Yesterday the WakeMed Heart Center was pleased to host Drs. Tift Mann and Dr. Ferdinand Kiemeneij. Together, they performed a live transradial cardiac catheterization case that was broadcast during the 1st Advanced International Mastersclass AIM radial conference in Quebec, Canada. This international conference featured advanced radial techniques and live cases from the U.S., France, Canada, and […]
Do you have heel, knee or hip aches and pains that keep you from running as much as you would like? WakeMed Rehabilitation and Wake Orthopaedics are hosting two FREE running clinics on Saturday, September 15 to identify and address issues to help get you off on a better foot or knee or hip – whatever […]
We are all aware that we have a nuclear power plant in our Wake County. Chances are, you have never given much thought to the extra precautions and preparation healthcare organizations and community agencies take to ensure that they are prepared to respond in the event of a radiation exposure. Last week, WakeMed coordinated a […]
On Friday, September 7, the Garner community celebrated the groundbreaking of Wake County’s seventh emergency department, the WakeMed Garner Healthplex. Garner Mayor Ronnie Williams, the entire town council, leaders from the business community and members of WakeMed’s administration scooped the first shovelfuls of dirt to mark the occasion. They also enjoyed a barbecue lunch and […]
USA Today recently included a story about the increased utilization of human milk banks. At WakeMed, we are proud to have one of only eleven not-for-profit milk banks in the United States, and we too have experienced an increased demand for milk. In fact, we have had to limit our milk distribution only to hospitals for […]
WakeMed is the leading critical care provider in Wake County. Yesterday, these patients began benefiting from an extra team of critical care experts because WakeMed is the first health system in the Triangle to implement an eICU® Service where an off-site team of critical care experts monitors data in real time to identify trends that […]
Labor Day is the day America celebrates its workers. At WakeMed, we have a lot of workers. 8,359 to be exact. In fact, WakeMed is the largest private employer in Wake County. On this Labor Day, we would like to give a shout-out to each and every employee. Thank you for your commitment and dedication […]
Today on Facebook moms and dads have posted pictures of happy kids on their first day of the new school year. Let’s help keep that smile all year round. Use your time waiting at the bus stop as a teachable moment on how to stay safe entering and exiting the bus. While waiting for the bus, […]
WakeMed Health & Hospitals has received a $466,510 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation to improve the lives of mentally ill homeless men and women in the greater Wake County area. The three-year grant will be used to coordinate care and provide support services that may result in stability for 150 program participants per […]
The Bumbo seat. A solution celebrated by parents for enabling baby to “sit” before they could conquer that feat on their own, has been recalled due to multiple fractured skulls. The danger occurs when baby is placed in the Bumbo on a countertop or table and then wiggles out or repositions and falls to the […]
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