Last week, many of us gathered with family and friends to give thanks for our blessings in life. We reminded those we love how much we care, and offered gratitude for our fortunes, big and small. At WakeMed, we give thanks to the countless employees, physicians, volunteers and friends who make our hospital the best […]
Various makes and models of car seats have a unique fit in different makes and models of cars. Ensure your child is riding safely by having WakeMed and Safe Kids car seat safety checkers review your seat installation and fit on your child this Saturday, October 23 from 10 to 1 on WakeMed Raleigh Campus […]
Friday’s Triangle Business Journal included recognitions of the best places to work in the Triangle. WakeMed was recognized in the Giant Companies category. As part of the printed recognition, the TBJ included feedback from one WakeMed employee. Here’s what staff nurse Dana Earle, RN, had to say about why WakeMed is a special place to […]
If you read the profile of Ron Doggett recently printed in the News & Observer, you know what we at WakeMed have known for years: Ron Doggett has a big heart. Not only is he a great business and community leader, he is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to a large and growing family […]
This fall, WakeMed wants to help you take control of your health from head to toe! Every Tuesday for six weeks, our talented physicians will spend an evening providing valuable health information to help you become the healthiest you can be. So, whether you want to protect your toes, your nose or anywhere in between, […]
Weren’t able to drop your whisks and grab your friends to join us for fun at the Taste of Home Cooking School show? Try making these tasty, heart healthy treats at home. Corporate and Community Health Dietitian Stacy Kropp put her heart healthy stamp on these exceptional recipes co-created by Cafe 3000 Chef Jennifer LeGrande and Sous Chef Chris […]
Caroline Youngblood is manager in public relations and editor of Heart to Heart, WakeMed Heart Center’s magazine. WakeMed Heart to Heart is starting a new feature — Mealtime Makeovers. Here is what we have in mind and how you can help make it great! Family gatherings wouldn’t be the same without Great Grandma’s cheesy potato […]
Arm yourself with education about the bugs of summer and dangers of their bites and stings. Bees, Wasps & Hornets: Bee, wasp, hornet and yellow jacket stings can be very serious, especially if someone has a severe allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock. Symptoms include wheezing, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, nausea or loss of consciousness. Mosquitoes: […]
The Spring 2010 issue of Heart to Heart hit mailboxes this week. There are many interesting articles in this issue, including Surviving & Thriving after Stroke, Impella Heart Recovery Device, Dining Out with Margaux’s and this great feature on Brain Fitness. BRAIN FITNESS No matter how old you are, you can strengthen your brain — no gym […]
Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator. Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention. This week, we are focusing on managing cholesterol. Next time you think about burgers and fries, think about this: there are many things – including foods high in saturated fat – […]
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