(after diet progression to regular foods at 8 weeks post-surgery) The Mediterranean diet promotes health and wellness and can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, certain cancers, and cognitive decline. It is based on plants: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds in their most natural state (limited processing). […]
It is important to include all household members in the process of creating and sustaining healthy lifestyle changes. Here are few things to consider as you begin implementing family-based health goals. 1. Explain the “Why” First Discuss why these changes are necessary before talking about how or when they will occur. Make it an ongoing […]
“The pain cuts like a knife,” is a common description of the intense pain that often comes with a gallbladder attack. WakeMed Physician Practices general surgeon Dr. Ian Villanueva says the most classic symptoms he sees are ‘sharp or crampy pain under the right ribs and/or the breastbone that occurs 20 minutes or more after […]
Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette This salad will please palates of all ages! The base of the vinaigrette is Greek yogurt which provides a creamy flavor with added nutritional benefit. Whole grain croutons pack a wonderful crunch. Simply add sustainable, lean protein to complete this entrée salad! Nutrition Spotlight Calorie for calorie, […]
While I haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet many of you, my name is Valerie Barlow and I’m the Senior Vice President & Administrator of North Hospital. While I’m new to this role at North, I’ve been part of the WakeMed family for more than 20 years, serving in a variety of leadership roles […]
The decision to start or grow your family is never an easy one. Throw in the first global pandemic in nearly a century, and there’s even more to think about. If you’re pondering this decision, you’re not alone. Dr. Chantel Roedner, an OB/GYN with WakeMed Physician Practices – OB/GYN says it’s a question she’s heard […]
As your baby grows into a toddler, a lot of things change around your house. Your regular safety sweep should be one of those things. Sure, you baby proofed your home before you welcomed your little one into the world, but babies grow up. They become more interested in the world around them, and more […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention on Tuesday issued new guidance on mask use for fully vaccinated Americans. If you’re fully vaccinated, you may remove your mask when attending small outdoor gatherings as well as when dining outside with friends from multiple households. Unvaccinated people still need to wear a mask at […]
On April 24, 1961, Memorial Hospital of Wake County (now WakeMed Health and Hospitals) opened its doors to all people in the community — regardless of race, origin, religion or sex. On that day, Mr. Jessie Junior Hall brought his wife, Mrs. Liza Ann Rogers Hall, to the hospital because she was in active labor. […]
Your body has survived a lot during the pandemic: stress, uncertainty at work and at home, and, for some of us, even COVID-19. So many things about living through a pandemic — isolation from friends and extended family, fewer places to go, fewer ways to get in the workout, more comfort eating — can take […]
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