E.coli is nothing new, but today it is causing attention-grabbing headlines around the world. The reason: officials are reporting that 1,600 people have been sickened and 18 killed in Europe due to an outbreak of a new strain of E.coli. E.coli is primarily found in beef due to the presence of the organism in cow’s […]
If the outside temperature is 101 degrees, then inside a car the temperature can reach a scorching 140 degrees. Exposure to this high temperature for any length of time can cause serious, irreversible brain injuries, multi-organ failure and even fatalities. It may be hard to believe, but according to Safe Kids USA, almost 50 children […]
Support WakeMed Children’s and have fun evenings under the stars watching movies at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheater this summer. 2011 Movies by Moonlight Schedule May 26th – The Social Network (PG-13) June 2nd – The Proposal (PG-13) June 9th – Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) June 16th – Despicable Me (PG-13) June 30th – Father of […]
Know a teen ages 11-13 who is interested in babysitting? Then, a Safe Sitter® class is for them. This summer WakeMed Health & Hospitals is offering Safe Sitter classes to prepare adolescents to become competent babysitters by teaching important tips for how to recognize and handle emergency situations. The two day classes will teach future […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week is this week, because believe it or not, hurricane season starts June 1st. While we recently experienced the severe tornadoes, it has been several years since our state has been impacted by a major hurricane. It is important that we remember North Carolina is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes, and […]
On May 11, WakeMed offered to purchase Rex Healthcare from the University of North Carolina. We made this offer to purchase in the best interest of the community, the patients we serve and the state. A combined WakeMed/Rex system has the potential to enhance continuity of care, keep resources local, keep patients closer to home, […]
Bariatric surgery is not magic. It takes a lot of commitment and work to make the surgery a success. I decided to start making some healthy changes in advance of the surgery, so I am in the best shape possible. I have not only joined the gym – something I told myself I would never […]
On December 29, 2010 our family changed for the better. That was the day my daughter had bariatric surgery. At just 24 years old, I was greatly concerned about her future health. We have a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes, and colon cancer, all of which obesity is an added risk factor. After […]
WakeMed Raleigh Campus employees, celebrated on Friday, May 13 in a great parking deck party complete with hot dogs, hamburgers and the electric slide. WakeMed North Healthplex employees celebrated with a cook-out and games galore.
This weekend many pools around our area opened for the season. Although its too cold for most parents, kids are jumping into the pool regardless of the temperature. Atthe start of every swim season, it is important to remind children young and old about how important it is to swim safe. Did you know? Drowning […]
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