Enhanced features, better ergonomics and quicker operating times characterize the new da Vinci Si Surgical System that came to the Raleigh Campus this January. It replaces an older model of the da Vinci Surgical System that was used by WakeMed Urology Physicians and WakeMed OBGYN physicians for the past five years. The replacement makes the Raleigh Campus one […]
Author: Heather Monackey
Dr. Go’s RX for Heart Health
February is Heart Month, and in our most recent issue of Heart to Heart we included interviews with a few of our cardiologist about how they stay heart healthy. Brian Go, MD, FACC Raleigh Cardiology Associates Heart to Heart: What motivates you to exercise? Dr. Go: Routine exercise is an essential part of my life. […]
Personal Prescriptions for Heart Health & Cooking Demonstration
February is Heart Month, and in our most recent issue of Heart to Heart we included interviews with a few of our cardiologists about how they stay heart healthy. Michael Zellinger, MD, FACC Wake Heart & Vascular Associates Heart to Heart: What’s the best heart-healthy advice? Dr. Zellinger: I think the most important heart healthy […]
Personal Prescriptions for Heart Health
February is Heart Month, and in our most recent issue of Heart to Heart we included interviews with a few of our cardiologists about how they stay heart healthy. Christian Gring, MD, FACC Wake Heart & Vascular Associates Heart to Heart: Do you ever fall off the heart-healthy wagon? Dr. Gring: I am the poster […]
Matters of the Heart
Tomorrow marks the first of three free events we are hosting at our facilities throughout the county over the next few weeks. These free comprehensive events will cover the basics of chest pain, from the warning signs and early diagnosis and treatment to activation of the 9-1-1 emergency system. In addition, all participants will be […]
The Cost of Providing Prisoner Health Care
Today the State Auditor released an audit of the Department of Correction’s prisoner medical costs. WakeMed is a primary provider of hospital care for Central and Women’s Prisons due to close proximity, and the audit indicates that WakeMed’s reimbursement for these patients is significantly higher than Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. As a result of the audit, WakeMed received numerous […]
Emotional Eating – Twitter Chat
The last of our five Twitter Chats on fitness and wellness is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 10) at noon. So far, we’ve heard from a dietitian, an exercise specialist, a family health educator, and a physician. We’re ending this series with psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Childers. He plans to share strategies on how to stay on track […]
Risk V/S Benefit – CT Scans and Radiation
Thomas L. Presson, MD, is a radiologist with Wake Radiology and serves as the Radiologist and Radiation Safety Officer for WakeMed Health & Hospitals. Recently, two studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine evaluate trends in CT radiation doses and the associated risks of cancer induction. These studies – one sponsored through the U.S. […]
Celebrate National Go Red Day
Today is National Go Red Day. National Go Red Day is celebrated annually to help raise awareness about the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. By wearing red on Go Red Day you are fighting to raise awareness of heart disease in women. In honor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red Day for […]
Falls Hazard Ahead
The snow is slowly melting, and sledding injuries are becoming less of a concern, but it is important that everyone continue to exercise caution when outside. Over the past couple of days, WakeMed’s Emergency Departments have seen a triple-digit increase in the number of fall victims. Falls can be very serious, especially for the elderly, […]
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