Today the State Auditor released an audit of the Department of Correction’s prisoner medical costs. WakeMed is a primary provider of hospital care for Central and Women’s Prisons due to close proximity, and the audit indicates that WakeMed’s reimbursement for these patients is significantly higher than Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. As a result of the audit, WakeMed received numerous […]
Stacy Moretz, a dietitian in Corporate and Community Health, offers up some tips for Valentine’s Day to lavish your loved one with heart healthy gifts. These are great ways to really show that you love their heart. Planning a romantic dinner? Start the meal with a salad using heart-healthy fats such as avocado or an […]
As health care reform progresses, wellness and prevention must be a priority. It is, and has been, one of WakeMed’s top health reform priorities, particularly as the obesity epidemic is a very real issue in Wake County. According to local research: 70% of adults living in Wake County are overweight/obese 52% of children 12-18 years […]
The last of our five Twitter Chats on fitness and wellness is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, February 10) at noon. So far, we’ve heard from a dietitian, an exercise specialist, a family health educator, and a physician. We’re ending this series with psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Childers. He plans to share strategies on how to stay on track […]
Today is National Go Red Day. National Go Red Day is celebrated annually to help raise awareness about the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. By wearing red on Go Red Day you are fighting to raise awareness of heart disease in women. In honor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red Day for […]
The snow is slowly melting, and sledding injuries are becoming less of a concern, but it is important that everyone continue to exercise caution when outside. Over the past couple of days, WakeMed’s Emergency Departments have seen a triple-digit increase in the number of fall victims. Falls can be very serious, especially for the elderly, […]
Are you an overweight parent who doesn’t want your child to follow in your footsteps? Are you concerned that bad dietary and exercise habits may already be ingrained in your child’s routine? If so, then tomorrow’s Twitter Chat is for you. The fourth in a series, we’ll be tweeting for Marjorie Wilson, an education specialist with Children’s Diabetes […]
During times of snow and ice, it’s not unusual for WakeMed’s Emergency Departments to see a steady stream of injuries in both children and adults from sledding accidents. Unfortunately, several of these injuries are quite serious and may be life threatening. Sledding is usually fun, but it can be very dangerous. Ensure that your snow […]
A first aid kit Medications Battery operated radio, clock and flashlight with extra batteries Canned food and other nonperishable foods that do not require cooking (don’t forget pets) Bottled water (at least one gallon of water per person and pet per day) Charged cellular telephone Fuel for alternative heat sources like kerosene or logs for […]
Construction on the Raleigh Campus is continuing on schedule. The new patient tower is well underway, and grand opening events are being scheduled for this spring. We expect the second and third floors, which are dedicated to cardiac care, to open by early April. The ground floor lobby, first floor and Children’s Hospital (fourth floor) are […]
