Three-day holiday weekends often bring the inspiration to do something new and different, even if you don’t have plans to travel out of town. Since Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, you might be looking for some ideas. Luckily, Hailee Wingfield, MA, CISSN, ACSM EP-C, GFI, AHC, a fitness specialist with WakeMed’s […]
We are currently smack dab in the middle of the most popular birth months of the year – July, August and September. Actually, September is typically the most common birth month, with September 16 being the most common birthday of all. The fact that these hot summer months are the most popular is not surprising […]
This July, we welcomed apPRAISErs from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® who visited WakeMed for four days. Nurses and employees from throughout our organization gathered at the main entrance of Raleigh Campus to offer the apPRAISErs a warm greeting and show their WakeMed pride. The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program was developed […]
Thank you to our employees, physicians, friends and neighbors for your support of the 2015 WakeMed Scrub Run. Your participation, donations, time, energy and assistance helped us raise funds for the WakeMed Children’s Hospital through the WakeMed Foundation, and we are truly grateful. Without you, this event, and the benefit to our pediatric patients and their families, would […]
Next Saturday, June 20, WakeMed will host the 2015 WakeMed Scrub Run 5K/10K & Fun Fest in downtown Raleigh. We’re expecting sunny weather, energetic runners and walkers, and a great day to raise money for WakeMed Children’s. The entire community is invited to join together in Raleigh’s City Plaza to enjoy this festive, family-friendly event which will also […]
In many ways, preparing for a marathon or a half marathon is the same as preparing for a 5K or 10K. When getting ready for any running event, the focus is always on hydration and nutrition. The difference comes in when you start prepping and what and how much you eat. The reasoning is simple; […]
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to […]
Ladies – you’re busy. Growing kids, aging parents, not to mention work, inside the home and out. But where do YOU fall on that priority list? You need to take a little time to focus on your own health and well-being. As we age, our bodies change, and we can face different health challenges. No […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathoners, help us help you run your very best race by consulting these resources. Marathon Preparation – Advice on hydration, eating and what to wear before, during and after the race Do Shoes Make a Difference for Athletics? Don’t Forgo the Stretch – To stretch or not to stretch. The answers vary depending […]
Premature birth, or birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is the leading cause of death among America’s newborns (source: March of Dimes). That’s why World Prematurity Day, observed on Monday, November 17, is so important. It’s a day to raise awareness for the issue of premature birth and to gain more support for the research […]
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