Winter weather is forecasted for the Triangle area. As a result, some WakeMed locations will be closing early this evening and opening late due to expected inclement weather. Please note that we will continue to update this posting as the closing/delays are added or altered. Tuesday, January 21 Closing at 6 pm Accent Urgent Care […]
Every week in the WakeMed Children’s Endocrinology & Diabetes clinic, more than half of our referrals are for weight concerns. Physicians, parents and patients themselves are seeking our expertise to rule out an endocrine problem that could be contributing to increased weight. We can tell right away if a patient’s overweight is from an endocrine […]
December 21 marked the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year. Short days mean it gets dark very early. Since all of the children are out of school on holiday break, it is more important than ever to be diligent when driving through neighborhoods after it gets dark. This is especially true on […]
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that WakeMed Key Community Care (WKCC) has been approved as one of 123 new Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). WakeMed Key Community Care – a collaboration between WakeMed Health & Hospitals, WakeMed Physician Practices and Key Physicians – brings together a significant […]
Have you ever stood up too fast and gotten light headed or dizzy? If so, you are not alone. In fact, vertigo is quite common. Dr. Michael Ferguson, a WakeMed ear, nose and throat specialist, talked at length with a Charlotte Observer reporter about the condition and what can be done to relieve the dizzying […]
Every WakeMed employee knows what the WakeWay means. It means showing somebody where to go instead of telling them. It means listening and responding with empathy. It means treating everybody – patients, visitors and fellow employees – with kindness. Most of the ways the WakeWay is demonstrated every day go unnoticed. Yesterday, we had two public […]
There is strong family tradition of philanthropy among the Ashworth family of Cary. It began in 1957, when Ralph and Daphne Ashworth moved to the quiet, tree-lined streets of this little town just west of Raleigh. Ralph, a pharmacist by trade, opened Ashworth Drugs, where he built a business that has become a cornerstone of […]
In this issue, we pay tribute to two retiring, pioneering cardiologists, Ray Cheely, MD and Amarendra Reddy, MD, and we take a look back and a look ahead at Raleigh’s cardiology practices and its physicians. We also profile three inspiring patient stories of exceptional care delivered by WakeMed cardiologists. These three patients faced an aortic dissection, a valve replacement […]
Recently, The News & Observer included a story about the increase in death among 10 to 14 year olds in North Carolina based on data from 2012. Although deaths were up in this age group for all causes, a significant increase was seen in suicides, homicides and poisonings. This data points to the intense need for […]
Keeping a supply of a variety of herbs and spices can not only make your food taste great; it can also make eating healthy easier. Spices have traditionally been used to prevent and cure ailments. A number of herbs and spices even have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-oxidant properties. Additionally, by flavoring your food using herbs […]
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