Twenty years ago, Tony Gorham Jr. relocated to North Carolina from New York to earn a degree in sociology and law at East Carolina University. Over those carefree college years, Tony fell in love with the area and decided to become a North Carolina transplant, building a successful career and fathering two precious daughters. A […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Larry Barbour, president and chief executive officer of North State Bank, and longtime board member and supporter of WakeMed to talk about why supporting WakeMed matters to him. Larry Barbour’s Calling Some people have jobs; others […]
Hot cocoa, winter jasmine blooms and hopes for snow — we’re in the midst of another beautiful winter season. Winter activities are starting to beckon many of us outside and into the mountains, to enjoy skiing, ice skating, sledding, snow tubing and other winter sports. While these sports provide much enjoyed thrills, they can also […]
When most of us think about medications, we think of medications as a form of treatment for a medical condition. For instance, if a patient has high blood pressure and a doctor starts him/her on a medication to lower blood pressure, like Zestril, that is exactly what the medication does — it directly lowers the […]
Quitting smoking – or the use of any form of tobacco for that matter – is never easy. For decades, people have tried quitting on their own with minimal success. Fortunately, over the years – researchers have identified new tools and techniques designed to help people quit. This is great news for those who are […]
It’s New Year’s Eve, and typically this means partying the night away, watching fireworks, counting down the acorn drop and, of course, eating FOOD — crunchy, salty, warm, cheesy, sweet, spicy, cool and delicious food. This year, however, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, most New Year’s Eve gatherings are limited to those in your […]
This holiday season will look different for many of us due to the pandemic. After a long, hard year, many of us won’t be able to enjoy the typical traditions we look forward to or celebrate with loved ones in the way we normally do. How do we make the most – or even just […]
Part of the magic and wonder of the holiday season is seeing children’s delight as they open a special gift from their toy wish list. Yet, toy injuries can put a damper on holiday fun. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports, “In 2019, there were an estimated 162,700 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries and 14 […]
As a cardiologist specializing in heart failure, I’ve become acutely aware of how holiday choices can impact your physical and emotional health. My goal is to help you enjoy a holiday season that is merry and bright. So let’s go over a few holiday tips that are great for everyone – but are especially important […]
Two years ago, Tyler McLamb was a typical 3-year old boy – running around, playing and getting into absolutely everything. He spent his days doing what most toddlers do – running around and putting just about anything they can find in their mouths. In March 2019, Tyler started not feeling well with what seemingly appeared […]
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