Did you know that in 2010 the American Heart Association changed the CPR guidelines, recommending a focus on 100 compressions per minute? During this American Heart Month, WakeMed Heart & Vascular is bring CPR training to your community. You knowing CPR could prove to be very important for your friends and family at anytime. Sign up for a class today. If you are […]
Did you know that hot tap water accounts for nearly 1 in 4 of all scald burns among children and is associated with more deaths and hospitalizations than any other hot liquid burns? During National Burn Awareness Week Safe Kids Wake County reminds parents of the following simple safety measure to prevent burn injuries to […]
The latest edition of Heart to Heart Magazine, WakeMed Heart & Vascular’s quarterly heart health awareness publication, began hitting mailboxes late last week. The diverse editorial in this most recent issue includes articles on cardiac rehab, Ira David Wood’s valve replacement, and how joy can impact physical well-being. There is also an entire article on […]
You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks. And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference. 1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks 2. Eatingwell.com – 25 […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program, the newest cardiac rehab class to serve western Wake County, will have its inaugural class on Monday, February 7 at the Kraft Family YMCA. The same experienced staff teaching the tenured program at WakeMed Raleigh Campus will also lead the Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program. Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab […]
The following letter to the editor written by Meera Kelley, vice president of quality and patient safety, appeared in today’s News & Observer. Hospitals and a culture of safety Today’s health care involves numerous specialists, tests, procedures, support services and electronic systems. In this complexity lies the reason for many of the medical mistakes discussed in […]
Losing weight is always one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. And, many resolve to lose weight and get fit year after year because unfortunately many New Year’s Resolutions quickly fall by the wayside, causing disappointment, anger, and frustration. This year, make your resolution to lose weight and get fit a reality. Join Dr. […]
The WakeMed Mother’s Milk Bank, one of nine breast milk banks in the United States, desperately needs donations. Specifically the Milk Bank is seeking donations from local mothers who have a minimum of approximately 150 oz of frozen breast milk. Donated milk is pasteurized and then distributed to premature babies, babies or children with allergies […]
The News & Observer included a display story in this morning’s Triangle & Co. section quoting WakeMed’s Falls Pointe Medical primary care physician Michele Casey. If you missed it, you can read the article here. WakeMed Emergency Departments and Primary Care practices are definitely starting to see an increase in flu and flu-like illnesses in the past […]
In addition to reminding everyone to be really careful today, I thought it was fitting with the inclement weather to publicize the Winter Chill WakeMed Foundation event today. Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in the second annual Winter Chill Tennis Challenge being held on January 29, 2011. Sponsored by Raleigh Racquet Club […]
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