Looking for something fun (and maybe a little educational) to do this weekend? The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences has partnered with local healthcare organizations, including WakeMed, to present the first Innovations in Health Day on Saturday, June 15 from 9 am to 2 pm. All day the WakeMed Center for Innovative Learning will […]
WakeMed Health & Hospitals recently honored Tim Harris, MD, of Wake Orthopaedics, with the prestigious Harry E. Dascomb, MD, Award. WakeMed’s highest teaching honor, the Dascomb Award is presented annually to a physician who demonstrates excellence in teaching and patient care. During a May 30 award presentation, Dr. Harris was recognized for being a leader in orthopaedics as a […]
Every year we post something reminding parents and caregivers to be diligent about not leaving children in the car accidently – especially when temperatures rise. Unfortunately, this year in the United States eight children have already died because they were left in a hot car. One of these deaths was just last month in Asheville, […]
Construction is underway at WakeMed North Healthplex to transform it into Wake County’s fifth hospital and the county’s first dedicated Women’s Hospital. Scheduled to open in May 2015, there’s a lot more going on these days than just moving dirt. Visible site changes are starting to happen. We look forward to sharing construction updates with […]
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see my fair share of bounce house and trampoline injuries. These injuries occur primarily in children ages 4 to 15 and in adventurous caretakers (mothers, fathers, etc). Trampolines have been improved with the addition of safety netting. The netting around trampolines and walls around bounce houses do help to prevent […]
The weather is finally warming up and it is a great time to get outside. Whether in your backyard or on the Appalachian Trail, avoiding poison ivy is key to an enjoyable outdoor experience. Poison Ivy Facts Fact: You’ve all heard the phrase “leaves of three, let it be.” Poison ivy and poison sumac (commonly […]
Medical researchers are advising physicians to strongly advocate for plant-based diets as a cost effective intervention to combat rising health care costs. A special report published The Permanente Journal states that unhealthy lifestyle choices are contributing to the spread of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The article stresses the importance of limiting meats, dairy and […]
WakeMed is home to two Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers in Raleigh and Cary, and once again, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are honoring these 24/7 dedicated stroke teams with national Get With The Guidelines® awards for the high-quality care they provide to stroke patients. • WakeMed Cary Hospital – Stroke […]
Wake Specialty Physicians – primary care is offering sports physicals for the price of a $20 donation to the school or organization of your choice. No appointment is required. So, come on out and take advantage of this great deal in support of your favorite cause. Wake Specialty Physicians – Garner Primary Care Wednesday, May 22 […]
Today, we officially launched a new website. The site is designed to offer consumers candid dialogue about what works in healthcare, where there are opportunities for improvement as well as how WakeMed is addressing problems inherent in the current healthcare system. The site presents issues that can be solved by hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance companies, consumers, […]
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