On Friday, Sept. 19, the Greater Raleigh Chamber will recognize and celebrate Wake County first responders by hosting the sixth annual Greater Raleigh Chamber/Wells Fargo First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. In light of this event, WakeMed would also like to recognize and thank the courageous men and women who selflessly dedicate their lives to helping make our community a safer place. […]
WakeMed recognizes National Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14-20) and the important contributions made to our organization each and every day by our environmental services and housekeeping professionals. These dedicated employees play a huge role in helping to deliver high-quality and safe patient care, and they continue to enhance satisfaction and infection control practices for the benefit of […]
Home is supposed to be the safest place for your entire family. However, household injuries are one of the top reasons children under the age of 3 visit the emergency room (KidsHealth.org). With a new class geared toward safety and first aid techniques, WakeMed wants to help you identify potential hazards within your home and […]
Along with the medical implications of suffering from a heart condition can come stress, worry and fear. This not only pertains to cardiac patients and survivors, but to their loved ones as well. For many people in this situation, it is comforting to know that they are not alone. Mended Hearts of the Triangle is […]
If you are a soon-to-be grandparent, it has probably been a while since you’ve taken care of an infant. And as your grandchild gets older, you might be curious about your role in his or her life. Of course you want to be active and involved, but what boundaries might need to be observed? How […]
Robin Pritchett, RN, of the WakeMed Raleigh Campus Chest Pain Unit, was named one of The Great 100 Nurses in North Carolina by The Great 100, Inc., an organization that recognizes nursing excellence and provides scholarships to nursing students statewide. Pritchett, along with 99 other registered nurses, was selected on the basis of outstanding professional […]
One year ago today (August 19, 2013), WakeMed Garner Healthplex opened its doors, offering a full-service emergency department, comprehesive imaging services and on-site laboratory services to the Garner community. In its first year, the Garner Healthplex Emergency Department saw close to 22,000 patients, including more than 17,00 adults and 4,000+ children. The facility saw upwards of 2,000 patients each month […]
WakeMed Physician Practices – Garner Primary Care is now offering a full range of dedicated pediatric services for babies and children, age newborn and up. This includes newborn hospital follow-up visits, well checks, sick visits, immunizations/vaccinations and more. The team at Garner Primary Care is comprised of physicians who are board certified in pediatrics and/or family medicine. […]
Summer is the season for fresh, delicious produce. From traditional fruits and vegetables, like corn-on-the-cob and watermelon, to the not-so-common ones, such as the tomatillo and the passion fruit, everything seems to be ripe and abundant. To help you figure out what you can do with all of these seasonal goodies, here are some healthy summer recipes from […]
In the summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Heart to Heart Magazine, four women shared stories about supporting a loved one through heart attack recovery, surviving heart disease and managing high blood pressure. Supporting Role Jennifer Petty’s husband Chris suffered a heart attack after complaining about indigestion for a few days, then experiencing excruciating pain. After receiving stents in […]
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