May 6, 2022, was a clear weekend for competitive skydiving at a Hoke County, North Carolina parachute center. Skydivers came from around the region, including other states, to partake in the competition. Scott Trimble traveled from Ohio for the event. He had recently advanced from a student to a licensed parachuter. The event weighted participants […]
Trey Byrd has always loved working with his hands. Having grown up on a farm, he’s never been afraid of hands-on, hard work. Fast forward to his high school graduation, Trey was ready to find a career path that would offer him fulfillment and a chance to be out and about and up and moving. […]
When you’re in pain, speedy relief is what you need. At WakeMed’s Kidney Stone Center, speedy relief is what you get. Available twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, the WakeMed “Stone Phone” rings continuously, receiving calls from patients both near and far, experiencing painful kidney stones and desperate for immediate treatment. A kidney […]
Twice a week, Jack Montgomery drives himself to WakeMed for outpatient therapy. He’s pretty proud of that because not that long ago, there was a lot of uncertainty about his future mobility and independence after a frightening car accident in June 2021 left him with a spinal cord injury, concussion and broken clavicle. It was […]
WakeMed clinical nurse, Amanda Page, cares for patients in the WakeMed Raleigh Campus, surgical operating room. She’s seen her fair share of challenging cases and has been instrumental in the recovery of untold numbers of patients who have come through the doors. Kind, compassionate and precise: she’s excellent at what she does because she’s had […]
The decision to have surgery is a serious one that often comes with many patient concerns. How long will I be in the hospital and what will recovery be like? What are the complication risks, and how soon until I can get back to my regular routine? These are common, valid concerns for anyone considering […]
Hernias are a common medical condition that impact millions of people per year – and some patients even battle recurring hernia problems. Not all hernias are created equally, though. Certain small hernias may go undetected, and some will never need treatment. But, for those hernias causing discomfort or potential complications – getting treatment from a […]
It’s time to kick off a healthy new year! Losing weight is one of the best ways to improve your overall health, reduce your risk factors for chronic diseases, and improve your confidence. If you’re tired of trying the latest fad diet each new year, it might be a great time to learn about how […]
Obesity is a serious problem in the United States. 40% of adults are obese and another 30% are overweight[1] which means that currently, the majority of our population is either overweight or obese. 19% of children are obese1. These numbers are increasing. Obesity is associated with numerous medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, […]
A hernia is a hole in a muscle anywhere in the abdominal wall that is either natural or due to an injury or surgery. When a hernia develops, it is important to seek medical attention. Dr. Ian Villanueva, a surgeon with WakeMed Physician Practices – General & Bariatric Surgery, sees and treats many patients who […]
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