WakeMed has been an integral part of the Southeast Raleigh community for nearly 50 years, and as the largest organization in the area we are committed to being a good neighbor. Transforming the Gateway Into Raleigh, NC We’re partnering with our community on several initiatives designed to transform this important gateway into our city, making […]
As part of its ongoing series on health care reform, The News & Observer’s Martha Quillin has an excellent story on today’s front page about the struggles of Gail Johnson, a 55-year-old woman whose employer does not offer health insurance. The article touches on several issues that Dr. Atkinson has discussed on this blog, including […]
Dr. Courtney Mann, medical director of the WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department, provides prospective on how she made the decision to vaccinate herself and her two children for H1N1. The H1N1 vaccine is slowly starting to be available in our community. As a health care provider and a parent, I am often asked by friends and […]
Last week, WakeMed Trauma Program Director Sylvia Scholl shared the following Halloween safety information with our staff. These are great tips for parents and kids alike to review before heading out to Trick or Treat. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be […]
Take the first step toward better health for you and your family. See what local health care professionals and organizations have to offer, and enjoy free health screenings (cholesterol and blood pressure checks, stroke risk assessments and bone density screenings), health and flu information, kids’ activities and much more! Plus, don’t miss the Family Trick […]
The two hottest topics in health care these days are Health Care Reform and H1N1 (aka swine flu). Today there are two local events on these exact topics. Health Care Reform U.S. Representative Etheridge is hosting a discussion on the impact of health care reform on senior citizens this afternoon from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm […]
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for health care reform. Here are links to a couple of interesting articles that sum up the conversation. Weekly Media Round-Up “Finance Committee Passes Bill With One GOP Vote” Washington Post “Health-Care Reform Proposals” The Wall Street Journal – This chart compares various versions of health care reform […]
Want to hear some great music and help provide more health care services and specialists for the children of Wake County and surrounding communities? You can do exactly that this Sunday, October 18th, at 6 pm! That’s when Bonnie Raitt, with special guest Randall Bramblett, will perform at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. For […]
Talking about having a family? Trying to conceive? Already have kids? This fall WakeMed is offering seminars to help you on your journey to or through parenthood. Infertility Seminar Tuesday, October 13 • 7 pm Sameh Toma, MD, FACOG, North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine, will lead the discussion that will cover common infertility problems, […]
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common, non-skin cancer in American men. This year, more than 192,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 27,000 men will die from the disease. However, when discovered early, prostate cancer is highly curable. Today and this Thursday WakeMed, Wake Specialty […]
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