Brand name or generic? This is the subject of a recent study conducted by The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The study shows overwhelmingly informed consumers in their specific fields purchase the generic items, saving a significant amount of money. Chefs bought generic baking soda over name brand. Pharmacists purchased store brand headache remedies over […]
In the summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Families First magazine, Michele Casey, MD, executive medical director for Primary Care and Urgent Care at WakeMed Physician Practices and Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, shared tips to prevent health problems and what to do when you encounter some of the more common pesky problems that […]
In the summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Heart to Heart Magazine, four women shared stories about supporting a loved one through heart attack recovery, surviving heart disease and managing high blood pressure. Supporting Role Jennifer Petty’s husband Chris suffered a heart attack after complaining about indigestion for a few days, then experiencing excruciating pain. After receiving stents in […]
On Thursday, July 10, WakeMed was proud to partner with the YMCA of the Triangle and Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh to host Healthy Communities Day for the sixth year in a row. Annually, this event aims to help build a healthier community by giving free medical screenings to children who participate in Camp High Hopes, a fully subsidized YMCA […]
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) is more prominent in the summer and fall, which is why many cases are popping up in Wake County right now. HFMD is a common childhood illness but can also be found in adults. The disease is wrought with uncomfortable symptoms and has no medicinal treatment; however several types of […]
This blog has been adapted from an article out of the Summer 2014 issue of WakeMed’s Heart to Heart magazine. In hospital-speak, a Code STEMI (or STsegment elevation myocardial infarction) signifies a serious type of heart attack in which a major artery leading to the heart is blocked. For a patient experiencing this kind of […]
Women’s health has always been a top priority for WakeMed. This commitment to area women is most recently reflected in two national recognitions, specifically highlighting the quality of care we provide to birthing mothers and women over age 65. Raleigh Campus Ranks Among Leading Hospitals for Low C-Section Rate When it comes to avoiding unnecessary C-sections, […]
For adults and children who cannot swim, extreme caution must be used when enjoying time in a pool, lake, river or ocean. Drowning is one thing, but if someone has a near-drowning experience and seems fine after being pulled to safety, are there any implications later on? Although rare, secondary drowning could be a concern. What […]
With the 2014 World Cup in full swing, soccer is in the air all around us. Now is a good time to remind soccer players, especially those who are new to the sport, about the importance of warming up and stretching before putting a foot to the ball. Why? To avoid serious injury and to play at your […]
We are lucky that many talented artists call the Triangle area home. And thanks to organizations like the United Arts Council, you don’t have to take a special trip to the North Carolina Art Museum or to a dedicated art gallery to view artistic creations. United Arts of Raleigh & Wake County coordinates art installations around […]
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