Danny Fanning lives for a thrill. A volunteer firefighter from 1975 to 2002, drummer for a local band and a motorcyclist and drag racer for much of his life, Danny loves whatever revs up his adrenaline and sends his heart pounding. Energy Levels from High to Low In early January 2016, his high-energy lifestyle screeched […]
When a heart beats out of sync, it can be an anomaly or hint at bigger issues. Little did David Keith know, his irregular heart beat was a whisper of what was to come. In December 2020, after hearing an irregular heart beat with his stethoscope, David’s primary care physician determined that he had atrial […]
Check out the latest updates from WakeMed Cary Hospital, including everything you need to know about our Geriatric Emergency Department, STEMI coverage, Medical District moves, gifts, events and more — all right here in Cary. NEW SERVICES WakeMed Cary Hospital Receives Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation It’s official! WakeMed Cary Hospital’s Emergency Department has achieved the gold […]
75-year-old Gyan Mehta resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife, Laurie, who is blind and is supported by her guide dog, Nisbit. Over many years, their lives have been enhanced by the devoted care of six service dogs. Confident Laurie was in good hands with Nisbit, in mid-November, Gyan flew to Durham, North Carolina, for […]
Sneakers. What’s not to love? Generations of sneakerheads have cultivated an obsession as they collect, trade and share — coveting vast stores of knowledge about the brand histories and designs. Sneakers aren’t just for sneakerheads though. They are a wardrobe essential. The right sneakers not only feel great and provide necessary protection for your feet, […]
Ankle sprains occur as a result of a twisting injury to the ankle in which the ligaments that connect the ankle bones (fibula and/or tibia) to the foot bones (talus) are stretched or torn either partially or completely. Types of Ankle Sprains There are different classification systems for ankle sprains. All of these systems are based […]
A spinal cord injury impacts the entire bodily system, but there is hope for a very bright future. In part one of this blog series, we learned about why rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury is critical. Take a moment to read what Diane Gilewicz, MSN, RN, CRRN, has to share about the types of […]
WakeMed Outpatient Rehabilitation therapists are certified and qualified to deliver complete decongestive therapy (CDT). They are trained in the Dr. Vodder method of manual lymphatic drainage — the gold standard for people living with lymphedema. The Lymphatic System Explained The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymph vessels and nodes throughout the body that […]
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can be devastating. It is important to understand the prevalence and how to prevent injury. At WakeMed, our Spinal Cord Injury Program can help. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month gives us the opportunity to educate the community, recognize those living with SCI and offer support to organizations that are striving to […]
New York native, wife and mother of two, Diane Gilewicz has been a part of WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital for more than 30 years and serves currently as the Director of WakeMed’s Spinal Cord Injury Program. She began her career working on a medical surgical unit as a registered nurse before finding her passion for care and […]
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