Let’s face it. Parents juggle a lot from day to day! And yet that feeling of going nonstop might not involve much of the healthy movement that our bodies and minds actually need to stay strong. So it’s important for families to make time to be active together. A little added movement throughout the day […]
When it comes to caring for the tiniest patients at WakeMed, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team is constantly thinking of innovative ways to enhance the overall experience for parents and infants. That’s why WakeMed recently added a NicView™ streaming camera system at the Level IV NICU in Raleigh and the Level III Special […]
Thanksgiving — it’s a time when we count our blessings and offer gratitude for the people and things that make our lives special. This past holiday season, Amanda Fitzpatrick, former news anchor at WWAY- TV, LLC in Brunswick County, NC, and her husband Yusef, a member of law enforcement, had a scare that reminded them […]
Preston was like every other teenager, participating in sports, and enjoying time with his family and friends. The only obstacle that stood in Preston’s way was his severe asthma. However, Preston never let his asthma come in between the sports he loved to play and outdoor activities he enjoyed with his siblings. A Sudden Collapse […]
Most people have heard about or experienced a UTI. But what exactly are they, what causes them, and why are they a concern? UTI stands for Urinary Tract Infection. Basically, they occur when bacteria enter the body and get into the urinary tract, which includes the urethra (where urine exits the body), the connecting ureters, […]
Remember the days when kids would bike or walk to school? They’d arrive glistening and energized after their trek in the cool, morning air. More fastidious kids would carefully latch their bikes to the school bike rack, and the boisterous ones would scatter them near the rack and bound into the school building. We call […]
Going back to school after summer break is never easy, but the return to face-to-face instruction presents a whole new set of challenges for kids and parents alike — so we sat down with Dr. Leigh Chancey to discuss some strategies for helping kids with the transition. Dr. Chancey is a licensed psychologist with clinical […]
If your family is losing sleep over wet sheets, and you are exhausted by it all, you’re not alone. And you don’t need to figure it all out by yourself! Millions of children wet the bed, and the reason why isn’t always a simple answer because it could be happening for more than one reason. […]
Favorite Summertime Activity As a child: Going on road trips. Now: Going to the beach. Summer Safety Tip Always be an arm’s length away from a child who can’t swim. Favorite Healthy, Summer Snack: Watermelon Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat Get in the pool! Favorite Food to Cook on the Grill: Kebabs […]
Favorite Summertime Activities As a child: Playing in local parks, swimming, roller skating and bike riding. Now: Kayaking, paddleboarding, boating on the Neuse River in New Bern at my parents’ home. Also, hiking in local parks with my husband, daughter and dog. Summer Safety Tip Wear a helmet for all sports and recreation activities that […]
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