The holidays and stress often go hand in hand. But why does this joyous time of year take so much out of us? It could be shopping trips in crowded malls and stores, preparing for and hosting holiday guests, a busier-than-normal social calendar, more cooking, more baking, travel or all of the above. Everyone seems […]
Once a coach, always a coach. Hal Stewart, the former football coach for Garner High School who led his 1987 team to win the state title, recently completed the WakeMed Cardiac Rehab Program after suffering heart failure last spring. He spent three months in the program and believes in it so much that he now wants […]
Safe Kids’ list of holiday safety tips is useful for anyone who has kids, will be hosting young visitors over the holidays or who is buying gifts for children this year. Many tips are good for folks without kids as well, including those that pertain to tree, light and candle safety. Below are some reminders […]
Each technology revolution brings new ergonomic concerns. In fact, this recent article in the Huffington Post brought to light the toll texting is taking on our bodies. With the help of Chris Billiar, supervisor of rehab therapy at WakeMed Physician Practices – Physical Therapy in north Raleigh, we’ve identified five easy steps to help fix […]
Every day in the hospital, our chaplains, who are dedicated members of our Spiritual Care team, spread messages of grace and thanksgiving to patients and their families who are facing tremendous adversity. One of our chaplain supervisors shared the following insightful words to help us all live a more grateful life and ultimately improve our physical […]
Health magazine recently analyzed the top 100 restaurant chains in the United States and ranked them according to the availability of healthy options on their menus. WakeMed congratulates Au Bon Pain Café & Bakery for raking third overall! The restaurant was specifically touted for its selection of low-calorie soups. Read more. Located on the first floor of our Raleigh […]
Each November, we take the opportunity to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the American armed forces. Here at WakeMed, we are fortunate to have more than 400 active and veteran service members among our team. These employees, physicians and volunteers have made remarkable contributions to […]
Many new mothers might think that their own breast milk and formula are the only two choices when it comes to feeding their newborn babies. But thanks to the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, and only 14 other milk banks in the United States, donated breast milk presents a third option for newborn and infant nutrition. […]
This October, as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WakeMed has begun offering 3D mammography at Cary Hospital. While traditional 2D screening mammography is a valuable tool in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, 3D mammography has been shown to improve breast cancer detection by providing a more detailed, complete view of the breast […]
It is common for people to think that their doctor will prescribe them an antibiotic to “cure” a cold, influenza (flu) or bronchitis, and they are surprised when their doctor does not. The truth is health care providers should not and usually do not prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Almost all colds and […]
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