Hello, my name is Tom Gough and I’m WakeMed’s Senior Vice President & Administrator of Community Hospitals. That means I have the incredible opportunity to work with and for the community to make sure Cary Hospital is the best place in the region to meet the growing healthcare needs of you and your neighbors. Like […]
Category: WakeMed News
Why I Give: Marco Rodriguez
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Marco Rodriguez, a local leader and Foundation supporter, to talk about why he gives back to the people and places that make this community great. I’m originally from Venezuela. I lived in Oklahoma for 13 […]
Why I Give: Brenda Gibson
“WakeMed is the hospital in this community looking after the people in this community. The mission of WakeMed is so different than any other organization. There is a culture at WakeMed of people wanting to help.”
Our Love Light Family: Stacy and Jonathan Holley
In January, Stacy and Jonathan Holley of Raleigh found out they were pregnant and were overwhelmed with joy. On February 12, that joy was tripled when their OB/GYN discovered Stacy was pregnant with triplets. Three baby boys! The Holleys did as any expecting couple would do. They told family and friends the exciting news, began […]
WakeMed Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2020 by IBM Watson Health
WakeMed was today named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. The study spotlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. Home to the WakeMed Heart Center and WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians, WakeMed […]
Bariatrics Recipe Corner: Thanksgiving Substitutes
View a printable version of this blog post. Sugar Free Egg Nog *This recipe is intended for patients who have successfully completed the Full Liquid phase and are in the semi-solid phase. INGREDIENTS 4 cups skim milk 1 cup fat free egg substitute (Egg Beaters) 3 tbsp Jell-O Sugar Free Instant Pudding Mix 6 packets […]
Activate Good to Host Family Volunteer Day Sponsored by WakeMed
On Saturday, November 23, 2019, Activate Good will be bringing together families from around the Triangle in recognition of Family Volunteer Day – a day of service that celebrates the power of families who volunteer together while supporting their local communities. A Way to Give Back to the Community Established more than two decades ago […]
Fight Child Hunger at the Farmers Market!
In North Carolina, 1 out of every 5 children is at risk of hunger. Hungry children face immense challenges at school: it is hard to focus on an empty stomach, and they are more likely to repeat a grade or suffer health problems. With the school year fast approaching, the Wake Med Farmers Market is […]
WakeMed All Access App
WakeMed is now releasing a new app on both the Apple app store and the Google Play store called WakeMed All Access. The app includes a large number of features that will be of use to anyone thinking about their medical needs. Wayfinding at Your Fingertips One of the numerous features that is particularly interesting […]
Mindfulness in the Work Place
The average American work day consists of nine “high stress” hours in a fast paced work environment. Meeting a deadline, balancing conference calls, and a large amount of time spent staring at a computer screen has become the norm. This new norm can negatively impact both your physical health and your mental health. Yoga and […]
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