It wouldn’t be summer in North Carolina without sweet, summer corn to brighten up your diet. Native to North Carolina, corn (also known as maize) grows here primarily in the coastal plains where the rich soil is ideal. It’s typically planted in April, and is harvested during the summer months – making it the perfect […]
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 […]
At WakeMed, we are guided by a simple — yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. To provide the best care for our patients, we recruit the best minds and the biggest hearts — our employees. We care for our employees, and […]
Everyone craves a sweet treat every now and then, but when you’re managing health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and/or cholesterol, finding the right balance of satisfying your sweet tooth and not overindulging can be challenging. The good news is, it can be done. While many desserts are high in saturated fat, […]
According to the American Heart Association, “The facts are clear: Regular physical activity benefits people who have heart disease as well as those who don’t.” “Even 30 minutes of activity – and it doesn’t need to be high-impact aerobics – five days a week provide us with lots of benefits,” says Hailee Rich, a certified fitness […]
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 […]
Fall is here, and it’s Thanksgiving season – making it a great time to look back on all we’ve accomplished for our patients and the community here at WakeMed Cary Hospital this year. It’s safe to say that it’s been a challenging, yet remarkable year for Cary Hospital and our community. As we’ve continued to […]
Brussels Sprout Arugula Walnut Slaw SERVES 4 Need a heart healthy veggie side dish for your Thanksgiving meal? This flavorful slaw makes for a great starter! INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 pounds of Brussels sprout 5 oz arugula 2 shallots 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoon seeded dijon mustard 3 tablespoon maple syrup 1 […]
Fall is here, and it’s Thanksgiving season – a time I like to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for and the many accomplishments we have to be proud of. As Senior Vice President & Administrator of WakeMed North Hospital, I can confirm that it has been both a challenging and also a […]
Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder and occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It affects between 20 and 40 percent of adults, can contribute to many diseases and can lead to serious outcomes, including the following: Cardiovascular diseases Increased insulin resistance in the body, making diabetes more difficult to control […]
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