Are you an overweight parent who doesn’t want your child to follow in your footsteps? Are you concerned that bad dietary and exercise habits may already be ingrained in your child’s routine? If so, then tomorrow’s Twitter Chat is for you. The fourth in a series, we’ll be tweeting for Marjorie Wilson, an education specialist with Children’s Diabetes […]
During times of snow and ice, it’s not unusual for WakeMed’s Emergency Departments to see a steady stream of injuries in both children and adults from sledding accidents. Unfortunately, several of these injuries are quite serious and may be life threatening. Sledding is usually fun, but it can be very dangerous. Ensure that your snow […]
A first aid kit Medications Battery operated radio, clock and flashlight with extra batteries Canned food and other nonperishable foods that do not require cooking (don’t forget pets) Bottled water (at least one gallon of water per person and pet per day) Charged cellular telephone Fuel for alternative heat sources like kerosene or logs for […]
Construction on the Raleigh Campus is continuing on schedule. The new patient tower is well underway, and grand opening events are being scheduled for this spring. We expect the second and third floors, which are dedicated to cardiac care, to open by early April. The ground floor lobby, first floor and Children’s Hospital (fourth floor) are […]
The following letter was issued by the International Lactation Consultants Association recently calling for human milk donations for Haitian infants. As one of the very few Milk Banks in the United States, WakeMed Mother’s Milk Bank is gearing up to assist with this need. We have also begun receiving many inquiries from moms wondering how […]
Burn off that winter chill with a fun evening of indoor tennis benefiting the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital. Enjoy Round Robin doubles, cardio tennis and entertainment. Kids age 5 and up can join Twinkle, the WakeMed Children’s mascot, for their own session of cardio tennis followed by popcorn and a movie. $40 per play age […]
Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 27), Dr. John Holly, internal medicine physician with Brier Creek Internal Medicine, will join us for our weekly Twitter Chat. Dr. Holly will build on the information provided by our nutritionist and fitness specialist, answering questions on how to: Determine your perfect size – it’s no longer about the pounds Talk to […]
If you are like most people, you have stopped and started diets and exercise programs time and time again. Tune in to Twitter tomorrow (Wednesday, January 20) at noon to learn tips and tricks from Marie Bagin, Healthworks fitness specialist, and stay on track in 2010. Marie can give advice on: Starting an exercise program […]
Many have inquired about WakeMed’s response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The WakeMed Emergency Services Institute (ESI) has been in close contact with the Triangle Chapter of the American Red Cross and the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services, who are advising us as to the current situation and the various needs. We […]
Several weeks ago, we posted a letter to the editor written by Dr. Keith Mankin of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic about scoliosis and back braces. Scoliosis was back in the news yesterday with an article about how yoga could possibly help the disorder. Dr. Mankin provided the following comments on the article. As a specialist in […]
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