constantly changing digital world. Three big concerns include: Cyber bullying Predators Pornography Parents can help protect children by teaching basic concepts of how to use digital devices in a healthy, safe […]
When the 16 layers of clothes have been shed from playing in the snow and the hot chocolate is all gone, what do you do to keep kids entertained inside? Here are eight creative suggestions to have fun inside with the little ones using things you have around the house – no crafty skills required. […]
Can you guess the number one reason patients visit our Emergency Departments during significant winter storms? If you guessed, injury from falls, you are correct! Injuries from falls are a major hazard during winter weather events. In fact, injury from a fall is the number one reason for seeking treatment in our Emergency Departments during […]
Is your family expanding on the 25th to include a new dog or cat? Vanessa Budnick, humane educator for the Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County, helped us with an article in a past issue of Families First magazine. Budnick offered the following tips to ensure a happy, healthy […]
Tomorrow is the last day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, but that doesn’t mean that we should put severe weather planning and education on the back burner because the really scary thing about severe weather is that it is unpredictable. The only thing we can control about severe weather is our level of education and […]
Wake County residents are urged to attend a meeting next month to help set the top health priorities for their local communities over the next three years. On Tuesday, March 8, residents will review the results of public outreach efforts conducted last year through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Then, citizens will prioritize the […]
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