The Adult Emergency Department at WakeMed Raleigh Campus has not yet seen a big spike in heat-related illnesses and emergency visits. There may be an increase following a longer stretch of extremely high temperatures. Most often, people heed warnings and stay inside when North Carolina’s humid, summer temperatures first hit. But as these temperatures settle in to […]
WakeMed Spiritual Care will be holding a Service of Remembrance on Thursday, June 8th in our Raleigh Campus Courtyard to honor adult loved ones who have passed away. Families, loved ones, and staff are all welcome to attend. Thursday, June 8 6:30 to 7:30 pm WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Outdoor Courtyard 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh […]
Our heredity plays a role in how we hear. I know! I know! If you had a dollar for all the things mom and dad didn’t tell you! Most likely, your parents may have chalked their hearing loss up to selective hearing or “just something that happens with age”. Hearing Loss: Not Just Age-Related The truth […]
It sounds like she’s slurring her words a little bit, and she’s not holding her coffee cup like she normally does. Is her face drooping on one side? Something really doesn’t seem right. I’m really worried. Is she having a stroke? Maybe we should call 9-1-1. Or would it be quicker for me to just […]
A new guideline was published in March by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stating that individuals planning to start a family or pregnant should be offered carrier screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).1,2 Some questions that may come to mind are: What is SMA? What does it mean to be a carrier? How […]
There is no question that a spinal cord injury is a life-changing event. The rehabilitation hospital/provider you choose can change your life as well. WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Raleigh, NC provides highly specialized care and therapies for people with spinal cord injuries, helping them achieve the best possible outcome and quality of life. For many […]
As the philanthropic partner of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, the WakeMed Foundation is focused on supporting the health and well-being of our community. Together, we have an impressive track record of connecting the passions of our supporters with the lifesaving care WakeMed delivers each and every day. From helping fund the construction of several key […]
This year, the WakeMed NICU is hosting a Kangaroo-A-Thon from May 8th to May 19th. The Kangaroo-A-Thon is part of a larger, nationwide Kangaroo Challenge in which hospitals from around the world compete to encourage kangaroo care between new parents and their babies. Learn more about Kangaroo Care at WakeMed. What is a Kangaroo Care? Also […]
Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Often, its effects are underestimated because the damage takes place so gradually. The risk of hearing loss depends on both the intensity and the duration of the exposure to the loud noise or music. Noise/music induced hearing loss is preventable. In fact, the average […]
I was watching the Super Bowl when I passed out. No, it wasn’t because my Patriots had fallen behind (I’m a Boston native)—it was due to a few weeks of bronchitis that I couldn’t shake and unbeknownst to me, had turned into the flu. A Trip to the Emergency Department A visit to the emergency […]
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