WakeMed Physician Practices continues to grow its network of providers and specialties, expand practice locations and collaborate with community physicians to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve. WakeMed Physician Practices welcomes the physicians and employees from Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina (BSNC). Beginning August 1, the new practice will be called […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. WakeMed nursing team 2nd in N.C. and 30th in the World to Receive Honor The medical-surgical nursing unit at WakeMed Raleigh Campus recently received the prestigious AMSN PRISM Award®, an honor recognizing exceptional nursing practice, leadership and outcomes in hospital medical-surgical units. WakeMed’s medical-surgical nursing team is the second in […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. In September of 2017, a group of WakeMed NICU providers, led by Dr. Claudia Tolentino Cadet, visited the Central American country of Belize for seven days to share education about neonatal developmental care, nutrition, and respiratory care. The trip was sponsored by the World Pediatric Project, a […]
Wellness visits provide healthcare providers the opportunity to counsel women on the recommended screenings, physical examinations and vaccinations based on age and risk factors. Topics of conversation at these visits vary, but vital signs (including height, weight, blood pressure and heart rate) and an appropriate physical examination are usually performed. Ages 13-18 Most pediatricians see […]
Getting Started with a Walking Program Choose a time during the day that you can fit in a short walk, whether it is in the morning, during lunch, in the evening, or a combination of all three. After a few walks, increase the amount of time you spend on the walk, your pace, and the […]
Recently, WakeMed Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors, James Edwards and Laura Edwards, achieved national recognition when their research article was published in the American Journal of Perinatology. The article is titled, “Effect of Cord Blood Magnesium Level at Birth on Non-neurologic Neonatal Outcomes,” and below, Dr. James Edwards explains its premise. Understanding the Effects of Magnesium Sulfate on […]
Physician Partners, In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we’ve taken time this month to reflect on what makes our physician partners so outstanding. While the reasons are many, the one attribute we all came back to was simple, yet consistent: your unwavering commitment to our patients. Day in and day out, you take the time to listen, diagnose, […]
Join WakeMed Children’s at Marbles Kids Museum for Children’s Diabetes Education Day, taking place March 17 at Marbles Kids Museum from 9 am to 1 pm! Being diagnosed with diabetes can be scary. Whether it’s Type 1 or Type 2, it can mean big changes. We’re here to help you through and demonstrate how you can not […]
When you choose WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians, you can rest assured your heart is in good hands. With many locations to serve you, we offer expertise and convenience, all in one heart healthy package. Heart Care Plus+ WakeMed and Duke Health are pleased to collaborate on cardiovascular services. Heart Care Plus+ combines the passion and expertise of […]
This November 28th, join the #GivingTuesday movement, and give back to your local community. Whether it’s giving your time in volunteering with a local cause, giving a donation, or giving the power of your voice or a skill – you can make a difference right here in Wake County, NC. Ways to Give Back This […]
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