As most parents know, minor head trauma is incredibly common in children. Most active kids will at some point will either hit their head from a fall, run into an immovable object with their head, be struck in their head with some other object, fall off a bike or down the stairs, fall out of […]
I am often asked by parents whether children should be taken to the closest emergency department or possibly take a little more time in the car and come directly to the Children’s Emergency Department on WakeMed Raleigh Campus. I expect as we open more freestanding emergency departments like North Healthplex and Apex Healthplex, that this […]
Tomorrow, the WakeMed Diversity & Inclusion Council will honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. And, we would like to cordially invite Veterans to join us. We has identified more than 320 WakeMed employees, physicians and volunteer veterans who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed […]
WakeMed has been helping Wake Technical Community College provide high-quality training for the region’s nurses and health professionals for more than 50 years. Now, that commitment was recognized with a national philanthropy award. The Council for Resource Development (CRD), based in Washington D.C. bestowed the Community College Benefactors Award on WakeMed. WakeMed’s long-standing partnership with […]
Sesame Street is making a real impact these days with viral videos and PSAs that communicate simple, but very important messages to young and old alike. Remember last year when Elmo taught us how to stay healthy by sneezing into our elbow? Now, Grover and Rosita star in a PSA teaching us all about the […]
It’s that time of year again when our clocks tell us one thing and our bodies tells us another. Yes, the end of daylight savings time is Saturday, November 7. For young children who are early birds, avoid crankiness by helping them adjust their sleep schedules to the change gradually. Try to move bed and […]
The weather is getting colder and for many this means an excuse not to exercise. But the weather in your living room or at the gym is always ideal for a no-excuses workout. You may also have access to fitness tools you didn’t even know you had. Here are just a few suggestions to help […]
Did you know that school lunches were started as a hunger relief and feeding program for kids? Did you also know that North Carolina is one of the few states that do not provide any money for childhood nutrition or that the school lunch program is also tied to a commodity program for farmers? Changing […]
For a safe and fun-filled Halloween, remember these safety tips. Make sure your little princesses, ghosts and goblins follow these guidelines: Costumes should be short and snug – baggy sleeves or billowy capes and skirts can trip your child up and catch fire if they brush against jack-o-lanterns or candle flames. Shoes need to fit […]
Drivers need to do their part to keep trick-or-treaters safe. Remember these tips when driving on Halloween: Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road. Keep your full headlights on so you can spot children and families from a greater distance. Take extra time […]
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