WakeMed is pleased to announce that it has added two new primary care practices to serve the Knightdale and North Raleigh communities. These practices include: North Wake Internal Medicine and Drs. Susheel Atree, Behnaz Atree and Rosa Messer have all joined Wake Specialty Physicians – North Wake Internal Medicine. Knightdale Family Practice and Dr. Anita […]
Jay Leno to Perform During WakeMed’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Legendary comedian Jay Leno will perform during a special night of dinner, dancing and laughter at WakeMed’s 50th Anniversary Gala presented by the WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 and Wells Fargo. The event will take place Saturday, December 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year’s Gala will be the WakeMed Foundation’s largest event to […]
Cooking Safety for Kids
Some of our favorite holiday memories center around food and the time we spend together in the kitchen preparing our feast. This year, don’t let your holiday dreams turn into kitchen nightmares because of a preventable cooking mishap with your kids. Here are a few tips for making merry (not misery) in the kitchen. Remind your […]
Myths and Truths About Diabetes
Throughout the month of November in celebration of American Diabetes Month, we will bring you facts about the prevention and the management of prediabetes and diabetes – starting with prediabetes and Type 1 and 2 Diabetes. Recently the American Diabetes Association surveyed the American public to find out how much people know about diabetes. The […]
NC Seasonal Sensation – The Pecan
In a week, North Carolinians across our state will gather around the dinner table and give thanks for our blessings in life. We’ll indulge in all the holiday favorites that make Thanksgiving a meal to remember. And if I have it my way, those favorites will be as healthy as they are delicious. Just in […]
Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Q&A
Throughout the month of November in celebration of American Diabetes Month, we will bring you facts about the prevention and the management of prediabetes and diabetes. We started last week with prediabetes and have now progressed to type 1 and type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association in 2011 a total of 25.8 […]
Honoring Those Who Serve
Tomorrow WakeMed will host a special Veterans Day program honoring nearly 300 staff, physicians and volunteers who have proudly served in the United States Armed Services. And, we are cordially inviting all Veterans in our community to join us for this event. Program will include remarks by WakeMed President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson, General […]
Flu or Cold?
You’re sick and you figure it’s probably just a cold so you don’t need to go see your doctor, right? Well, the flu and the common cold are both caused by viruses and they have similar symptoms. The flu is usually more severe and can cause death in certain vulnerable populations like the immunocompromised, elderly […]
Drug shortages at critical levels in Triangle
WakeMed Pharmacist Lynn Eschenbacher, a frequent contributor to this blog, was interviewed by WRAL for a story about managing drug shortages.
Prediabetes Q&A
Throughout the month of November in celebration of American Diabetes Month, we will bring you facts about the prevention and the management of prediabetes and diabetes – starting with prediabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association more than 79 million Americans have prediabetes. In other words, their blood sugar levels are elevated, but not high […]
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