The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that 2,000 Americans under age 25 die each year from sudden cardiac arrest. For competitive athletes, the risk is three times greater. This free screening event is open to athletes in all disciplines between 12 and 18 years of age. Participants and parents will receive results on the day […]
Coming to your community – FREE first come, first serve health screenings & health information including: • Total Cholesterol with HDL (no fasting required) • Bone Density Test (non-invasive test to assess osteoporosis risk) • Blood Pressure Checks • Ask the Physical Therapist • Peripheral Vascular Screenings (provided by Carolina Cardiology – an April 16th […]
WRAL Reports: WakeMed Pediatric Surgeon Dr. David Hoover performs minimally invasive surgery on newborn baby.
The world of packaged baby food is constantly changing. Shelley Wilkins, a WakeMed pediatric dietitian specializing in infant nutrition, provides perspective and information on how to feed baby healthy foods.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, this year will only bring average seasonal allergies to Raleigh and the surrounding area. Of course, if you are allergic to tree pollen, spring in North Carolina is always a challenge due to the number of trees that grow well in this climate. A couple of […]
I know Diabetes Alert Day is not one most people mark on their calendar as being remarkable, but as a diabetes educator and long-time nurse, I would like to encourage more people to pay attention to their risk of developing diabetes. Most people can live for years without ever knowing they have diabetes because human bodies […]
This week’s Cary Hospital Meatless Monday recipe contest winner is Michelle Van Vliet, RN, BSN, CNOR. Michelle works as an orthopaedic supervisor in the operating room. She says of her winning recipe, that “Risotto with Spring Vegetables is always a hit even with the meat lovers. It is usually served as a side dish, but […]
As temperatures rise, so does the impulse to get outside and exercise. As a result, spring is the time of year when orthopaedists see more patients. Here are some tips to help avoid getting sidelined as warm weather begins: Stretching: Your muscles, bones and joints may not be ready to take on the increased stress […]
I am often asked by parents if ear oil can help prevent ear infections. The answer is no. Ear oil can be used to moisturize the ear and to help excess wax slide its way out. Ear oil is a safe and effective moisturizer and wax softener. For those of us with dry, flaky, or […]
The short answer is yes. Formulas in general are all equivalent, and they are all U.S. FDA approved to nourish an infant. There are, however, many different brands of formula and each company has conducted research to make their product more comparable to human milk. Some companies, for example, are now adding DHA and prebiotics. […]
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