WakeMed will stop mandatory flu visitation restrictions in its hospitals and facilities effective Saturday, February 14.
Category: Community Health & Wellness
Measles & the Importance of Vaccination
With insights from Melinda Cooper, RN, BSN, CIC, WakeMed Infection Prevention Nurse, and Dr. Chris Ingram, Infectious Disease Physician & Medical Director of WakeMed Infection Prevention Caused by a virus, measles is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases known to us. It is preventable via vaccine. Measles is spread through close contact with an […]
Coming Soon: A Big Change for Pregnancy and Medication Labeling
In most cases, there are more questions than answers when it comes to how a medication will impact a pregnancy, and the current FDA labeling system unfortunately does little to help expectant moms make informed decisions. This is all about to change in June of this year when a new FDA labeling system will go into effect. Learn how the new system is better than the old system from Dr. Seth Brody, medical director of the new Women’s Hospital in North Raleigh.
How to Treat a Stomach Bug
Often called the stomach bug or the stomach flu, viral gastroenteritis is an illness that is quite common throughout the year, but especially throughout the winter months. Symptoms include nausea, watery diarrhea, vomiting, sometimes a fever and malaise, or a general feeling of discomfort. Most symptoms last for about 24 to 48 hours, but sometimes […]
For Illness Prevention, Remember High-Touch Objects
There are many things you can do to help prevent illness, hand washing being one of the top strategies. However, it is also important to be aware of the objects that are considered “high-touch” – objects that people frequently touch and are agents in spreading a lot of germs. WakeMed’s Melinda Cooper, RN, BSN, CIC, infection […]
15 Things You Can Do in 2015 for Improved Health & Well-Being
For our posts on WakeMed Voices, we regularly consult with WakeMed experts – doctors, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and other highly skilled specialists – for advice and insider information on a wide variety of health-related topics. Today, we pull from 15 of our past blogs to create a list of things you can do in 2015 […]
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Wishing You a Happy, Healthy New Year
As one year ends and another is set to begin, we feel thankful to have the physicians, specialists, nurses, staff, volunteers, resources and community support that allow us to continue working toward our mission of improving the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. Looking back at 2014, […]
Dispelling Flu Myths
Hospitals are preparing for a worse than average flu season. Watch Dr. Brian Klausner, a primary care physician at WakeMed Physician Practices – City Center Medical Group on @ABC11_WTVD as he dispels flu myths.
WakeMed Named a 2014 TBJ Heathiest Employer of the Triangle
Healthy food options, a tobacco-free policy, an on-site fitness center and incentives linked directly to our employee medical plan…these are just some of the things that WakeMed is doing to create the healthiest environment possible for employees. As a result, the Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) recognized WakeMed as a 2014 Healthiest Employer of the Triangle. […]
Does the Mediterranean Diet Lead to a Longer Life?
New research shows that the Mediterranean Diet may help slow the aging process, in addition to having a positive impact on heart health. The basis of the diet – not eating processed foods, limiting red meat and shaping meals around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans – “appears to protect a person’s DNA from […]
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