WakeMed is home to two Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers in Raleigh and Cary, and once again, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are honoring these 24/7 dedicated stroke teams with national Get With The Guidelines® awards for the high-quality care they provide to stroke patients. • WakeMed Cary Hospital – Stroke […]
Wake Specialty Physicians – primary care is offering sports physicals for the price of a $20 donation to the school or organization of your choice. No appointment is required. So, come on out and take advantage of this great deal in support of your favorite cause. Wake Specialty Physicians – Garner Primary Care Wednesday, May 22 […]
Every single day, when we need them most, EMS is there. Without fail, they are ready, willing and able to take lifesaving action. During National EMS Week (May 19-25), and every week of the year, WakeMed acknowledges and honors the hard work and devotion of all the EMS providers serving to help keep our communities […]
Between Mother’s Day (May 12) and Father’s Day (June 16), the Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at WakeMed Cary Hospital is hosting a diaper and wipes drive for families in need. By partnering with The Diaper Train, a local not-for-profit diaper bank, diapers and wipes are distributed to organizations serving low-income families in Wake County. Diapers […]
The threat of frost has almost passed making it the perfect time to get those summer and fall veggie seeds and plants into the ground. The newest issue of WakeMed Families First magazine is hot off the presses and includes a great article all about different kinds of squash – when to plant it, how to […]
Cary community come Walk with WakeMed this Sunday, April 14 in Fred Bond Park. The event will include a one or two mile family friendly walk led by Wake Specialty Physicians – Parkway Primary Care doctors, music, kids activities, health education and an appearance by Twinkle, WakeMed Children’s mascot. The benefits of walking include a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that 2,000 Americans under age 25 die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. For competitive athletes, the risk is three times greater. This free screening event is open to athletes in all disciplines between 12 and 18 years of age. Participants and parents will receive results on the day […]
Garner community come Walk with WakeMed next Sunday, March 10 in White Deer Park. The event will include a one or two mile family friendly walk led by Wake Specialty Physicians – Garner Primary Care doctors, music, kids activities, health education and an appearance by Twinkle, WakeMed Children’s mascot. The benefits of walking include a decreased risk of cardiovascular […]
Registration just opened for WakeMed-sponsored CPR trainings* being offered during the month of March. Why learn CPR? CPR is an important skill to master for the health of your loved ones because most heart attacks occur at home. Studies have proven survival rates markedly increase for heart attack victims who have prompt CPR. This is […]
February is American Heart Month, and to celebrate Cameron Village and WakeMed Heart Center have partnered to increase awareness among women about heart disease. If you spend $250 or more between now and Feb. 14, you can choose one of three great gift with purchase items from Bailey’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Madison, or Great […]
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