As hospitals across the country ready themselves for a possible outbreak of Ebola in the United States, WakeMed is pulling staff together to learn more about handling the deadly virus in a health care setting. Trainings, organized and led internally by the WakeMed Emergency Services Institute (ESI), began in September and will continue throughout October […]
This October is going to be a big month for WakeMed in the community! We are excited to be hosting events that are geared toward family fun and safety, including Operation Pumpkin, the Families First Fun Fest and CPR Anytime for Infant & Pediatric Emergencies. Operation Pumpkin On Saturday, October 11, join us for a […]
On Friday, Sept. 19, the Greater Raleigh Chamber will recognize and celebrate Wake County first responders by hosting the sixth annual Greater Raleigh Chamber/Wells Fargo First Responders Appreciation Breakfast. In light of this event, WakeMed would also like to recognize and thank the courageous men and women who selflessly dedicate their lives to helping make our community a safer place. […]
WakeMed recognizes National Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14-20) and the important contributions made to our organization each and every day by our environmental services and housekeeping professionals. These dedicated employees play a huge role in helping to deliver high-quality and safe patient care, and they continue to enhance satisfaction and infection control practices for the benefit of […]
Home is supposed to be the safest place for your entire family. However, household injuries are one of the top reasons children under the age of 3 visit the emergency room (KidsHealth.org). With a new class geared toward safety and first aid techniques, WakeMed wants to help you identify potential hazards within your home and […]
Along with the medical implications of suffering from a heart condition can come stress, worry and fear. This not only pertains to cardiac patients and survivors, but to their loved ones as well. For many people in this situation, it is comforting to know that they are not alone. Mended Hearts of the Triangle is […]
Weren’t able to attend the North Campus drying in event yesterday? See a few fun pictures of the event. Learn more about the new WakeMed Women’s Hospital opening in May 2015.
We asked Dr. Mark Piehl, medical director of the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, what parents need to know about Human Enterovirus 68, a respiratory virus affecting children in the Midwest. He shared the following information with us and several reporters including Time Warner News. Human Enterovirus 68 is rare, but has been known to cause outbreaks […]
If you are a soon-to-be grandparent, it has probably been a while since you’ve taken care of an infant. And as your grandchild gets older, you might be curious about your role in his or her life. Of course you want to be active and involved, but what boundaries might need to be observed? How […]
Community-acquired MRSA infections have been steadily increasing over the past couple of years. The vast majority of these infections resolve themselves without medical intervention. Some, however, progress and have to be treated in the hospital. Babies seem to be especially prone to developing serious MRSA infections requiring hospitalization in their diaper areas. Even just a […]
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