You are the architect, builder and designer of your life. Are you ready for a healthy renovation? WakeMed North Healthplex is hosting a special day just for women in our community on Thursday, October 6, 2011. • Attend free health seminars on osteoporosis, sinus headaches, urinary issues, weight loss, heart disease, and understanding the tween […]
Chances are if you’re a woman with a special man in your life, you’ve heard his excuses before. Let’s face it, when it comes to his health, taking charge isn’t always his priority. So, what can you do? Join WakeMed for a special men’s health event! We’ll have FREE seminars, screenings and lots of health […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the final days of summer tiptoe away, there’s nothing I’d rather do than whip up a deliciously healthy meal and toast our final days of the season. And I’m in luck. With the month of September comes the seasonal sensation, the muscadine grape, ripe and ready for the picking. And when it comes to the […]
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 • […]
Dr. Bhavani Balaravi of Raleigh Cardiology, shared what doctors are listening for when they listen to your chest in the latest edition of Heart to Heart Magazine, WakeMed Heart Center’s quarterly heart health awareness publication. “Today’s stethoscopes still play an important role in diagnosing heart, lung and vascular conditions,” said Bhavani Balaravi, MD, FACC, a […]
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 […]
With most severe weather events, like hurricanes and tornadoes, there will likely be downed trees and branches across the area. One of the biggest threats for injuries during clean up after any storm is from chainsaws. Neither gas nor electric chainsaws are safe. Chainsaws are inherently dangerous tools, and people who do not have experience simply […]
Every year around this time, we post the same information about being prepared for a disaster. We do so because it is very important to be prepared. With Hurricane Irene continuing to keep North Carolina in its sights, it is important to think about disaster preparedness and an emergency kit if you haven’t already. Natural disasters, […]
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