It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
Whether your child has a mysterious rash or is battling eczema, it’s helpful to have a pediatric dermatologist as part of your medical team because they are uniquely trained to diagnose and treat children’s skin. “Childhood is full of ongoing physical and emotional changes, and a child’s skin changes a lot over the years,” said […]
Southern and Western Wake County have seen incredible growth over the past decade. To keep pace with this growth and ensure residents from Cary and surrounding towns and communities have access to high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare close to home, WakeMed Cary Hospital has grown right alongside. Recently, we’ve celebrated the opening of Cary Hospital’s newly expanded […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition affecting nearly half of adults in the U.S. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems such as stroke, cardiovascular conditions and kidney problems. As a top risk factor for stroke, high blood pressure is often called the ‘silent killer’ because […]
Earlier this year, WakeMed Cary Hospital celebrated an important milestone. Dr. Christopher McGowan, founder and Medical Director of True You Weight Loss in Cary, performed his 500th endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) procedure at the WakeMed Cary Hospital Advanced Gastrointestinal Center – making him the first and only physician in the country to achieve this milestone. […]
Fast Facts Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. About 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition at some point during their lives. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. Only 4 out […]
One of the most common presentations in gynecology is irregular bleeding. This may be bleeding that does not come when anticipated — either too early or too late. It may be bleeding that is presenting several times per month or not for two or three months. There may be bleeding that occurs after intercourse or […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We connected with Gavin Shaw, president of Campion Capital, LLC and a member of the WakeMed Foundation Board of Directors, to talk about why being involved with the WakeMed Foundation is important to him. Outstanding Care Not long after his family […]
When a new baby is on the way, there is typically a lot of excitement and attention from friends and family in the countdown to the much-anticipated day of birth. Then the big day comes, and new parents can suddenly find themselves navigating countless new responsibilities and a rollercoaster of emotions. It can be challenging […]
Megan Dew was well aware of the importance of mammograms and early detection for breast cancer. Her grandmother passed away from breast cancer, and her mother is a breast cancer survivor. Armed with the knowledge of her family’s health history, Megan began getting mammograms at the age of 34 based on her ob-gyn’s recommendation. “When […]
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