As a follow-up to our recent post by pharmacist Lynn Eschenbacher announcing the recall of Children’s Tylenol products, please make sure you check your medicine cabinet for PediaCare Children’s Products as well. Blacksmith Brands, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is voluntarily recalling all lots of four children’s products in the […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital is proud to sponsor the Movies By Moonlight series this summer at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Thursday evenings in June, July and August feature a combination of blockbuster hits and memorable classics from Hollywood. For only $3 for adults (kids 12 and under are free) and picnic baskets allowed, it is hard […]
Arm yourself with education about the bugs of summer and dangers of their bites and stings. Bees, Wasps & Hornets: Bee, wasp, hornet and yellow jacket stings can be very serious, especially if someone has a severe allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock. Symptoms include wheezing, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, nausea or loss of consciousness. Mosquitoes: […]
The Spring 2010 issue of Heart to Heart hit mailboxes this week. There are many interesting articles in this issue, including Surviving & Thriving after Stroke, Impella Heart Recovery Device, Dining Out with Margaux’s and this great feature on Brain Fitness. BRAIN FITNESS No matter how old you are, you can strengthen your brain — no gym […]
This past Friday, The Triangle Business Journal included a special insert profiling the 2010 40 Under 40 winners. WakeMed is proud to have two top-notch ladies receiving the award this year. Here’s a little bit more about Laura Aiken and Valerie Barlow. After reading portions of their nominations you will see that these two ladies […]
In case you missed the new patient tower grand opening yesterday, don’t fret. We’ve pulled together a slide show of highlights of the new patient tower and will be posting some additional grand opening photos later this week. To learn more, please see stories about the new patient tower on WRAL-TV, News 14 and in the […]
Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator. Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention. This week, we are focusing on managing diabetes. 6.2 million people in the U.S are unaware that they have diabetes. People with diabetes are at increased risk of stroke because diabetes […]
This weekend, WakeMed is celebrating the completion of the new Raleigh Campus patient tower during a large public grand opening event, featuring tours, activities for children and entertainment. The new patient tower is a 168,000 foot building that will serve as WakeMed Raleigh Campus’ new front door. The new patient tower will house new beds […]
From activation of the 9-1-1 system to advanced treatments in stroke care, these special events will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to stop stroke in its tracks. Stroke 101 Seminars: From Onset to Treatment and Beyond Tuesday, May 18 WakeMed Cary Hospital, Conference Center 6:30 pm Presented by: Brent Myers, MD, […]
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