For those of you who missed it Monday, WakeMed Physical Therapist, Amy Howes, provided tips in a News & Observer article about how parents can encourage healthy computing. Here’s what she said: Watch Your Posture Sitting up straight can do a lot to prevent posture problems or pain in the back and neck, said Amy […]
Everyone is screened for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, some cancers and obesity each year during your physical with your primary care physician. Have you ever wondered why you are not screened for peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, or an aortic aneurysm? The answer is likely that you are not in the risk group […]
WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, one of nine, not-for-profit human milk banks in the United States, continues to experience increased demand and significantly reduced donations as indicated in last month’s blog. The lack of donations and increased need is not isolated to North Carolina. Human milk banks across the country are experiencing a similar trend, leading […]
Every day Wake County EMS responds to 225 calls per day, seeing everything from nose bleeds to heart attacks. For the most part heart attacks are the most critical calls EMS responds to each day. There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to heart attacks. Many people believe a heart attack is what […]
I picked up some interesting knowledge the other day from Lynn Eschenbacher, PharmD, and Meghan Palmer, who both work in the WakeMed Pharmacy. Maybe you know this, but I certainly didn’t. Acetaminophen is in a lot of other drugs other than just Tylenol products and their generic equivalents (which I usually buy because they are […]
Chickens, bees, and cucumbers In a box, in the ground, or in a jar At home, at a school, or in your community With a little time, a little space, dirt and some water you too can have a thriving garden of your own. Advocates for Health in Action is hosting its second annual Dig In! […]
Did you know that in 2010 the American Heart Association changed the CPR guidelines, recommending a focus on 100 compressions per minute? During this American Heart Month, WakeMed Heart & Vascular is bring CPR training to your community. You knowing CPR could prove to be very important for your friends and family at anytime. Sign up for a class today. If you are […]
Did you know that hot tap water accounts for nearly 1 in 4 of all scald burns among children and is associated with more deaths and hospitalizations than any other hot liquid burns? During National Burn Awareness Week Safe Kids Wake County reminds parents of the following simple safety measure to prevent burn injuries to […]
You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks. And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference. 1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks 2. Eatingwell.com – 25 […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program, the newest cardiac rehab class to serve western Wake County, will have its inaugural class on Monday, February 7 at the Kraft Family YMCA. The same experienced staff teaching the tenured program at WakeMed Raleigh Campus will also lead the Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program. Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab […]
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