Did you know there is a significant link between smoking and bladder cancer? Last night, WRAL-TV aired a story featuring Wake Specialty Physicians Urologist Sam Chawla discussing this link.
The Verdict is In
When we originally posted the What’s Living on That…? blog a couple of weeks ago, we knew that folks would find it interesting. We were thrilled with the positive response we received on this blog, Facebook, and via email. Over the next week, we will be swabbing the following nine items suggested by readers: Utensils at salad bars […]
Rabies cases are cause for caution
On Wednesday, WRAL aired a story featuring WakeMed Emergency Department physician Eduardo Piqueras discussing the dangers of rabies.
Farmers Market Appeal
Advocates for Health in Action is working with area farmers markets to help them determine what customers are looking for in their market – is price, convenience or organic produce most important to you? Take a few minutes to fill out this SURVEY, so Wake County farmers markets can better serve you. Oh, and if […]
What is living on that…?
Have you ever wondered what kind of germs or bacteria are living on that elevator button, office microwave or restaurant table? Well, we have. And we are pleased to announce that the WakeMed Pathology Department has agreed to grow and interpret samples taken from around our community. But we want your help determining what to […]
High Health, Low Cost
Andrea Weigl, food writer at the News & Observer, wrote a STORY included in today’s paper about eating healthy for the same price (or cheaper) as going through the drive through at a fast food restaurant. In the sidebar, WakeMed Cardiac Rehab Dietitian Diana Koenning provided some additional tips for keeping family heathy and well fed […]
WakeMed Human Resources Gives Back
A dedication to giving our time and talents to the community is part of our culture at WakeMed. Occasionally on this blog, we will highlight some of the exceptional organizations where WakeMed employees volunteer and make a difference by donating their time and talents. Dress for Success Dress For Success is an organization that promotes […]
Miss North Carolina 2009 Talks Back to BackTalk
BackTalk, a support group for kids and teens with scoliosis and other spinal conditions, will welcome Miss North Carolina 2009 Katherine Southard to their meeting on Saturday. In 2005, Southard competed for Miss North Carolina for the first time while in a back brace. The second time she competed was 2008, just six months after surgery […]
Hot Temps Take Toll On Health
Chantal Howard, RN, nurse manager in the Raleigh Campus Adult Emergency Department, and Dr. Edwardo Piqueras, emergency physician with Wake Emergency Physicians, spent some time yesterday educating NBC 17 reporter Josh Green about the dangers of over exersion in extreme heat. Watch the resulting story here. And, WakeMed Diabetes Management Program Educator Rosie O’Hara talked with […]
Wake County’s First Children’s Hospital Opens Today
After years of anticipation, the halls of the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital are full of excitement today as we officially open the doors to the kids and families of our community. We are so proud to be home to Wake County’s first and only dedicated Children’s Hospital. The new, 34,000 square foot Children’s Hospital is the […]
