Labor Day is the day America celebrates its workers. At WakeMed, we have a lot of workers. 8,359 to be exact. In fact, WakeMed is the largest private employer in Wake County. On this Labor Day, we would like to give a shout-out to each and every employee. Thank you for your commitment and dedication […]
WakeMed Health & Hospitals has received a $466,510 grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation to improve the lives of mentally ill homeless men and women in the greater Wake County area. The three-year grant will be used to coordinate care and provide support services that may result in stability for 150 program participants per […]
In December, WakeMed Raleigh Campus will be the new home of Au Bon Pain, a national marketplace café offering artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and a coffee bar. The café will be located in a new retail area near the WakeMed Gift Shop and Pharmacy and will sell made-to-order and grab-and-go sandwiches, soups/salads & […]
On Tuesday, August 7th WakeMed Campus Police participated in the 29th Annual National Night Out, a campaign to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate participation in local anticrime programs and strengthen neighborhood/police community partnerships. Here are a couple of pictures from the event at North Hills taken by Herbert Battle, photographer and officer with […]
On Saturday, August 18th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Wake Orthopaedics, Safe Kids Wake County and DuPuy Mitek, a Johnson and Johnson company, are partnering to offer athletes ages 10 and up, parents and coaches tips and techniques to prevent and manage sports-related injuries. The clinic will […]
The season of fresh summer produce is here. Bushels of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, peaches, watermelon and more are currently for sale in farmer’s markets across the county. Chances are there is a farmer’s market near you. Advocates for Health in Action has pulled together a database of Wake County Farmer’s Markets. There are […]
The most recent issue of Families First, which is hot off the presses, included creative activities for kids (and parents/sitters) looking for some indoor fun during the dog days of summer. In no particular order, here are 30 ways to beat the heat. Have an indoor picnic Enjoy story time at the library Jump at […]
News of the Whooping Cough epidemic is pervasive in the media these days with experts recommending that adults get a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot in an effort to protect the children in their lives. There are many resources where you can get a whooping cough booster, including your primary care physician, urgent care centers, the county […]
WakeMed President and CEO Bill Atkinson discusses the system’s ability to respond to mass casualty disasters on WRAL-TV.
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