Whether you’re facing a lung cancer diagnosis yourself or are worried about having a higher-than-average risk, WakeMed Cancer Care is with your every step of the way. Specializing in thoracic cancer, Dr. Praveen Namireddy works alongside our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists who are committed to providing patient’s high-quality care. As a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, Dr. Namireddy […]
Bubbly and extraverted, Alexis Harris loves listening to music and making TikTok dance videos — similar to many teenagers. Thrice exceptional (diagnosed with ADHD, autism and a learning disability), she lights up when asked about her school — East Wake High, favorite subject — math, and hopes for the future — advocacy. Alexis plans to […]
Fifty-one-year-old Dan Carter was eager to unwind for the evening and enjoy a good night’s sleep after working a particularly hard, long day in 2003. An industrial ammonia refrigeration technician for a local pharmaceutical company, Dan smoked a pack of cigarettes per day, sometimes a little more — but thanks to Alcoholics Anonymous, he was […]
How They Met Steven and Lauren met as kids in elementary school. Steven was a year younger and a grade level behind Lauren, so they knew each other in passing in the school hallways. Years later, as adults, they crossed paths again, and this time, they were inseparable. Shared Passions Happier together, it didn’t hurt […]
The link between diabetes and heart disease is undeniable — and it’s a correlation that’s been researched for decades leading back to the 1948 Framingham Heart Study. This study was the first to identify many of the risk factors that today allow us to prevent heart disease — including diabetes. Taking control of your diabetes […]
Anyone who has dealt with chronic back pain knows that relief isn’t easy to find. While a myriad of conservative treatment options exist, including medication therapy, physical therapy, and steroid injections — many patients still struggle to achieve long-term relief without surgery. Yet, most patients are hesitant to undergo a major operation due to the many […]
The holidays are here again, and that means lots of merrymaking — with food. If you’re preparing delicious meats and treats for others to enjoy, there’s more to consider than tantalizing tastes, scintillating aromas, visual appeal and delightful textures. The foremost consideration is food safety during handling, preparation and storage since data collected from the […]
Ellen Dillavou, MD, FACS, RPVI is a board-certified vascular surgeon who is highly-skilled in advanced procedures designed to treat vascular disorders. Let’s get to know Dr. Dillavou, how she came to be a vascular surgeon, and what she loves about summer. Q: What are some of your favorite things about summer? I have two teenage […]
It is a very special role the spiritual caregiver holds in the health care setting, providing interfaith ministry with respectful care to people of all belief systems. Over the past five decades, the WakeMed Spiritual Care team has impacted the lives of thousands of patients, family members and staff. How It Began WakeMed Spiritual Care […]
Lung Cancer – The Deadliest Cancer in the U.S. Screening & Early Detection Are Key Kevin Davidson, MD, WakeMed Pulmonology & Critical Care While lung cancer is only the third most common cancer in the United States behind skin and breast cancer, what most people don’t realize is that more people die in the US […]
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