Building on our most recent blog about treating emergencies on the football field, we wanted to share this story just aired by WTVD about a student athlete who collapsed during football practice. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated occurrence. Every year right here in our community, student athletes collapse and sometimes die due to undiagnosed heart […]
Have you ever thought about what it takes to provide resuscitation to a football player in cardiac arrest? When time is of the essence, removing helmets, padding, etc. can consume precious seconds. WakeMed’s Center for Innovative Learning and the WakeMed Clinical Research Unit are working together to determine the best way to deliver lifesaving care […]
Warm weather means it is snakebite season in the Raleigh/Durham area. Our state actually leads the nation in snakebite cases per capita every year! North Carolina is home to many different species of snakes; most are harmless, but some can give venomous bites to humans. In the WakeMed system, we see about 100 snakebites per […]
Emergency situations that require a trip to the hospital occur without forewarning. This means patients often arrive in pajamas or damaged soiled clothing. Everybody is aware hospital gowns are not that fashion-forward. When it comes time to go home, clean new clothing can make all the difference. Volunteer-run clothing closets at hospitals fill this […]
Today, we would like to congratulate Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine for welcoming its first class of students. Even before opening today, Campbell’s program can be deemed a success due to the fact that they chose their first class of 162 students from over 4,000 applications submitted from across the country. Campbell’s program will […]
A 2013 survey by Public Policy Polling found that around 40 million people in the United States identify themselves as vegetarian. The term ‘vegetarian’ has historically been a subject of prejudice, misconceptions and ridicule. However, the majority of people who decide to forgo meat do it out of compassion for all living things, respect for the […]
Whenever there is a lot of rain, you can expect to see more mosquitoes because of the standing water left behind. Standing water is a necessary part of the mosquito life cycle. So, with an influx of mosquitoes in the area, now is a great time to discuss mosquito bites, prevention and treatment. Mosquito Bites […]
Gallbladder disease, although relatively common, can take a while to diagnose because the problem often starts as mild indigestion or stomach pain and eventually progresses into stabbing pain and debilitating discomfort. Additionally, symptoms may come and go and often only occur after eating a heavy or fatty meal. According to Dr. Ndidi Azikiwe with Wake Specialty […]
Ten years ago today, Dr. Atkinson joined WakeMed as president & CEO. During his tenure, he has made a positive impact on the hospital system and the community. Thank you for ten years of growth, change, and unwavering dedication to increasing access to quality patient care for all.
Are you growing summer squash? Farmer Lisa Sluder from Raleigh City Farm reminds us to make family time in the mornings to enjoy the beautiful squash blossoms while they are open. Take a Closer Look There will be male and female squash blossoms. Sometimes the males bloom first and are more abundant. You may see […]
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