As one year ends and another is set to begin, we feel thankful to have the physicians, specialists, nurses, staff, volunteers, resources and community support that allow us to continue working toward our mission of improving the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. Looking back at 2014, […]
Premature birth, or birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is the leading cause of death among America’s newborns (source: March of Dimes). That’s why World Prematurity Day, observed on Monday, November 17, is so important. It’s a day to raise awareness for the issue of premature birth and to gain more support for the research […]
As hospitals across the country ready themselves for a possible outbreak of Ebola in the United States, WakeMed is pulling staff together to learn more about handling the deadly virus in a health care setting. Trainings, organized and led internally by the WakeMed Emergency Services Institute (ESI), began in September and will continue throughout October […]
In addition to opening Wake County’s first women’s hospital next year, WakeMed also recently unveiled plans for a significant remodel and expansion of the Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at the Raleigh Campus slated to be finished in the of summer 2015. This expansion is a direct result of WakeMed’s patient- and family-centered approach to care, […]
Every year the Triangle Business Journal recognizes individuals in our area who are true healthcare heroes. While the Journal includes a nice profile and picture of the award winners (available online only to subscribers), we thought you might want to see their actual nominations and read first-hand what makes these individuals so special. Our second highlighted […]
We’d like to recognize Hayley Monsees, a student at Cary High School and member of Troop 1860, who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by making scrapbooks for the parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies that can be used to track the infants’ growth. She also compiled an idea book of keepsake crafts […]
When a baby is born earlier than expected, it can be a scary experience. Even if a baby is born just three weeks early, there are many questions. Will my baby be OK? Will breathing be an issue? Will he have to spend time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)? Premature babies have special […]
That little yawn, suddenly opened hand, frown, leg extension, or grimace. To an astute neonatal intensive care nurse, these are all subtle communications from their tiniest patients that may mean I need a short break, I am worried, I need something to brace my feet on, or I am uncomfortable. For 35 years, babies as […]
The Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) honored 25 local professionals this year with Health Care Hero Awards, including four from WakeMed. All four WakeMed finalists – Susan Evans, Rosemary Kenny, Dr. Duncan Phillips and Tiffany Young – won in their respective categories. The winners were announced on Thursday, March 22 at a special dinner at the […]
Legendary comedian Jay Leno will perform during a special night of dinner, dancing and laughter at WakeMed’s 50th Anniversary Gala presented by the WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 and Wells Fargo. The event will take place Saturday, December 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year’s Gala will be the WakeMed Foundation’s largest event to […]
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