Have you ever done something that gave you the sensation of feeling light headed or dizzy? Recently, UNC basketball coach, Roy Williams, suffered a vertigo attack, but Coach Williams isn’t alone. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), there are more than a dozen different types of balance disorders. Of […]
Too often, heart disease is thought of as a male-only disease. However, women of all ages and backgrounds are just as much at risk. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. By raising awareness about the importance of heart health, women can be empowered to take […]
Knowledge is power – especially when it comes to heart disease. It’s this knowledge that can help save the life of your mother, daughter, sister, grandmother – or other important female in your life. You Can Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women Help us spread awareness about women’s heart health by empowering women to become […]
Tomorrow (February 5th) is National Wear Red Day, and we’re participating in a colorful way: by wearing red! Whether it’s a hat, socks, lipstick, or other fashion item – grab it and wear it to help show your support for women who are surviving and thriving with heart disease. Wearing red is also a way […]
We get this question frequently from mothers who have had one or more c-sections and would prefer a vaginal birth with a subsequent pregnancy. We asked Seth Brody, OB/GYN and executive medical director for women’s services at WakeMed, to provide some guidance for expectant mothers on this question. Here is his answer: “In general, we […]
One of the best ways you can help a hospitalized patient is to donate blood because one out of every 10 patients entering the hospital will receive a blood transfusion. Hospitals frequently run short of certain blood types like O negative (the universal donor) and B (a more rare blood type). If you have either […]
The most popular New Year’s resolution is to get healthy and lose weight. Make this the year that those resolutions result in real change by following the very sensible advice of dietitians and nutrition scientists around the world. This advice is summed up in a recent News & Observer article written by WakeMed’s own Parul Kharod. […]
Throughout the year WakeMed is fortunate to receive countless gifts that help bring comfort and care to patients and their families. As the holidays approach, many families and community groups make an extra commitment to give a little more to support kids and families who are in difficult situations. The gifts come in all shapes […]
It’s toy season and holiday shoppers are on the hunt for the latest, most fun and exciting gifts for their favorite little ones. But did you know that not all toys are safe? Some products contain unsafe substances, small parts or loose magnets that can seriously harm the health of our children. Education is key […]
Today is prematurity awareness day. As the home of Wake County’s most advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we hold a special place in our hearts for premature infants and their families. Watch Hannah’s story of prematurity and meet her rainbow baby.
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