Can you increase your chances of wealth and health by what you eat on New Year’s Day? WakeMed Dietitian Diana Koenning took a look at New Year’s food traditions celebrated by different cultures and believes that while you may not be able to guarantee wealth by your dietary choices, you can certainly impact your health. […]
Health Care Reform Bill Moves Forward
The News & Observer posted a story announcing that the Senate has approved its version of the health care bill in a 60-39 vote after 24 days of debate. The next step is for the Senate bill to be merged with the bill passed earlier in the House. Congress’ goal is to have the merged bill on the President’s desk by […]
Holiday Heart
According to data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics, more people have heart attacks around the holidays than any other time of the year. The reasons for this doctors postulate are many including holiday stress, loneliness, skipped doctor’s appointments, lack of exercise, poor diet and especially binge drinking, which all can cause a […]
Love Light Tree
Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one and help improve health care for children in our community by purchasing a star or a light on WakeMed’s Love Light Tree. All donations will support Wake County’s first Children’s Hospital under construction on WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
WakeMed Resumes Normal Visitation Policy
As of today, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is ending the age-related visitation restrictions (no children under the age of 18 permitted in patient care areas) that were created to help stop the spread of H1N1 flu. As always, visitors should consult WakeMed’s normal policies for visiting adult units, the pediatric unit and critical care units […]
SNOW DAY
Today the Triangle has its first chance of wintery precipitation of the season. While snow days are extremely fun for children of all ages (including those over the age of 18), it is important to make sure that you are prepared. And, yes, this means more than rushing out to the grocery to stock up […]
The S-Curve
Last week the News & Observer published a syndicated story about a study reviewing the effectiveness of back braces for treating scoliosis. Integrated Scoliosis Surgery Programs WakeMed features one of the most integrated scoliosis surgery programs in the state if not the country, where patients have access to a rehab program, pre and post op education […]
Score for the Triangle
Debbie Laughery, vice president of public relations and mom of a ’94 CASL Elite player, blogs on soccer’s impact on our community. You need look no further than the headlines in the media to see that this past weekend in the Triangle truly was soccer filled. Hundreds of teams brought nearly 7,000 kids, parents, coaches […]
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Helping Those In Need This Holiday Season
This year WakeMed is celebrating the holidays in a slightly different way. Since the economy has been slow to recover and there are so many in need in our community, we are hosting holiday socials at each location with a charity component to each one. Charity beneficiaries include the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North […]
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