As an update to Tuesday’s blog post about venomous snakes in North Carolina, watch this video that ran on WRAL yesterday evening during the 5:30 pm newscast. Also reference Dr. German’s previous blog post complete with photos to help you identify common venomous snakes native to North Carolina.
Today is supposed it is supposed to be 102 degrees in the Triangle according to WRAL. That’s Hot! One of the keys to staying safe in the heat is making sure you stay hydrated. According to WakeMed Corporate Wellness Services Dietitian Stacy Moretz, men need to 125 fl. oz. of water a day (15 ½, […]
There are about 45,000 snakebites (venomous & non-venomous) in the United States each year. But did you know that North Carolina leads the U.S. in the incidence of snakebites (or bites per capita)? Every year there are 19 snakebites per 100,000 people in North Carolina. This is compared to a national average of 4 to […]
Did you know that sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees? This is hot enough to melt gold. Each year, emergency departments in the United States treat approximately 7,000 patients for injuries caused by fireworks. Protect yourself and your family by following these guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 10 Tips to […]
When you think July 4th, everyone has certain food traditions that come to mind. For my family, potato salad is a staple at our picnic. For others, Fourth of July is synonymous with soda and potato chips, hot dogs and hamburgers, fried chicken, coleslaw, ice cream, or all of the above. There is also a […]
Laura Aiken is a community health specialist with WakeMed and director of Advocates for Health in Action. Yesterday the House approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would direct the state Child Care Commission to create stronger nutritional standards for childcare centers. The bill, as origionally introduced, included provisions limiting sugar-sweetened beverages and prohibiting […]
Courtney Mann, MD, is Medical Director of WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department. The dangers of a pool cannot be underestimated for children. And, this danger necessitates a whole new level of adult supervision, because a child can drown in the pool as quickly as they can dart out in front of a car at a busy […]
It continues to be hot in central North Carolina, and WakeMed Emergency Departments are continuing to see an increased number of patients due to heat related illness and injuries. We’ve blogged on this topic before, but thought it would be helpful to share information included on Wake County Government’s ReadyWake site. The site includes common […]
We are working to keep you apprised of recalls that could impact the health of you or your family. Please note that McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling five product lots in addition to the list of products included in the company’s January product recall. The additional lots include four product lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab tablets, […]
Stan Taylor is vice president of corporate planning. As the Triangle Business Journal and the News & Observer have both reported, WakeMed purchased 12.5 acres of land in Brier Creek at the southwest corner of TW Alexander Drive and ACC Boulevard for our next healthplex facility. The new Brier Creek Healthplex will include a stand-alone […]
