Each November, we take the opportunity to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the American armed forces. Here at WakeMed, we are fortunate to have more than 400 active and veteran service members among our team. These employees, physicians and volunteers have made remarkable contributions to […]
Several superheroes from the N.C. State football team, plus Mrs. Wuf, recently visited WakeMed Children’s, filled with Halloween spirit. Everyone had a great time; it was truly a visit our staff and patients will never forget. Thank you Wolfpack! And good thing N.C. State gave us this video of the event, so we could share it with all […]
Many new mothers might think that their own breast milk and formula are the only two choices when it comes to feeding their newborn babies. But thanks to the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, and only 14 other milk banks in the United States, donated breast milk presents a third option for newborn and infant nutrition. […]
This October, as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WakeMed has begun offering 3D mammography at Cary Hospital. While traditional 2D screening mammography is a valuable tool in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, 3D mammography has been shown to improve breast cancer detection by providing a more detailed, complete view of the breast […]
This Friday is Halloween, the black and orange, candy-filled holiday that brings out the festively spooky side in many of us. If you are planning to participate in trick-or-treating festivities this Friday, help your children and the children in your neighborhood make better choices by offering healthier snacks and fun giveaways instead of sweets that are full of sugar and fat. Julie Paul, a registered […]
It is common for people to think that their doctor will prescribe them an antibiotic to “cure” a cold, influenza (flu) or bronchitis, and they are surprised when their doctor does not. The truth is health care providers should not and usually do not prescribe antibiotics. Antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. Almost all colds and […]
Your sinus headache could be caused by changes in the weather or more precisely changes in environmental pressure. Most often, sinus headaches are associated with low pressure weather systems. Weather CAN be a Factor in Headaches Your sinuses are an extensive network of tiny tubes leading to the nasal cavity. These tubes, when your sinuses […]
WakeMed would like to thank former cardiac patient Michael Dean Chadwick and Advancing the Heart for the generous gift of 25 wristwatch-style heart monitors that will be used by patients of the WakeMed Cardiac Rehab Program. Valued at $50 each, the monitors will remain with the program so that multiple patients can use and benefit from them. The monitors will […]
No child should ever have to fear for his or her safety while waiting for the school bus. But in recent weeks, too many children have ended up in the emergency room instead of their school building due to a preventable accident at the bus stop. “We’ve seen multiple children here at WakeMed after bus […]
October is National Audiology Awareness Month & National Protect Your Hearing Month. If you have concerns about your hearing, now is the time to receive a complete audiological evaluation through WakeMed Physician Practices (WPP) – ENT, Head & Neck Surgery. Our experienced ASHA-certified audiologists will make the appropriate recommendations for hearing amplification, and if necessary, […]
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