Where to Get Tested in Wake County The highly contagious delta variant, as well as seasonal allergies and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that have some of the same symptoms of COVID-19 are likely the reasons testing for COVID-19 is rapidly increasing throughout North Carolina. Here are some pointers on COVID-19 testing in Wake County. Please Do Not Do […]
Lewis Spence is no stranger to hard work. An active father of five with a passion for fitness and weightlifting, this self-described “Superman” could do just about anything. Unfortunately, a near-fatal motorcycle accident resulting in a traumatic spinal cord injury on April 14, 2020, brought his active lifestyle to a screeching halt. Unable to move […]
Remember that song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”? Turns out singer Bobby McFerrin had it right. Choosing positive emotions over negative emotions not only keeps you in a pleasant state of mind, but according to a scientific statement published by the American Heart Association, positivity also protects you from a host of unwelcome physical ailments. Several […]
WakeMed is pleased to have recently introduced a new pilot program designed to support our heart surgery patients through their recovery with the use of a wearable health tracker device (FitBit Inspire HR activity tracker). The program, funded by The Duke Endowment, is known as Perfect Care. Using mobile app technology, it supports recent heart […]
Going back to school after summer break is never easy, but the return to face-to-face instruction presents a whole new set of challenges for kids and parents alike — so we sat down with Dr. Leigh Chancey to discuss some strategies for helping kids with the transition. Dr. Chancey is a licensed psychologist with clinical […]
If your family is losing sleep over wet sheets, and you are exhausted by it all, you’re not alone. And you don’t need to figure it all out by yourself! Millions of children wet the bed, and the reason why isn’t always a simple answer because it could be happening for more than one reason. […]
On October 26, 2019, Heather Dannelley and her husband, Scott, were running some pre-Halloween errands when their day took a turn for the worse. What should have been a day filled with sweet treats and costume crafting was suddenly cut short by a serious car accident – another car flew through a stop sign and […]
Favorite Summertime Activity As a child: Going on road trips. Now: Going to the beach. Summer Safety Tip Always be an arm’s length away from a child who can’t swim. Favorite Healthy, Summer Snack: Watermelon Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat Get in the pool! Favorite Food to Cook on the Grill: Kebabs […]
Jennifer Smith loves working at WakeMed and has lived the core Wake Way mission for nearly 20 years. Spending much of her career in Women’s and Children’s Services, she is currently the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank Logistics Representative. With a passion for working with her WakeMed family and taking care of patients, Jennifer felt welcomed […]
Favorite Summertime Activities As a child: Playing in local parks, swimming, roller skating and bike riding. Now: Kayaking, paddleboarding, boating on the Neuse River in New Bern at my parents’ home. Also, hiking in local parks with my husband, daughter and dog. Summer Safety Tip Wear a helmet for all sports and recreation activities that […]
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