Chances are if you’re a woman with a special man in your life, you’ve heard his excuses before. Let’s face it, when it comes to his health, taking charge isn’t always his priority. So, what can you do? Join WakeMed for a special men’s health event! We’ll have FREE seminars, screenings and lots of health […]
Author: Heather Monackey
Medical Equipment Donation Day
Calling all canes, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and other assistive devices. WakeMed and Sunstone Medical are teaming up to collect new or gently used medical equipment. All equipment will be inspected, repaired and given to patients in need. Suggested items for donation include canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, ramps and vehicle lifts. Durable Medical Equipment Donation Day […]
Parents Play Day
Join parents from across North Carolina as we kick off plans for Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! Tuesday, September 13 10 am to Noon Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education 224 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh ACTIVITY SESSIONS • Sideline Parents: Get Ready, Set, Fit! • Out You Go: Families That Play • Activity Dice • […]
Did You Ever Wonder How a Stethoscope Works?
Dr. Bhavani Balaravi of Raleigh Cardiology, shared what doctors are listening for when they listen to your chest in the latest edition of Heart to Heart Magazine, WakeMed Heart Center’s quarterly heart health awareness publication. “Today’s stethoscopes still play an important role in diagnosing heart, lung and vascular conditions,” said Bhavani Balaravi, MD, FACC, a […]
Need to Know Your Numbers?
WakeMed Corporate & Community Health is hosting cholesterol screenings on Friday, September 2 and again on September 16th. For just $27 you get a full lipid panel cholesterol, blood pressure and results interpretation. 12-hour fast required. Friday, September 2 WakeMed Raleigh Campus 3000 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 7:30 – 10:00 am Friday, September […]
Storm Clean-Up Injury Prevention & Chainsaw Safety
With most severe weather events, like hurricanes and tornadoes, there will likely be downed trees and branches across the area. One of the biggest threats for injuries during clean up after any storm is from chainsaws. Neither gas nor electric chainsaws are safe. Chainsaws are inherently dangerous tools, and people who do not have experience simply […]
Now’s The Time To Get Prepared for a Disaster
Every year around this time, we post the same information about being prepared for a disaster. We do so because it is very important to be prepared. With Hurricane Irene continuing to keep North Carolina in its sights, it is important to think about disaster preparedness and an emergency kit if you haven’t already. Natural disasters, […]
NHTSA, parents spread awareness about hot cars
Yesterday WakeMed welcomed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland to discuss the danger of kids in hot cars. WTVD’s Alina Machado reports…
Wake Early College Students Work at WakeMed
Wake Early College student Kayla works in the WakeMed in the Chest Pain Unit. A few ambitious Wake Early College of Health and Sciences students took advantage of the school’s partnership with WakeMed over the summer. Visit Wake County School’s blog to listen to Principal Teresa Pierrie and a student describe how the school and its partnership […]
Disaster Preparedness For Those With Disabilities
North Carolina is watching its first hurricane threat for the 2011 season with Hurricane Irene. While we hope it is simply a gentle rain event, it’s important for everyone to be prepared – especially those with a disability or a family member with a disability. Fortunately, there are several great resources to help those who […]
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