It’s SAS Tournament time again, and this year there is a new focus on family friendly activities. In fact, the News & Observer sponsorship is enabling children ages 17 and under into the tournament for FREE. WakeMed will be on-site all weekend offering fun games, health screenings and first aid. Friday, October 11 – 9 […]
Kelly Evans, Nuclear Medicine Technologist What a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Does I study the function and structure of organs, such as the heart, lungs and gallbladder. To do this, I inject a radioactive liquid into the patient’s body and then perform various tests such as lung scans, bone scans, cardiac stress tests and gallbladder […]
We’re two months into the traditional calendar school year for Wake County Public Schools. Kids have gotten into the groove, and parents are now used to the daily routine of helping with homework and packing lunches. Regardless of how many times you pack a lunch, it never seems to get easier. How do you keep […]
The Bluegrass Festival and BBQ competition in downtown Raleigh was by all accounts a tremendous success this past weekend. We have at least one staff member who is still feeling the “burn” from his volunteer position chopping BBQ in support of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. We interviewed Antonio Alano, a Raleigh Campus chef with WakeMed Food & […]
This event has been postponed until further notice. Join us for Raleigh’s most unique outdoor dinner party – at a themed table decorated by you. It’s a fun, new fundraising event – Dinner in the Village, which will benefit WakeMed Children’s. Here’s how it works… Gather your friends, tap into your inner child, and come […]
If you are aiming for a healthier kitchen to prepare healthier meals at home, there are several items that your refrigerator and freezer should always have in stock. The list below can serve as a guide while you grocery shop for healthy staples. Refrigerator: • Skim milk, 1 percent milk or fortified soy milk • Fresh fruit: […]
On WakeMed Raleigh Campus, every other Thursday, the delicious smell of BBQ permeates the first floor. It’s then that you know Hazel has been busy at work making her (almost) famous BBQ chicken and ribs. I was asked by our Chief Operating Officer Tom Gettinger and Director of Food and Nutrition Services Jessica Marchand to […]
The News & Observer recently ran a story about common kitchen blunders and how to avoid injury. Having seen and treated her fair share of burns, cuts and falls, WakeMed emergency physician Dr. PJ Hamilton shared tips on how to ensure safety remains a key ingredient in the kitchen. Below are a few takeaways from the story. Read the full article […]
Eating out too often is not good for your health. The standard excuse we use is that cooking is a time-consuming chore. However, investing in the right appliances can decrease the time you spend in the kitchen and help you create delicious, healthy meals with less effort. Here are the top five kitchen appliances we […]
This is National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21), and many FREE car seat safety checks being offered in our area by Safe Kids Wake County. Click here to find one near you. Also, be sure to ALWAYS buckle your children into their car seats. Surprisingly, a study released by Safe Kids Worldwide found: Buckling […]
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