Fresh fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial nutrients and are a great on-the-go snack, but it’s important to take the time to wash them before enjoying that first bite. It might seem unnecessary, but it’s definitely worth the little bit of extra time to avoid foodborne illness. “Harmful germs on fresh fruits and vegetables […]
Some days, parenting can feel like an uncharted path full of wonder and worry. And, while parenthood doesn’t come with a fail-proof handbook, there’s a lot families can do to prevent life-threatening situations and prepare for real emergencies. We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to […]
Infants under six months have a much harder time with RSV. Their lungs and airways are much smaller. Airflow is more easily blocked by the inflammation that occurs when their immune systems respond to the virus. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and the flu (influenza) were already on the rise in late summer and fall of […]
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Moesha, her partner and their two children were involved in a traffic accident. Immediately after the crash, Moesha and her partner jumped out of the vehicle to check on the children. Moesha’s daughter was fine, but their son, Gonnie, was nowhere to be found. Gonnie’s door was ripped off with […]
Bubbly and extraverted, Alexis Harris loves listening to music and making TikTok dance videos — similar to many teenagers. Thrice exceptional (diagnosed with ADHD, autism and a learning disability), she lights up when asked about her school — East Wake High, favorite subject — math, and hopes for the future — advocacy. Alexis plans to […]
Most parents have heard of ear tubes, but unless you or a child in your family has needed them, you might not really know much about them. What exactly are they and why do some children need them? We asked Allen Marshall, MD, otolaryngologist, WakeMed Ear, Nose & Throat – Head & Neck Surgery, to […]
Freeze Your Favorites Summer and fall are seasons of abundant harvests, so we asked Macon Guidry, RD, WakeMed Outpatient Nutrition, for tips on what to do with your extra seasonal favorites. Savor those flavors a little longer with these cool ideas for using and preserving fresh fruits and veggies. After all, those crisp fall days […]
Ten-year-old Kayden Sykes loves a thrill, and one of his greatest is riding his four-wheeler. On August 13, 2022, Kayden was doing a little joy riding when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle entering his neighborhood. Kayden’s left leg was crushed by the car and his all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Almost immediately, he began to […]
WakeMed Children’s unites pediatric specialists, and the specialized services they offer, under one roof, so families have access to the care they need and deserve. What sets WakeMed Children’s apart from the rest of our team of specially trained adult health care professionals is our numerous pediatric areas — including pediatric radiology where we work […]
On March 12, 2012, baby boy Pearson was born weighing 8lb 6oz and measuring 21” long to the delight of his first-time parents, Josh and Meredith Jarrell. After nine highly anticipated and uneventful months, he entered the world as the picture of health. Just hours after his birth, while Pearson lay swaddled in his nursery […]
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