You do not have to risk your heart health on game day. A quick surf of the internet revealed many different resources that provide options for healthier Super Bowl snacks. And, if you choose wisely, your fellow fans will likely not be able to tell the difference. 1. Health.com – 11 Healthy Super Bowl Snacks 2. Eatingwell.com – 25 […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program, the newest cardiac rehab class to serve western Wake County, will have its inaugural class on Monday, February 7 at the Kraft Family YMCA. The same experienced staff teaching the tenured program at WakeMed Raleigh Campus will also lead the Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program. Cary Hospital Cardiac Rehab […]
A 2011 poll of 3,700 people conducted by CareerBuilder found that 72 percent of workers go to office when ill and more than half feel guilty when they call in sick. As a nurse and the director of WakeMed Occupational Health & Safety, this is a practice I highly recommend against. However, I know that […]
Today, the Raleigh City Council voted 6-2 to prohibit smoking in Raleigh City Parks and Greenways. Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) commends Raleigh Parks and Recreation and the Raleigh City Council for their collective efforts to limit exposure to second-hand smoke and their strong commitment to protecting the health of Raleigh’s citizens. AHA advocated […]
Predicting the pattern for an upcoming flu season can be challenging. While this fall showed promise for a mild season, the number of patients in our emergency departments with flu or flu-like illness is now increasing rapidly, suggesting that perhaps the worst is yet to come. Beginning the first of December and climbing within the […]
The following letter to the editor written by Meera Kelley, vice president of quality and patient safety, appeared in today’s News & Observer. Hospitals and a culture of safety Today’s health care involves numerous specialists, tests, procedures, support services and electronic systems. In this complexity lies the reason for many of the medical mistakes discussed in […]
Every year around the holidays, hospitals experience a shortage of blood due to busy schedules, travel, and general busyness of blood donors. Usually, this blood shortage only lasts a short while and is made less severe by blood banks’ ability to ship and share blood. Because of an unusual amount of winter weather this year […]
Losing weight is always one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. And, many resolve to lose weight and get fit year after year because unfortunately many New Year’s Resolutions quickly fall by the wayside, causing disappointment, anger, and frustration. This year, make your resolution to lose weight and get fit a reality. Join Dr. […]
It happened again. I was standing upside down in yoga class when I noticed a woman in a red shirt across the room with the WakeMed logo splashed across her back. As I returned my feet to the floor and righted my center of balance, I felt that familiar surge of pride and curiosity. Which […]
Are your hands dry and irritated from the cold weather and frequent hand washing? During this time of year, it is important to pay close attention to the health of your skin – especially your hands. The heating in your home takes moisture out of the air, thus taking the moisture out of your skin. […]
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