This morning, my daughter was almost run over by a car that did not stop when the bus stopped. So, today I am compelled to share a safety message that came a little too close to home. Every day kids at bus stops are endangered by drivers going too fast, not stopping at the stop […]
WakeMed Health & Hospitals recently received the Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education for its support of Wake County Public Schools Wake Early College of Health and Sciences. The annual award is given by the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center (SMT) to an organization that has made an […]
Thank you to all of our volunteers who donate their time, talent and positive attitudes to help deliver the best health care to the communities we serve. Our volunteers are an integral part of WakeMed, helping us meet our mission to provide outstanding and compassionate care to all who seek our services. More than 1,600 […]
Patients in the WakeMed Children’s Hospital had a special surprise today, receiving visits from window washing Ironman, Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superwoman and Captain America. See more as reported on WTVD’s noon news.
Sudden cardiac death can and does occur in young athletes. This is why WakeMed Children’s and Duke Children’s are hosting a screening event for athletes ages 12 to 18 this Saturday.
Measles has in effect been eliminated from the United States due to widespread vaccination. However, there are still occasional outbreaks that occur when an unvaccinated person travels to a foreign country where the disease is still prevalent. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, seven cases of […]
The threat of frost has almost passed making it the perfect time to get those summer and fall veggie seeds and plants into the ground. The newest issue of WakeMed Families First magazine is hot off the presses and includes a great article all about different kinds of squash – when to plant it, how to […]
Cary community come Walk with WakeMed this Sunday, April 14 in Fred Bond Park. The event will include a one or two mile family friendly walk led by Wake Specialty Physicians – Parkway Primary Care doctors, music, kids activities, health education and an appearance by Twinkle, WakeMed Children’s mascot. The benefits of walking include a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that 2,000 Americans under age 25 die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. For competitive athletes, the risk is three times greater. This free screening event is open to athletes in all disciplines between 12 and 18 years of age. Participants and parents will receive results on the day […]
Coming to your community – FREE first come, first serve health screenings & health information including: • Total Cholesterol with HDL (no fasting required) • Bone Density Test (non-invasive test to assess osteoporosis risk) • Blood Pressure Checks • Ask the Physical Therapist • Peripheral Vascular Screenings (provided by Carolina Cardiology – an April 16th […]
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