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 […]
At WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital, therapeutic technologies have become an integral part of patient treatment over the past decade. These specialized therapeutic interventions help patients navigate their own unique paths to healing. The treatment plan for each patient is far from one-size-fits-all. “As therapists, we want to optimize treatment time with our patients. Therapeutic technologies that […]
History of Virtual Reality in Health Care Dating back to 2011, researchers noted that virtual reality (VR) was proven an effective methodology for rehabilitative treatment. “In clinical settings and experimental studies, participants immersed in VR experienced reduced levels of pain, less general distress/unpleasantness and report[ed] a desire to use VR again during painful medical procedures.” […]
For many kids, at least one item on the holiday wish list is a digital device. Phones, tablets and video games are pervasive in society. Plus, they provide access to friends and information and are often a status symbol for kids. It’s difficult to imagine an existence without digital devices. Yet, it’s important to strike […]
Transforming ideas into creative solutions — that’s what we do! Founded in 2019 with the kickoff of the WakeMed drone program, our WakeMed Innovations department is a place where employees are welcome to dabble in ideas that address the unmet needs of our patients and their families. Diana Rhyne, executive director of Research & Innovation, says, […]
Anyone who has dealt with chronic back pain knows that relief isn’t easy to find. While a myriad of conservative treatment options exist, including medication therapy, physical therapy, and steroid injections — many patients still struggle to achieve long-term relief without surgery. Yet, most patients are hesitant to undergo a major operation due to the many […]
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 […]
WakeMed is pleased to have recently introduced a new pilot program designed to support our heart surgery patients through their recovery with the use of a wearable health tracker device (FitBit Inspire HR activity tracker). The program, funded by The Duke Endowment, is known as Perfect Care. Using mobile app technology, it supports recent heart […]
Cancer. It’s a diagnosis that sends shockwaves of fear. Long treatment protocols are coupled with harsh side effects and punctuated by possible terminal prognosis. Undoubtedly, cancer is one disease that, when caught early enough, can save a patient from grueling treatment regimens and even a death sentence. Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography (PET/CT) A critical weapon […]
Cary Hospital is leading the way in minimally-invasive, robotic surgical techniques with the adoption of three new, highly-advanced robots. Meet our latest surgical robots – all operated by some of the most talented, board-certified surgeons in the Triangle. Check out our Innovation Day & Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedic Seminars! Meet the Stryker Mako System If you’ve got […]
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