“Every time you go out and it’s cold, your heart has to work that much harder to maintain your core body temperature,” says Dr. Islam Othman, a cardiologist with WakeMed Faculty Physicians – Raleigh Cardiology. If you already suffer from some form of cardiovascular issue, the strain on your heart of going out in the […]
New Year, New You! Make 2014 the year your resolutions for a healthier you become a reality. The health and wellness of the communities we serve are important to WakeMed. Our physicians, dietitians, exercise specialists and more are here to help you make smart, healthy choices throughout the year. Adults and children who learn to […]
Many of us have resolved to get in shape in 2014. Before exercising be sure to get cold muscles moving and warmed up to help prevent pulled muscles. Warming up before intense activity is important whether you are exercising indoors or out. Watch the WRAL Health Report and learn more about safe exercising in winter from Wake Orthopaedics Physical Therapist […]
Can you increase your chances of wealth and health by what you eat on New Year’s Day? WakeMed Dietitian Diana Koenning took a look at New Year’s food traditions celebrated by different cultures and believes that while you may not be able to guarantee wealth by your dietary choices, you can certainly impact your health. […]
December 21 marked the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year. Short days mean it gets dark very early. Since all of the children are out of school on holiday break, it is more important than ever to be diligent when driving through neighborhoods after it gets dark. This is especially true on […]
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that WakeMed Key Community Care (WKCC) has been approved as one of 123 new Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). WakeMed Key Community Care – a collaboration between WakeMed Health & Hospitals, WakeMed Physician Practices and Key Physicians – brings together a significant […]
Home to the state’s leading heart program, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is one of only 11 healthcare systems nationwide chosen to participate in the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) new Patient Navigator Program. The first cardiology program of its kind, the new Patient Navigator Program is designed to support hospitals in providing personalized services to […]
Seven of the Carolina Hurricanes, including Captain Eric Staal, visited nine boys and girls in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit yesterday. The players have no idea how much joy they bring to the kids and staff every time they visit. The patient in these pictures is named Noah and is actually a Penguins fan but […]
Read and Feed is a local nonprofit program committed to assisting elementary school children from economically challenged homes learn to read and be academically successful. This is the third year that WakeMed has partnered with the program by providing food and employee volunteers. This year, we supported the program at Powell Elementary School, located […]
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