On Thursday, September 8, 2016, WakeMed Rehab partnered with RDU International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to present a community Q&A session regarding air travel for people with physical challenges. Improving Travel for Wheelchair-Bound Passengers The program, Wheels Up: Navigating the Airport & Airplane by Wheelchair, all started with a WakeMed Rehab patient who […]
Author: Janelle Vadnais
Spotlight On: Homeplace Farm
Owned and operated by North Carolina natives, Joe and Judy Montague, Homeplace Farm has earned a spot as one of the “favorites” at the WakeMed Farmers Market. Located on the other side of Fuquay-Varina between Fuquay and Sanford, Joe and Judy own a sprawling 175 acres of farm land, including a 1.5 acre garden where […]
5 Tips to Boost Summer Reading
Summertime can be full of distractions – from running to the pool, to vacations, hanging out with friends, and attending summer camps. However, while it’s important to have fun, it is just as important to set aside a chunk of time each day to engage your child in reading. The following are some great tips […]
For Shonny Lyons, WakeMed Farmers Market Delivers
Shaniqua “Shonny” Lyons has been coming to the WakeMed Farmers Market for the past two years because it offers her and her children access to fresh, locally grown produce. This is important to Shonny and her family because prior to the WakeMed Farmers Market, they didn’t really have other, healthy options close to where they […]
Spotlight On: Crownview Farm
When Kurt Stabler and his family moved to North Carolina nine years ago, they were unsure as to whether they would continue to farm. Previously, Kurt and his family had lived in Pennsylvania, where they ran a successful, small-scale farm. They moved to Dunn, NC so that they could attend Foundations Bible Collegiate Church and so that their children […]
10 Tips for Grilling Safely
There’s nothing quite like cooking out on the grill during the summer. However, grills can pose a danger if they are improperly used. The following are some quick safety tips to keep you and your family safer this summer. Grilling Safety 101 DON’T EVER… #1 – Turn on the gas while your grill lid is […]
Son of WakeMed Employee Receives Prestigious Award
Congratulations to Matthew Parrish, son of WakeMed Director of Application Services, Pam Parrish! Matthew was recently awarded the prestigious 2016 Senior CLASS Award® in Baseball. About the Senior CLASS Award® in Baseball To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four […]
Spotlight On: Zulia Bakery, Inc.
Angelica Medina is the owner and chief baker at Zulia Bakery, Inc. She is also one of our many featured vendors at this year’s WakeMed Farmers Market. Originally from Venezuela, Angelica shares her story of how she got into baking as well as how she is using her culinary skills to give back to the community. […]
Summer Guide to Sunburn, Sunscreen, and Sun Safety for Children
*This blog post was written in collaboration Dr. Carrie-Dow Smith with information sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). How young is too young to put sunscreen on your child? If you have a newborn, should you avoid going to the beach at all? Below, we address these and other similar questions that parents may […]
WakeMed Farmers Market – Week of Tuesday, June 7
The Wakemed Farmers Market is OPEN in the Raleigh Campus courtyard today from 10 am to 2 pm. This week our favorite pesticide-free produce vendor Crownview Farms is back selling late spring and early summer veggies, fresh bread and flowers. Come out and welcome them back for the season. Also, many vendors are offering FREE […]
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