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 […]
Orthopaedic Care From One Generation to the Next Passion and dedication — these are the attributes that have defined Stewart Jones’ commitment to soccer from a very young age. These very attributes would not only help her overcome a potentially career-ending injury, but they would also instill in her a work ethic calibrated to propel […]
No one ever wants to be injured, sick and stuck in the hospital. Yet, calamity strikes, and sometimes at the most inopportune times, such as right before you begin a new job, right before your wedding and even right before your birthday. When this misfortune happens to a WakeMed patient, our WakeMed care teams are […]
Since its inception, WakeMed has relied on volunteers as ambassadors, liaisons and educators. They serve a crucial role in making sure all our patients and their families have a positive experience while inside a WakeMed facility. One of those special volunteers is Anne Joyner. Anne has been volunteering at the WakeMed Cary Hospital gift shop […]
Fuquay Varina resident, James Brown, chuckles when he thinks of his newly-minted celebrity status…among kids. “Wherever I go, I find kids staring at my prosthetic leg. One day, I was walking through my neighborhood, and a little boy stopped on his tricycle to say, “I like your robot leg.” Despite the hardships that James has […]
Swayzine McLean is a longtime Raleigh resident in her 60s whose engaging presence and infectious laughter brighten everyone she meets. Commitment to Good Health After Heart Attack and Onset of Chronic Conditions Yet, her journey has not been without setbacks. Swayzine is a heart attack survivor who received an implantable defibrillator. She also lives with […]
COVID-19 has been a large part of our lives for two years. It has caused mild symptoms for some and life ending ailments for others. The WakeMed family continues to take each challenge head on, finding strength and supporting each other in the most difficult times. Below is a story of a husband and wife’s […]
When it comes to caring for the tiniest patients at WakeMed, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team is constantly thinking of innovative ways to enhance the overall experience for parents and infants. That’s why WakeMed recently added a NicView™ streaming camera system at the Level IV NICU in Raleigh and the Level III Special […]
It’s rare for an employee to celebrate ten years with one employer, much less 30 years from the time the employer opened its doors. Charles Thomas is this rare treasure. On December 9, 2021, he celebrated 30 years with WakeMed, becoming a member of the WakeMed family a week before Cary Hospital opened to the […]
Preston was like every other teenager, participating in sports, and enjoying time with his family and friends. The only obstacle that stood in Preston’s way was his severe asthma. However, Preston never let his asthma come in between the sports he loved to play and outdoor activities he enjoyed with his siblings. A Sudden Collapse […]
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