Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator. Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention. This week, we are focusing on managing diabetes. 6.2 million people in the U.S are unaware that they have diabetes. People with diabetes are at increased risk of stroke because diabetes […]
This weekend, WakeMed is celebrating the completion of the new Raleigh Campus patient tower during a large public grand opening event, featuring tours, activities for children and entertainment. The new patient tower is a 168,000 foot building that will serve as WakeMed Raleigh Campus’ new front door. The new patient tower will house new beds […]
Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator. Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention. This week, we are focusing on managing cholesterol. Next time you think about burgers and fries, think about this: there are many things – including foods high in saturated fat – […]
From activation of the 9-1-1 system to advanced treatments in stroke care, these special events will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to stop stroke in its tracks. Stroke 101 Seminars: From Onset to Treatment and Beyond Tuesday, May 18 WakeMed Cary Hospital, Conference Center 6:30 pm Presented by: Brent Myers, MD, […]
Sylvia Scholl is the director of the WakeMed Trauma Program. Are you guilty of being a cell phone socialite, disk jockey, high-fashion cosmetician or a 3-course meal king or queen all while driving? As Wake County’s only Trauma Center, we see the repercussions from distracted driving every day and highly encourage everyone to reevaluate participating […]
Kimberly Elks, RN, is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator. Getting a stroke victim quickly to the emergency department can significantly increase their chance for a positive recovery. And, at WakeMed, we’re proud to be the area’s leader in stroke care. In fact, our Raleigh Campus, which cares for approximately 100 stroke patients each month was […]
Debbie Credle, RN, is a nurse in the WakeMed Children’s Asthma Program and a member of the Wake County Asthma Coalition. If you drove by WakeMed Raleigh Campus on New Bern Ave. today, you might have noticed an orange flag waving from the hillside at 2610 New Bern Ave just down from the hospital’s main entrance. A flag has been […]
Sylvia Scholl is the director of the WakeMed Trauma Program. Almost every day I see children riding their bikes in the park or in my neighborhood wearing their helmets while being closely supervised by their parents. But more often than not, these children have their helmets sitting too far back on their heads with straps […]
Laura Aiken is a community health specialist with WakeMed and director of Advocates for Health in Action. Tomorrow Advocates for Health in Action (AHA), Wake County Mayors and North Carolina State University partners are hosting an event to adopt the National Physical Activity Plan, introduce the new Rocky Branch Greenway, and present the Wake County physical assets […]
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