Mark your calendars, because WakeMed will soon be celebrating the opening of our sixth emergency department, WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex. Conveniently located near the border of Durham and Wake counties, WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex offers outpatient health care services for the entire family. The facility houses a 24/7, full-service emergency department, comprehensive imaging services and […]
Occasionally on this blog we advertise events organized by healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies to “take back” unwanted prescription medications. These events are great but unfortunately are only held a couple of times per year. Substance abuse and accidental overdose is a problem in North Carolina. According to a News & Observer story […]
This time of year, our traditions and celebrations are often centered around eating. Here are some realistic ideas to keep you and your family healthy, active and happy this holiday season. HEALTHY HOLIDAY MEALS • Enjoy your favorite dishes – just do it in moderation! Only 1 scoop/serving of the high calorie foods. • Fill at least […]
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with Ira David Wood III as he reads from and signs his newly released book, Confessions of an Elf. Confessions Of An Elf is a tell-all book written by one of Santa’s own North Pole elves. In fact, the revered and very strict Elfin Code of Silence had to […]
On December 16th, WakeMed Cary Hospital will celebrate its 20th anniversary. On that first day of service, ten patients were treated in the Emergency Department and one patient was admitted into the hospital. Upon opening, Western Wake Medical Center, which is today WakeMed Cary Hospital, featured 80 inpatient beds, eight intensive-care beds, six operating rooms, […]
Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases in the United States occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas. Despite increase in safety however, Safe Kids Wake County urges parents to remain cautious. Top five tips for making sure children’s toys are safe during this holiday season: Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, […]
WakeMed is pleased to announce that it has added two new primary care practices to serve the Knightdale and North Raleigh communities. These practices include: North Wake Internal Medicine and Drs. Susheel Atree, Behnaz Atree and Rosa Messer have all joined Wake Specialty Physicians – North Wake Internal Medicine. Knightdale Family Practice and Dr. Anita […]
Legendary comedian Jay Leno will perform during a special night of dinner, dancing and laughter at WakeMed’s 50th Anniversary Gala presented by the WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 and Wells Fargo. The event will take place Saturday, December 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year’s Gala will be the WakeMed Foundation’s largest event to […]
Some of our favorite holiday memories center around food and the time we spend together in the kitchen preparing our feast. This year, don’t let your holiday dreams turn into kitchen nightmares because of a preventable cooking mishap with your kids. Here are a few tips for making merry (not misery) in the kitchen. Remind your […]
Tomorrow WakeMed will host a special Veterans Day program honoring nearly 300 staff, physicians and volunteers who have proudly served in the United States Armed Services. And, we are cordially inviting all Veterans in our community to join us for this event. Program will include remarks by WakeMed President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson, General […]
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