At the Public Health Study Commission meeting last Thursday at the NC General Assembly, I was asked several times if there was an issue on the agenda that was of particular interest to WakeMed. The answer is “yes” to the entire agenda, we are public health! Hospitals like WakeMed are on the front lines of […]
There are also many springtime walks, runs and biking events in the Triangle. These are great opportunities to get out and get some exercise in support of great causes. Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis Apex Community Park, Saturday, April 17, 10 am 11th Annual SPCA of Wake County K9 3K Dog Walk Moore Square – Downtown Raleigh across […]
Spring has sprung and there are many fun events planned in next few weeks in and around Raleigh. So, if you have some free time and are looking for great family friendly events, here are a few worth checking into. Dig In! A Free Event about Community Gardens – Saturday, April 17 On Saturday, April […]
Access to primary care has been a hot-button issue in health care reform. WakeMed is pleased to announce that Monday marked opening day for Falls Pointe Medical Group, a four-physician primary care practice that greatly increased access to primary care for patients in Northern Wake County. Located in the Physician Office Pavilion at WakeMed North Healthplex, Drs. […]
Join Models for Charity and leading pediatricians this Thursday evening at Saks in Triangle Town Center for a fashion show, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. The fashion show will feature dozens of designer looks for men and women from daytime to evening wear. Heating up the runway with the models will be some […]
Nursing. It is such an important job. And anyone who has ever been admitted to a hospital or been to a doctor’s office knows that nurses that provide quality care and compassion are invaluable. But, like teaching, nursing is often a thankless job. Let your favorite nurse know how much they mean to you by […]
Families with asthmatic children and / or adults are invited to attend and learn how to “Take Control” of their asthma. There will be numerous educational displays with opportunities to interact with asthma educators, pharmacists and much more. Seminars on relevant asthma and allergy topics will be presented in both in English and Spanish. Door […]
WRAL.com and WakeMed partnered to host a “take care of your heart” recipe contest using local ingredients. Here Brian Shrader and Lisa Prince demonstrate the winning tabouleh recipe. Yum.
Amar Patel is the manager of the WakeMed Center for Innovative Learning. You’re sitting in a conference watching yet another PowerPoint presentation when suddenly someone in the room collapses with a cardiac arrest. This really happened yesterday to attendees at the Triangle Gaming Conference. During our presentation yesterday Dr. Graham Snyder, medical director of the […]
In this WTVD-TV story, Dr. Mark Wood from Wake Orthopaedics explains to Tisha Powell the trends in soccer injuries and what can be done to prevent them.
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