Yesterday WakeMed welcomed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland to discuss the danger of kids in hot cars. WTVD’s Alina Machado reports…
Wake Early College Students Work at WakeMed
Wake Early College student Kayla works in the WakeMed in the Chest Pain Unit. A few ambitious Wake Early College of Health and Sciences students took advantage of the school’s partnership with WakeMed over the summer. Visit Wake County School’s blog to listen to Principal Teresa Pierrie and a student describe how the school and its partnership […]
Disaster Preparedness For Those With Disabilities
North Carolina is watching its first hurricane threat for the 2011 season with Hurricane Irene. While we hope it is simply a gentle rain event, it’s important for everyone to be prepared – especially those with a disability or a family member with a disability. Fortunately, there are several great resources to help those who […]
WakeMed Patient used LifeVest to prevent sudden cardiac death
A new external defibrillator made by Zoll is worn like a vest is helping to save the lives of heart disease sufferers, according to Dr. Pavlo Netrebko, a cardiologist with Cary Cardiology, who recommends it to many patients.
Five-Finger and Rocker Shoes. Are they gimmicks?
Shoe gimmicks come and go. Think the kangaroo pocket shoe, Reebok pumps, heelies, Nike Air, and more recently, the rocker and five-fingered shoes. Is there any value to these most recent shoe gimmicks? The answers might surprise you. Rocker Shoe Rocker shoes are marketed to tone your buttocks, thighs and calves as well as burn […]
WakeMed Children’s Hospital Approved for Membership in the National Association of Children’s Hospitals
WakeMed Children’s Hospital has been accepted as an associate member of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI). “Becoming a member of NACHRI is an important step for WakeMed Children’s,” commented Mark Piehl, MD, medical director of WakeMed Children’s Hospital. “The ability to share information with peers who like us focus exclusively […]
NC’s Seasonal Sensation – Watermelon Recipes
With blistering temperatures scalding the Triangle Area, I’m left to wonder if there’s a cool day in sight. While we hazily dream about crisp fall weather, let’s take a break from the scorching heat with refreshing recipes sure to quench your thirst for cooler days. This month, I put my nutrition know-how to the test […]
WakeMed Introduces Triangle’s First Consumer-Focused Hospital Smartphone App
WakeMed’s app, created for iPhone and Android devices, enables users to find the closest WakeMed facilities and search more than 1,000 physicians, in addition to inputting personal health and insurance information and staying abreast of hospital news. The WakeMed app is GPS enabled, providing real-time identification of the nearest WakeMed Emergency Department or facility. Turn-by-turn […]
Band Students Could Benefit from a Physical Before They Play
WakeMed Emergency Department Physician Robert Park suggests that members of high school bands practicing in extreme heat could benefit from a physical – as is standard for most high school sports.
Bariatric Surgery: A Two Month Reflection
About two months out from bariatric surgery, and as promised here is an update on my progress. My surgery, which took place at WakeMed Cary Hospital on May 20 was performed by Dr. Brandon Roy and went very well. Surgery went off without complications, and I was able to go home the next day and […]
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