This year WakeMed is celebrating the holidays in a slightly different way. Since the economy has been slow to recover and there are so many in need in our community, we are hosting holiday socials at each location with a charity component to each one. Charity beneficiaries include the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North […]
On Wednesday, December 2 Hi-5 Restaurant will host its annual Memories for Marcus fundraiser. Make a $20 donation or bring in a new unwrapped toy, and you will receive a delicious buffet meal courtesy of Hi-5. Proceeds will benefit WakeMed Children’s through the WakeMed Foundation. Toys will be used to brighten the hospital stay for […]
Recently Raleigh Cardiology Associates celebrated its 30th anniversary in the WakeMed Heart Center Conference Center. To mark this occasion, I interviewed Dr. Mark Leithe, cardiologist with Raleigh Cardiology Associates, for his perspective on cardiovascular care in Wake County and how far it has progressed since 1979. First and foremost, we have seen a precipitous drop […]
This Thanksgiving, many North Carolinians share a special meal and give thanks for the things that bring comfort and joy. At WakeMed, we are also stopping to appreciate the things that bring us comfort and joy, one of which is our dedicated team of volunteers. Without our volunteers, WakeMed could not operate as effectively as […]
WakeMed’s newsletter for parents and kids, Families First is now available in a convenient e-edition. This issues highlights include: The Flu Bug: What you can do to protect your family Is it a Concussion? Learn why it’s so important to take a break after a hit Snack Attack: What one organization is doing to get parents thinking healthy WakeMed’s […]
Dr. Joel Schneider, a cardiologist with Wake Heart & Vascular Associates, recently received a pleasant surprise from his patient, Gloria Whitley of Nashville, NC. Whitley presented Dr. Schneider with a sweet potato in the shape of an anatomically correct heart! “When I gave it to Dr. Schneider, his eyes lit up like a Christmas tree,” […]
We have invited the more than 270 WakeMed employees, physicians and volunteer veterans who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Service. And, we are cordially inviting all Veterans in our community to join us for this event. Our program will include remarks by WakeMed President and CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson, along with former WakeMed […]
As part of its ongoing series on health care reform, The News & Observer’s Martha Quillin has an excellent story on today’s front page about the struggles of Gail Johnson, a 55-year-old woman whose employer does not offer health insurance. The article touches on several issues that Dr. Atkinson has discussed on this blog, including […]
Last week, WakeMed Trauma Program Director Sylvia Scholl shared the following Halloween safety information with our staff. These are great tips for parents and kids alike to review before heading out to Trick or Treat. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be […]
Take the first step toward better health for you and your family. See what local health care professionals and organizations have to offer, and enjoy free health screenings (cholesterol and blood pressure checks, stroke risk assessments and bone density screenings), health and flu information, kids’ activities and much more! Plus, don’t miss the Family Trick […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.