Now in in its third year, WakeMed’s annual Farmers Market returns to the Raleigh Campus bringing with it a wide selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, cooking demonstrations, health education, crafts, and more. More importantly, the Farmer’s Market operates under a ‘for the community, by the community’ mentality, serving as a way to bring together members of […]
In recent years, physicians, psychologists and economists have tried to shine a light on the connection between joy and wellness. It’s no surprise that happiness and good health go hand-in-hand. And scientific studies have found that happiness can make our hearts healthier, our immune systems stronger, and our lives longer. The Link Between Happiness & […]
Earth Day is this Friday, April 22! Though it’s beneficial to be environmentally conscious year-round, Earth Day serves as an annual reminder of new ways we can improve the way interact with the environment around us. WakeMed Corporate Integrity Compliance Specialist, Gary Ernster, mentions how his department engages in environmentally friendly behavior: We, are extremely mindful of […]
Since the late 1990s, there has been an increasing prevalence of patients being admitted to hospitals for the treatment of diverticulitis. But what exactly is diverticulitis, and who does it affect? Recently, we spoke with our own Dr. Adeyemi Lawal, a board certified Gastroenterologist at WakeMed, who helped set the record straight. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis […]
Staying properly hydrated is incredibly important – especially when it comes to kidney function and overall health. Water = A Necessary Nutrient We need water to make our bodies work well. Think of it as a nutrient that your body needs in order to function properly. For example – did you know that we lose […]
WakeMed is the second hospital in the U.S. to treat a patient with a potentially breakthrough treatment that uses Supersaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy to reduce damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack. This groundbreaking trial – called the IC-HOT study – offers a new intervention option beyond angioplasty and stenting for heart attacks, which […]
Tomorrow is the last day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, but that doesn’t mean that we should put severe weather planning and education on the back burner because the really scary thing about severe weather is that it is unpredictable. The only thing we can control about severe weather is our level of education and […]
Wake County residents are urged to attend a meeting next month to help set the top health priorities for their local communities over the next three years. On Tuesday, March 8, residents will review the results of public outreach efforts conducted last year through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Then, citizens will prioritize the […]
When it comes to cardiovascular care for patients in Wake County, NC, WakeMed is a proven leader. Our heart and vascular physicians are continually growing and developing new ways to improve heart care and quality of life for our patients – especially those who have faced limited cardiovascular treatment options in the past. In an […]
Hip pain is commonly caused due to aging or as the result of a fall. However, there are other reasons why hip pain exists, such as: tendonitis, bursitis, or arthritis, to name a few. Join us Thursday, March 3, 2016 for a FREE seminar on hip pain where we will discuss these and other issues […]
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