Each technology revolution brings new ergonomic concerns. In fact, this recent article in the Huffington Post brought to light the toll texting is taking on our bodies. With the help of Chris Billiar, supervisor of rehab therapy at WakeMed Physician Practices – Physical Therapy in north Raleigh, we’ve identified five easy steps to help fix […]
Every day in the hospital, our chaplains, who are dedicated members of our Spiritual Care team, spread messages of grace and thanksgiving to patients and their families who are facing tremendous adversity. One of our chaplain supervisors shared the following insightful words to help us all live a more grateful life and ultimately improve our physical […]
Health magazine recently analyzed the top 100 restaurant chains in the United States and ranked them according to the availability of healthy options on their menus. WakeMed congratulates Au Bon Pain Café & Bakery for raking third overall! The restaurant was specifically touted for its selection of low-calorie soups. Read more. Located on the first floor of our Raleigh […]
Premature birth, or birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is the leading cause of death among America’s newborns (source: March of Dimes). That’s why World Prematurity Day, observed on Monday, November 17, is so important. It’s a day to raise awareness for the issue of premature birth and to gain more support for the research […]
Each November, we take the opportunity to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the American armed forces. Here at WakeMed, we are fortunate to have more than 400 active and veteran service members among our team. These employees, physicians and volunteers have made remarkable contributions to […]
Several superheroes from the N.C. State football team, plus Mrs. Wuf, recently visited WakeMed Children’s, filled with Halloween spirit. Everyone had a great time; it was truly a visit our staff and patients will never forget. Thank you Wolfpack! And good thing N.C. State gave us this video of the event, so we could share it with all […]
Many new mothers might think that their own breast milk and formula are the only two choices when it comes to feeding their newborn babies. But thanks to the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, and only 14 other milk banks in the United States, donated breast milk presents a third option for newborn and infant nutrition. […]
This October, as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WakeMed has begun offering 3D mammography at Cary Hospital. While traditional 2D screening mammography is a valuable tool in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, 3D mammography has been shown to improve breast cancer detection by providing a more detailed, complete view of the breast […]
This Friday is Halloween, the black and orange, candy-filled holiday that brings out the festively spooky side in many of us. If you are planning to participate in trick-or-treating festivities this Friday, help your children and the children in your neighborhood make better choices by offering healthier snacks and fun giveaways instead of sweets that are full of sugar and fat. Julie Paul, a registered […]
It is common for people to think that their doctor will prescribe them an antibiotic to “cure” a cold, influenza (flu) or bronchitis, and they are surprised when their doctor does not. The truth is health care providers should not and usually do not prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Almost all colds and […]
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