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Flu Season is Here

In a typical year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu. For most people, the flu is a passing virus that makes you feel terrible for several days, but for some it can be more serious and require hospitalization. In fact, earlier this year a Cary High School student died […]

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Medical Equipment Donation Day

Calling all canes, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and other assistive devices. WakeMed and Sunstone Medical are teaming up to collect new or gently used medical equipment.  All equipment will be inspected, repaired and given to patients in need.  Suggested items for donation include canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, ramps and vehicle lifts. Durable Medical Equipment Donation Day […]

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Parents Play Day

Join parents from across North Carolina as we kick off plans for Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! Tuesday, September 13 10 am to Noon Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education 224 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh ACTIVITY SESSIONS • Sideline Parents: Get Ready, Set, Fit! • Out You Go: Families That Play • Activity Dice • […]

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Need to Know Your Numbers?

WakeMed Corporate & Community Health is hosting cholesterol screenings on Friday, September 2 and again on September 16th.   For just $27 you get a full lipid panel cholesterol, blood pressure and results interpretation. 12-hour fast required. Friday, September 2 WakeMed Raleigh Campus 3000 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 7:30 – 10:00 am Friday, September […]

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