For Kelly Smith, growing up in foster care was hard. “There was no stability. I was shifted around in my formative years. I felt afraid a lot of the time. And, when I would settle in and make friends with my foster siblings, I’d be torn apart from them and placed in another home.” When […]
Jimmy Locklear, MD, FACC, launched his medical career in 1985 and has since been a beacon for compassionate patient care. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Locklear has been a part of the Medical Staff at WakeMed his entire career. He joined WakeMed Heart & Vascular full-time after more than two decades […]
Medically reviewed by Erin Diamond-Paulsen, NP The first full week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This 2023, when flu, COVID-19, strep throat and RSV are spiking, it might feel like the year of handwashing awareness. Now would be the worst time for us to get complacent. With winter upon us, the spread of […]
It’s that time of year when kids receive new toys and gadgets. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, Safe Kids and WakeMed Children’s offer some helpful safety advice. Consider the child’s age when purchasing a battery-operated toy or game. Battery-operated toys could pose a serious risk to young children. Toys and games […]
Medically reviewed by Julianne Tobin, MS, RD, LDN The holidays are full of tasty traditions and delightful treats that should be enjoyed. At times, it can be overwhelming or lead to an overindulgence that leaves you feeling uncomfortable and sluggish. WakeMed dietitian Julianne Tobin, MS, RD, LDN, has great tips for keeping things simple, balanced […]
Incidents of diabetes are growing in children. According to the American Diabetes Association, “About 283,000 Americans under age 20 are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, approximately 0.35% of that population. In 2014–2015, the annual incidence of diagnosed diabetes in youth was estimated at 18,200 with type 1 diabetes, 5,800 with type 2 diabetes.” Both type […]
How It Started I began smoking in 1972 at the age of 16 — as I was a rebellious teenager who fell into peer pressure. I went into the military straight out of high school. It fueled the habit because while serving my country, I saw atrocities that no person should see. Smoking helped me […]
How It Started I started smoking around the age of 20 while in college because those in my social group all smoked. I had a lot of late nights and was also working at a restaurant at the time. Everyone in the restaurant smoked, so it just seemed natural. I went on to smoke for […]
The holidays are a prime time for high-sugar consumption, and while for many this means indigestion and grogginess, for those with diabetes, it can be serious. Taking control of diabetes during the holidays is important because without proper management, high blood glucose levels can wreak havoc on your body. From damaging blood vessels to causing […]
Medically reviewed by Troy Anderson, MD, WakeMed Primary Care – Wake Forest Gone are the long, lazy North Carolina summer days where the sun comes out to play, brightening the sky and keeping it warm outside. Seasonal Affective Disorder As fall turns to winter, the sun is setting a bit earlier. The cold and dark […]
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