I love coming to work every morning and being surrounded by a team at WakeMed who has a passion for caring. Whether it is in the clinic caring for our patients or at the leadership table caring for our providers and staff, we are all focused on making the work today a little bit better […]
Working at WakeMed provides me with a unique opportunity to help distribute life saving nutrition not only to WakeMed’s patients, but to NICU babies all over the Southeast. I also get to work with an amazing group women, both staff and many volunteers, who make our mission possible. At the age of 26, Montana Wagner-Gillespie is the youngest milk bank […]
700 deaths a day. That’s what sepsis causes in the United States. It’s shocking. However, survival rates increase dramatically when patients get the right treatment, right away. What Is Sepsis? Sepsis is the body’s abnormal response to infection. The body essentially attacks itself, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death. Any […]
Your gallbladder, which is literally a bile storage tank located on the right side of your abdomen, is a bit like a computer – you take it for granted when it is working and then you spend hours trying to diagnose the problem when it is broken. Why Gallbladder Disease is Difficult to Diagnose Gallbladder […]
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! The Brain Injury Assocation of America and local chapters conduct an awareness campaign annually to promote support and understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI). This year the theme for Brain Injury Awareness Month is “NOT ALONE”. Raising Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injury Many people are unaware of the impact […]
What is it about Chantal Howard that makes her such a special member of the WakeMed family? Besides being an incredible leader, Chantal is a tremendous advocate for men, women, children and families who have been impacted by domestic violence in the community. Chantal comments on her work, saying: I adore interacting with the WakeMed team […]
March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’ll be highlighting some of the women who have made a difference at WakeMed throughout the month – so stay tuned! About Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in the United States during the month of March as a way to highlight some of […]
We all know that a few minutes of preparation can go a long way to ensure a successful result. Meal planning is no different. Here are four easy tips to get you on the right track. 4 Steps to Healthier Meal Planning #1 – Plan to plan just a few meals per week. You don’t have […]
Adding Another “tool” to Fight Chronic Pain! Are you a weekend fitness warrior? Is your job physically strenuous? Are you recovering from an injury or surgery? Do you have pain that just doesn’t respond to treatment? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, then trigger point dry needling (TPDN) may be […]
There is information overload on topics related to nutrition, fitness and health. Websites, blogs, books, and other media outlets have all sorts of information on various diets. It is important to know what and who to trust! There’s no ONE diet that is right for everyone, so it is important to follow a healthful eating […]
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