WakeMed clinical nurse, Amanda Page, cares for patients in the WakeMed Raleigh Campus, surgical operating room. She’s seen her fair share of challenging cases and has been instrumental in the recovery of untold numbers of patients who have come through the doors. Kind, compassionate and precise: she’s excellent at what she does because she’s had […]
Orthopaedic Care From One Generation to the Next Passion and dedication — these are the attributes that have defined Stewart Jones’ commitment to soccer from a very young age. These very attributes would not only help her overcome a potentially career-ending injury, but they would also instill in her a work ethic calibrated to propel […]
No one ever wants to be injured, sick and stuck in the hospital. Yet, calamity strikes, and sometimes at the most inopportune times, such as right before you begin a new job, right before your wedding and even right before your birthday. When this misfortune happens to a WakeMed patient, our WakeMed care teams are […]
Since its inception, WakeMed has relied on volunteers as ambassadors, liaisons and educators. They serve a crucial role in making sure all our patients and their families have a positive experience while inside a WakeMed facility. One of those special volunteers is Anne Joyner. Anne has been volunteering at the WakeMed Cary Hospital gift shop […]
There is no measuring the level of happiness and companionship that a pet can bring into a home. But with immense joy comes hidden dangers, particularly among seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pets account for a significant percentage of falls among seniors age 65+. Kristi Blankenship, RN, the WakeMed Trauma Coordinator […]
Oh, glorious spring. After the dark, decay of winter, the sky brightens and signs of nature’s reemergence begin. The birds are chirping. The bees are buzzing. The flowers are blooming, but you are sneezing and coughing and breaking out in hives! The yellow-green pollen haze that infiltrates every space and lands on every surface means […]
August 12, 2019 was a hot, summer night in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and 15-year-old Mason Hilke along with his friends were looking for a little adventure. A lacrosse player, Wake Forest High School rising sophomore and self-proclaimed dare devil, Mason’s thrill-seeking culminated in a way he hadn’t expected — a life-threatening head injury. Fun […]
Trauma is sudden and unexpected. Before you realize what’s happened, your life, or the life of a loved one can be devastated. A fall, a vehicle collision, fire, traumatic brain injury and more can have impacts for a lifetime. While you are likely not preparing for life’s traumatic events, we certainly are. As Wake County’s […]
At WakeMed, we are guided by a simple — yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. To provide the best care for our patients, we recruit the best minds and the biggest hearts — our employees. We care for our employees, and […]
COVID-19 has been a large part of our lives for two years. It has caused mild symptoms for some and life ending ailments for others. The WakeMed family continues to take each challenge head on, finding strength and supporting each other in the most difficult times. Below is a story of a husband and wife’s […]
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