On Saturday, August 18th from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Wake Orthopaedics, Safe Kids Wake County and DuPuy Mitek, a Johnson and Johnson company, are partnering to offer athletes ages 10 and up, parents and coaches tips and techniques to prevent and manage sports-related injuries. The clinic will […]
Families First: Tips from a Travelin’ Mama
Summer is officially here, and I have been looking forward to all of the fun trips we have planned for the family. While it’s not easy traveling with two little ones, I found that a little preparation and organization makes all the difference. So here are a few tips I’ve picked up along the way. […]
WakeMed Features Da Vinci Times Three
WakeMed Raleigh Campus is now home to two da Vinci® Si™ Surgical Systems – the latest robotic surgical technology available. WakeMed Cary Hospital also is home to a da Vinci surgical system. The da VinciSi offers surgeons 3-D visualization during laparoscopic surgeries, along with enhanced dexterity, precision and control. Using the da Vinci, surgeons can offer a […]
Wake County Farmer’s Markets
The season of fresh summer produce is here. Bushels of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, peaches, watermelon and more are currently for sale in farmer’s markets across the county. Chances are there is a farmer’s market near you. Advocates for Health in Action has pulled together a database of Wake County Farmer’s Markets. There are […]
30 Ways to Beat the Heat
The most recent issue of Families First, which is hot off the presses, included creative activities for kids (and parents/sitters) looking for some indoor fun during the dog days of summer. In no particular order, here are 30 ways to beat the heat. Have an indoor picnic Enjoy story time at the library Jump at […]
Where to Get a Whooping Cough Booster
News of the Whooping Cough epidemic is pervasive in the media these days with experts recommending that adults get a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot in an effort to protect the children in their lives. There are many resources where you can get a whooping cough booster, including your primary care physician, urgent care centers, the county […]
CEO Discusses Disaster Preparedness
WakeMed President and CEO Bill Atkinson discusses the system’s ability to respond to mass casualty disasters on WRAL-TV.
Outpatient Surgery Center Calls Southeast Raleigh Home
Southeast Raleigh now has access to more outpatient services with the opening of the WakeMed Raleigh Medical Park and the Capital City Surgery Center. The Capital City Surgery Center is a joint venture between community physicians and WakeMed and offers outpatient surgery in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, neurosurgery, pain management and urology. “The Capital […]
Cary Hospital Peach Inspired Farmers Market
WakeMed Cary Hospital will host a peach-inspired farmers market with local farmer Roger Ball and a representative from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Plan to get your grocery shopping done as you learn about the health benefits of tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, squash, carrots, green peppers and more. 11 am to 2 pm WakeMed […]
Vitamin D Exposed
Originally associated with the childhood disease rickets, vitamin D has reemerged as an important factor in health and disease prevention. The studies are so convincing, health organizations and our government are considering officially increasing the recommended daily requirement for vitamin D in the diet. It is estimated that 75 percent of US teens and up to […]
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