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WakeMed Debuts New DaVinci Si

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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