As the weather starts to turn colder, the risk of fires increases significantly. Nationwide, 457 children ages 14 and under died in 2007 due to unintentional fire- and burn-related injuries, and 96,756 more were injured. Approximately 80 percent of all fire-related deaths and injuries occur in the home, and young children are at a particularly […]
When you think of WakeMed and its pediatric services, the Children’s Hospital, Children’s Emergency Department, and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery probably come to mind. But did you know that WakeMed Mobile Critical Care Services has a dedicated pediatric truck and specially trained team to transport children and neonates? In North Carolina, there are only a […]
Tonight Solas is hosting the first dinner of the Supper Club series benefiting the expansion of the WakeMed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Throughout the month of October, the WakeMed Foundation has partnered with some of downtown Raleigh’s best locally owned restaurants to bring you delicious three-course dinners, each paired with a glass of specially selected […]
Want to know more about the flu after reading Dr. Holly’s recent blog? Please be sure to join Dr. Michelle Casey of Falls Point Medical Group on Tuesday, October 12 for her Head to Toe seminar on the flu v/s the common cold. She will talk about the differences between cold and flu, how to […]
Be aware that a flash flood watch is in effect this morning through Friday morning, as heavy rains are expected for the next 24-36 hours in our area. Please use caution while on the roads over the next few days. Remember: Do not drive through flooded areas. For more information on what to do during […]
Everyone experiences some type of back pain in their lifetime, but does constant back or neck pain prevent you from enjoying your day-to-day life to its fullest? An intricate design made of bones like vertebrae and ribs, disks, muscles, ligaments and nerves, our backs take a lot of daily wear and tear that can result […]
Friday’s Triangle Business Journal included recognitions of the best places to work in the Triangle. WakeMed was recognized in the Giant Companies category. As part of the printed recognition, the TBJ included feedback from one WakeMed employee. Here’s what staff nurse Dana Earle, RN, had to say about why WakeMed is a special place to […]
You probably know your handicap, but do you know your cholesterol? What about your blood pressure? Lucky for you it’s WakeMed Cary Hospital Health Day at the SAS Tournament tomorrow. This is the 10th year of the tournament and the 10th year WakeMed has participated as a sponsor and wellness partner. On your way into […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration is hosting a drug disposal opportunity this Saturday, September 25, including at many locations in our community. This is a great opportunity to properly dispose of old medications. Find a location near you by clicking here. Lynn Eschenbacher is a manager in the Pharmacy on WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
Fat Town Interested in the how behavioral and environmental factors influence the diet of a preteen? These slides compiled by the National Initiative for Children’s Health Care Quality demonstrate how these factors affect obesity in our communities. Fat Town: How characteristics of a town relate to obesity Everyone knows there is a childhood obesity epidemic […]
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