It’s hurricane season! Keep yourself and loved ones safe by adhering to the following safety tips. FACT: In the Raleigh, NC area, the hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Most hurricanes are active during the […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month!
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening response to an infection. Sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death – and it happens rapidly. Mortality related to sepsis increases 8 percent for every hour that treatment is delayed. According to the CDC, sepsis occurs in over 1 million patients every year, kills 258,000 Americans a […]
5 Best Practices for Staying Healthy at Work
We spend over 2000 hours a year at work (or even more!), so making smart choices while on the job is pivotal to keeping healthy and well. Try implementing a few of these easy tips to improve your health while at work: #1 – Wash Your Hands. Wash your hands often, especially if you share […]
Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina Joins WakeMed Physician Practices
WakeMed Physician Practices continues to grow its network of providers and specialties, expand practice locations and collaborate with community physicians to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve. WakeMed Physician Practices welcomes the physicians and employees from Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina (BSNC). Beginning August 1, the new practice will be called […]
Recipe Corner: Strawberry, Mango & Honey Smoothie
If you missed our last farmers market, then you missed Chef Antonio blending up this delicious smoothie. No worries though – we’ve got the recipe right here. Our strawberry, mango and honey smoothie is a refreshing smoothie that can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. Add all of the ingredients to your blender and […]
Insect Allergies
What Kinds of Insects Cause Allergic Reactions? There are many different kinds of insects or “insect-like bugs” that can cause an allergic reaction: Stinging Insects Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow-jackets and fire ants are the most common stinging insects that cause an allergic reaction. When these insects sting you, they inject a toxic substance called venom. […]
Preventing Common GI Issues with Diet
Download a printable version of this blog post. Acid Reflux Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive issues. The two most typical symptoms are heartburn and a sour taste in your mouth. Millions of people take some form of prescription or over the counter medication, and a lot of money is […]
Pet Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Download a printable version of this blog post. Allergies to pets with fur are common, especially among people who have other allergies or asthma. In the United States, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. Cat allergies are about twice as common as dog allergies. People […]
WakeMed Farmers Market Now Open – New Produce Vendors
The sun is out, the temperature is fine and the Raleigh Campus Farmers Market is now open in the COURTYARD until 2 pm. Come visit our two new small farmers selling homegrown produce, including shelling peas, corn and pole beans. Also, come learn about the great new telemedicine benefit offered by RelyMD that is now […]
Kidney Stones: Prevention & Treatment
Download a printable version of this blog post. North Carolina is one of the numerous states located in the “Stone Belt,” meaning we have a high incidence of urinary stones due to the hot weather and dehydration. So what are kidney stones, and what do you do if you have them? Brandon Rubens, MD, with […]
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