As the final days of summer tiptoe away, there’s nothing I’d rather do than whip up a deliciously healthy meal and toast our final days of the season. And I’m in luck. With the month of September comes the seasonal sensation, the muscadine grape, ripe and ready for the picking. And when it comes to the […]
Dr. Bhavani Balaravi of Raleigh Cardiology, shared what doctors are listening for when they listen to your chest in the latest edition of Heart to Heart Magazine, WakeMed Heart Center’s quarterly heart health awareness publication. “Today’s stethoscopes still play an important role in diagnosing heart, lung and vascular conditions,” said Bhavani Balaravi, MD, FACC, a […]
A new external defibrillator made by Zoll is worn like a vest is helping to save the lives of heart disease sufferers, according to Dr. Pavlo Netrebko, a cardiologist with Cary Cardiology, who recommends it to many patients.
With blistering temperatures scalding the Triangle Area, I’m left to wonder if there’s a cool day in sight. While we hazily dream about crisp fall weather, let’s take a break from the scorching heat with refreshing recipes sure to quench your thirst for cooler days. This month, I put my nutrition know-how to the test […]
We are pleased to announce that WakeMed has been recognized as high-performing in ten of 16 different specialties by U.S. News & World Report. WakeMed’s ten high-performing categories include: Cardiology & Heart Surgery Diabetes & Endocrinology Gastroenterology Geriatrics Gynecology Nephrology Neurology & Neurosurgery Orthopedics Pulmonology Urology “WakeMed offers the highest level of care available in Wake County […]
In the peak of the summer, a time when we all try to be a little slimmer, there’s nothing better than digging into a plate of fresh, delicious eats as good for the body as they are for the taste buds. And this month, when fresh, local vegetables are at their peak, eating a little […]
I will never forget the first potluck I went to at my church several years ago. There was fried chicken, biscuits and potato dishes as far as the eye can see and not a green vegetable in sight, or any other color vegetable for that matter. Of course, being the dietitian in the church, I […]
Fellow citizens of Wake County, as you may be aware three competing hospital systems have submitted applications to develop 101 new beds. These competing applications were submitted by Rex Healthcare, Novant Health and WakeMed. Rex proposes to add 11 new beds and a cardiovascular-focused heart tower to its Raleigh Campus as well as build community […]
Right about now, our markets and farm stands are overflowing with late spring fruits and veggies. While our farmers make room for early summer crops, let’s take a look at what’s available now. Oh where to begin! From blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and melons to beans, leafy greens, squash, and early corn, even the pickiest of […]
It’s the eleventh of the month, and for our new readers, welcome to the North Carolina No-Diet Diet blog series. On the 11th of each month, we post fresh and healthy ideas on seasonal food favorites, all featuring North Carolina grown goods. For a recap on our past recipes showcasing N.C. favorites like sweet potatoes, […]
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