Your sinus headache could be caused by changes in the weather or more precisely changes in environmental pressure. Most often, sinus headaches are associated with low pressure weather systems. Weather CAN be a Factor in Headaches Your sinuses are an extensive network of tiny tubes leading to the nasal cavity. These tubes, when your sinuses […]
WakeMed would like to thank former cardiac patient Michael Dean Chadwick and Advancing the Heart for the generous gift of 25 wristwatch-style heart monitors that will be used by patients of the WakeMed Cardiac Rehab Program. Valued at $50 each, the monitors will remain with the program so that multiple patients can use and benefit from them. The monitors will […]
No child should ever have to fear for his or her safety while waiting for the school bus. But in recent weeks, too many children have ended up in the emergency room instead of their school building due to a preventable accident at the bus stop. “We’ve seen multiple children here at WakeMed after bus […]
October is National Audiology Awareness Month & National Protect Your Hearing Month. If you have concerns about your hearing, now is the time to receive a complete audiological evaluation through WakeMed Physician Practices (WPP) – ENT, Head & Neck Surgery. Our experienced ASHA-certified audiologists will make the appropriate recommendations for hearing amplification, and if necessary, […]
As hospitals across the country ready themselves for a possible outbreak of Ebola in the United States, WakeMed is pulling staff together to learn more about handling the deadly virus in a health care setting. Trainings, organized and led internally by the WakeMed Emergency Services Institute (ESI), began in September and will continue throughout October […]
This October is going to be a big month for WakeMed in the community! We are excited to be hosting events that are geared toward family fun and safety, including Operation Pumpkin, the Families First Fun Fest and CPR Anytime for Infant & Pediatric Emergencies. Operation Pumpkin On Saturday, October 11, join us for a […]
On Friday, Sept. 19, the Greater Raleigh Chamber will recognize and celebrate Wake County first responders by hosting the sixth annual Greater Raleigh Chamber/Wells Fargo First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. In light of this event, WakeMed would also like to recognize and thank the courageous men and women who selflessly dedicate their lives to helping make our community a safer place. […]
WakeMed recognizes National Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14-20) and the important contributions made to our organization each and every day by our environmental services and housekeeping professionals. These dedicated employees play a huge role in helping to deliver high-quality and safe patient care, and they continue to enhance satisfaction and infection control practices for the benefit of […]
Home is supposed to be the safest place for your entire family. However, household injuries are one of the top reasons children under the age of 3 visit the emergency room (KidsHealth.org). With a new class geared toward safety and first aid techniques, WakeMed wants to help you identify potential hazards within your home and […]
Weren’t able to attend the North Campus drying in event yesterday? See a few fun pictures of the event. Learn more about the new WakeMed Women’s Hospital opening in May 2015.
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