As an update to Tuesday’s blog post about venomous snakes in North Carolina, watch this video that ran on WRAL yesterday evening during the 5:30 pm newscast. Also reference Dr. German’s previous blog post complete with photos to help you identify common venomous snakes native to North Carolina.
Today is supposed it is supposed to be 102 degrees in the Triangle according to WRAL. That’s Hot! One of the keys to staying safe in the heat is making sure you stay hydrated. According to WakeMed Corporate Wellness Services Dietitian Stacy Moretz, men need to 125 fl. oz. of water a day (15 ½, […]
Did you know that sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees? This is hot enough to melt gold. Each year, emergency departments in the United States treat approximately 7,000 patients for injuries caused by fireworks. Protect yourself and your family by following these guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 10 Tips to […]
It continues to be hot in central North Carolina, and WakeMed Emergency Departments are continuing to see an increased number of patients due to heat related illness and injuries. We’ve blogged on this topic before, but thought it would be helpful to share information included on Wake County Government’s ReadyWake site. The site includes common […]
We are working to keep you apprised of recalls that could impact the health of you or your family. Please note that McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling five product lots in addition to the list of products included in the company’s January product recall. The additional lots include four product lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab tablets, […]
WakeMed is proud to have partnered with Wake County Public Schools and Wake Tech on the development of the Wake Early College of Health and Sciences, where graduates not only earn high school diplomas but two-year college degrees focused on health and sciences. And, WakeMed is proud to host interns from the school over the […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital recently earned the Red Apple recognition for creating a healthy food environment. Led by N.C. Prevention Partners, the Healthy Food Environments Initiative is a statewide project to help all NC hospitals make healthy foods more available, visible and affordable for employees and visitors. Efforts included: offering more affordable healthy snacks in Points West Café; rearranging […]
This week as the temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s, we are getting a taste of typical summer weather here in central North Carolina. As of today at 2:00, three patients had been seen in WakeMed’s emergency departments for heat-related illnesses and injuries since Friday at midnight. These illnesses and injuries are usually dehydration or heat exhaustion. During […]
Last night the WRAL Health Team ran a story about WakeMed’s new birth and parent education class specially designed for parents expecting multiples.
Members of the Heart Center’s Invasive Cardiology team stand with three of the six N.C. State Bioengineering students who worked with them to design and create an armrest device for improved patient comfort during transradial procedures. The device is also shown. In May, the WakeMed Heart Center received a special gift from six students in North […]
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