There is no measuring the level of happiness and companionship that a pet can bring into a home. But with immense joy comes hidden dangers, particularly among seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pets account for a significant percentage of falls among seniors age 65+. Kristi Blankenship, RN, the WakeMed Trauma Coordinator […]
For Markelle Foushee, a 33-year-old CAT scan technologist, June 17, 2021 was a typical night shift at the WakeMed Raleigh Campus Emergency Department. She had just finished working and was driving home in the early hours of the morning. Little did she know, she’d leave the hospital as a health care worker and head back […]
Freak accidents — they can happen to anyone at the most unsuspecting moments, and Crystal Poole, unfortunately, is no exception. Due to no fault of her own, she found herself in the wrong place at wrong time. Crystal is a wife, a mom, a graduate student, a resident of Wake County and also a trauma […]
On Saturday, February 6, Robin Bunting was enjoying a trip to Raleigh, to visit her family for the day. She came to town to help her loved ones settle into a new property they recently purchased. A Sudden Fall Robin was in an outbuilding sorting items to place in the lofts, which involved going up […]
Spring soccer season is in full bloom and besides all the fun and camraderie, there’s a ton of sprains, strains and aching pains. Unfortunately, sports injuries are common in youth athletics. Besides the aforementioned, children also suffer bruises or broken bones. In soccer, the most common injuries are to the leg, from a twisted knee […]
In an age with devices and screens everywhere, a common condition called “tech neck” has emerged and it’s here to stay. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, chances are you’ve experienced it and overlooked it as a minor discomfort with no long-term effects. Wrong! The long-term effects of tech neck include nerve […]
When it comes to concussions, how much do you know? Test your knowledge of concussions with these interesting myths and facts related to concussions. MYTH: Helmets are an effective way to prevent concussions. FACT: Concussions occur when the brain shakes inside the skull. The brain is surrounded by fluid and has space to move around, […]
A concussion is caused by a blow to the head. It is basically an energy problem in the brain. The active areas of the brain are not getting the right amount of energy where and when they need it. A professional trained in concussion management will be able to help you identify the areas impacted for you or your […]
You are on that shaky old ladder you have been meaning to replace and stretch beyond where you should to get that string of lights placed just right. Maybe you have had a holiday beverage or two and decide it’s a great idea to ride your son’s new hover board. We know we aren’t supposed to […]
While many of us will experience aches and pains in our knees as we age, almost all knee issues are related to the degenerative process or osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the wearing away of the cartilage on the ends of the thigh and/or shin bone. While it is part of the aging process, […]
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