Have you ever wondered what kind of germs or bacteria are living on that elevator button, office microwave or restaurant table? Well, we have. And we are pleased to announce that the WakeMed Pathology Department has agreed to grow and interpret samples taken from around our community. But we want your help determining what to […]
A dedication to giving our time and talents to the community is part of our culture at WakeMed. Occasionally on this blog, we will highlight some of the exceptional organizations where WakeMed employees volunteer and make a difference by donating their time and talents. Dress for Success Dress For Success is an organization that promotes […]
BackTalk, a support group for kids and teens with scoliosis and other spinal conditions, will welcome Miss North Carolina 2009 Katherine Southard to their meeting on Saturday. In 2005, Southard competed for Miss North Carolina for the first time while in a back brace. The second time she competed was 2008, just six months after surgery […]
Chantal Howard, RN, nurse manager in the Raleigh Campus Adult Emergency Department, and Dr. Edwardo Piqueras, emergency physician with Wake Emergency Physicians, spent some time yesterday educating NBC 17 reporter Josh Green about the dangers of over exersion in extreme heat. Watch the resulting story here. And, WakeMed Diabetes Management Program Educator Rosie O’Hara talked with […]
After years of anticipation, the halls of the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital are full of excitement today as we officially open the doors to the kids and families of our community. We are so proud to be home to Wake County’s first and only dedicated Children’s Hospital. The new, 34,000 square foot Children’s Hospital is the […]
As an update to Tuesday’s blog post about venomous snakes in North Carolina, watch this video that ran on WRAL yesterday evening during the 5:30 pm newscast. Also reference Dr. German’s previous blog post complete with photos to help you identify common venomous snakes native to North Carolina.
There are about 45,000 snakebites (venomous & non-venomous) in the United States each year. But did you know that North Carolina leads the U.S. in the incidence of snakebites (or bites per capita)? Every year there are 19 snakebites per 100,000 people in North Carolina. This is compared to a national average of 4 to […]
Did you know that sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees? This is hot enough to melt gold. Each year, emergency departments in the United States treat approximately 7,000 patients for injuries caused by fireworks. Protect yourself and your family by following these guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 10 Tips to […]
Courtney Mann, MD, is Medical Director of WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department. The dangers of a pool cannot be underestimated for children. And, this danger necessitates a whole new level of adult supervision, because a child can drown in the pool as quickly as they can dart out in front of a car at a busy […]
It continues to be hot in central North Carolina, and WakeMed Emergency Departments are continuing to see an increased number of patients due to heat related illness and injuries. We’ve blogged on this topic before, but thought it would be helpful to share information included on Wake County Government’s ReadyWake site. The site includes common […]
