WakeMed’s new expansion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opened to patients on February 20, 2014. Not only did it add 12 new patient beds, but it marked the introduction of “single-room care” for NICU patients, which includes 27 private rooms. Single-room care allows families to spend almost unlimited time with their babies and […]
March 2 – 9, 2014, was National Sleep Awareness Week, marking a time when we should all think about issues concerned with sleep and evaluate if we are getting enough of it. To support us in this effort is Dr. Asma Afzal of WakeMed Physician Practices – Parkway Primary Care in Cary, N.C. She offers helpful […]
You may be wondering if your doctor’s appointment or scheduled procedure will proceed in spite of the winter weather. As of 9 pm on Tuesday, March 3, the following services and offices will have modified hours. We will continue to update this blog as additional closings or delays are announced. Thank you! Delayed Opening at 10 am […]
You hope it never happens to you, your family or your friends, but it is good to know if you have a heart attack that the emergency responders and hospitals are on the ball. Part One of this suspenseful video takes you behind the scenes of a Code STEMI in Wake County from the scene […]
Contrary to popular belief, joint pain is not a normal part of aging. If your joints hurt, arthritis may be the culprit. Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint, and it can affect any structure inside a joint including the lining, bones, cartilage and supporting tissues. Someone with arthritis may experience pain, stiffness, swelling, joint […]
This week, WakeMed opened its newly expanded Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). By adding 12 new patient beds, the expansion brings the total number of NICU beds to 48. It also marks the introduction of “single-room care,” with 27 private rooms opening for babies and their families. Single-room care in the NICU represents […]
Athletes are not the only ones with Olympic dreams. For Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer Elizabeth Coleman, the Olympics are a perfect place to share her special talent too. It takes a lot of skill and dedication to help Olympic athletes deliver their peak performance. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, doctors, dietitians, coaches […]
Since WakeMed performed Wake County’s first open heart surgery in 1968, we’ve led the way in heart care. Today, WakeMed Heart Center is the area’s leader in cardiovascular care by partnering with our patients and families, physicians, clinicians and community resources to support heart health and well-being, while managing complex cardiovascular conditions, navigating ongoing care […]
You may be wondering if your doctor’s appointment or scheduled procedure will proceed in spite of the winter weather. As of 9 am on Thursday, February 13, the following services, meetings and offices will have modified hours. We will continue to update this blog as additional closings or delays are announced. Thank you! Closed Thursday, […]
WTVD’s Amber Rupinta interviewed WakeMed Dietitian Shelley Wilkins to learn about the impact gluten free has on grocery bills. The piece offers tips on how to stretch your budget while grocery shopping for gluten-free foods. Shelley mentions that following a gluten-free diet can raise your existing grocery bill by about 20 to 30 percent, especially […]
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