Ahhh breakfast in bed. The eternal myth of Mother’s Day dreams. I mean, honestly, while not lifting a finger and enjoying a scrumptious meal while reclined in a cozy warm nest may sound appealing, crumbs and lost fruit chunks are not what I like between my sheets. Know your audience. Moms are notorious for putting […]
WakeMed is pleased to welcome Executive Chef, Adam Smith, to the team! Below, we did a little Q&A where Chef Adam chatted with us about his culinary background, entertained some fun questions, talked candidly about what inspired him to become a chef, and shared his hopes for how his new role at WakeMed will impact […]
What is it about Chantal Howard that makes her such a special member of the WakeMed family? Besides being an incredible leader, Chantal is a tremendous advocate for men, women, children and families who have been impacted by domestic violence in the community. Chantal comments on her work, saying: I adore interacting with the WakeMed team […]
Burn calories and elevate your heart rate in a number of creative ways. Here are some ideas to help get you moving out of your chair and towards a healthier heart! Be More Active. Here are 22 Ways How #1 – Mow the lawn. Depending on how much you have to mow as well as […]
Walk your way to a healthier heart. All you have to do is take that first step. As one of the few, low-impact activities around, walking is easy to start and is fairly low risk for injury. Besides this, walking has also been proven to be effective at reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, […]
**UPDATE – 1/23/17** We have received significant feedback to reconsider the Lullaby Chime that was to begin today at WakeMed Cary Hospital. Your feedback has encouraged us to review the impact the chime would have for all new moms and their families, and in hearing your heart-felt concerns, we have made the decision NOT to […]
WakeMed Cary is excited to welcome Dr. Gay Gooden as its new medical staff president. This will also be the first time that a female has led Cary Hospital’s medical staff in 25 years. Below, we chat with Dr. Gooden about her hopes and aspirations in her new role at WakeMed. How will your new role […]
Power outages can happen at any time throughout the year – whether you’re dealing with winter weather that’s iced down power lines, or you’re contending with tropical storm weather during hurricane season. Regardless of the season, if you think there’s a chance that the power could go out, it’s a good idea to be proactive. […]
WakeMed saw numerous winter-weather related injuries and patient visits to our emergency departments over the past few days (Jan 6-9). A breakdown of these injuries is as follows: 111 falls (compared to 53 this time last year) 60 sledding accidents 51 motor vehicle accidents So far, no cases of cold exposure or hypothermia patients have been reported […]
When it comes to winter weather, it’s best to be proactive. Regardless of what the weather predictions are, never underestimate or dismiss winter weather advisories, warnings, or watches. Take it seriously! By having all of the supplies and items you need ahead of time, you’ll be ready no matter what the weather has in store. […]
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