Pregnancy can be both exciting and scary, especially if it’s your first child. But there are things you can start doing today to keep your baby healthy and make your pregnancy easier. The first step is to schedule a visit with your doctor, if you haven’t already. There will be a lot more of these […]
“WakeMed is the hospital in this community looking after the people in this community. The mission of WakeMed is so different than any other organization. There is a culture at WakeMed of people wanting to help.”
WakeMed was today named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. The study spotlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. Home to the WakeMed Heart Center and WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians, WakeMed […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year an estimated 15 million infants worldwide are born preterm (over 3 weeks early). The Global Challenge of Preterm Birth Preterm birth affects families in every country. While more than 80 percent of preterm births occur in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, the problem is universal. In fact, […]
I am a planner. My plan was to have a completely natural birth with exclusive breastfeeding. It was a plan written in stone, to the point of me refusing a butterfly catheter when I first got to the hospital for my delivery. Long story short – my birthing plan flew out the window. I had […]
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, Activate Good will be bringing together families from around the Triangle in recognition of Family Volunteer Day – a day of service that celebrates the power of families who volunteer together while supporting their local communities. A Way to Give Back to the Community Established more than two decades ago […]
One of the negative effects of obesity and its related diseases is the need for most sufferers to take many, if not dozens, of pills each day to manage various conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type II diabetes. These pills are often necessary, and even life-saving. Of course, every medicine also has […]
Planning a trip to the State Fair? Think you need a day off to recover from the food? Visit the State Fair’s Food & Ride Finder to plan your day and find a little balance. You can access a complete vendor list to choose the treats you’re most looking forward to trying. It’s also a […]
Although I had taken a birthing class and previously delivered at WakeMed, I had no idea the Mothers’ Milk Bank was there, let alone that it provided much-needed breast milk to so many NICU babies. On November 7th, 2017 that changed. At 39 weeks gestation, during the early stages of labor, my daughter’s heart stopped […]
With baking season right around the corner, it is inevitable that sweet treats high in calories, added sugars and saturated fats will abound. If you are on the receiving end, these baked goodies can be enjoyed as part of a well-balanced diet by keeping portion sizes in check. Otherwise, try the following tips at home […]
