Author: Heather Monackey
Au Bon Pain Coming to WakeMed Raleigh Campus
In December, WakeMed Raleigh Campus will be the new home of Au Bon Pain, a national marketplace café offering artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and a coffee bar. The café will be located in a new retail area near the WakeMed Gift Shop and Pharmacy and will sell made-to-order and grab-and-go sandwiches, soups/salads & […]
WakeMed Campus Police Participate in National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 7th WakeMed Campus Police participated in the 29th Annual National Night Out, a campaign to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate participation in local anticrime programs and strengthen neighborhood/police community partnerships. Here are a couple of pictures from the event at North Hills taken by Herbert Battle, photographer and officer with […]
FREE First Aid Kit
Summer is a time for adventures, so be prepared. Stop by one of the following WakeMed full-service Emergency Departments in Apex, Brier Creek and North Raleigh to pick up a free emergency kit* for all the bumps, bruises and bee stings the summer brings. And, if you run into anything your emergency kit can’t handle, […]
Sports Clinic Q&A
On Saturday, August 18th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Wake Orthopaedics, Safe Kids Wake County and DuPuy Mitek, a Johnson and Johnson company, are partnering to offer athletes ages 10 and up, parents and coaches tips and techniques to prevent and manage sports-related injuries. The clinic will […]
Families First: Tips from a Travelin’ Mama
Summer is officially here, and I have been looking forward to all of the fun trips we have planned for the family. While it’s not easy traveling with two little ones, I found that a little preparation and organization makes all the difference. So here are a few tips I’ve picked up along the way. […]
WakeMed Features Da Vinci Times Three
WakeMed Raleigh Campus is now home to two da Vinci® Si™ Surgical Systems – the latest robotic surgical technology available. WakeMed Cary Hospital also is home to a da Vinci surgical system. The da VinciSi offers surgeons 3-D visualization during laparoscopic surgeries, along with enhanced dexterity, precision and control. Using the da Vinci, surgeons can offer a […]
Wake County Farmer’s Markets
The season of fresh summer produce is here. Bushels of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, peaches, watermelon and more are currently for sale in farmer’s markets across the county. Chances are there is a farmer’s market near you. Advocates for Health in Action has pulled together a database of Wake County Farmer’s Markets. There are […]
30 Ways to Beat the Heat
The most recent issue of Families First, which is hot off the presses, included creative activities for kids (and parents/sitters) looking for some indoor fun during the dog days of summer. In no particular order, here are 30 ways to beat the heat. Have an indoor picnic Enjoy story time at the library Jump at […]
Where to Get a Whooping Cough Booster
News of the Whooping Cough epidemic is pervasive in the media these days with experts recommending that adults get a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot in an effort to protect the children in their lives. There are many resources where you can get a whooping cough booster, including your primary care physician, urgent care centers, the county […]
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