It is true a diagnosis of poison ivy is much more common in the summer, primarily because people spend more time outdoors when the weather is warm than they do in the winter when it is cold and blustery. But, our weather this winter has been unseasonably warm and more people are spending time outside, […]
Fish are loaded with important nutrients, such as protein, vitamin D as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week. Enjoy these two simple, healthy fish recipes any time for better heart health! Poached Cod with Potatoes & Leeks Ingredients 4 Servings 1½ pounds small Yukon Gold potatoes Kosher salt 2 […]
Influenza and other viral illness are currently widespread in the community; and when sick people visit our patients, they put both our staff and our patients at risk for infection. Help Keep Our Patients Safe: Sick Visitors Should Not Visit While WakeMed has not implemented widespread visitor restrictions this year, we strongly urge all patients, […]
Compassion has always been a hallmark of WakeMed nursing. It’s a true calling to care that makes a nurse successful at WakeMed and with his or her patients. But keeping that compassion at the forefront has become increasingly difficult for nurses. While they can and do improve clinical outcomes and help keep patients safe, new […]
WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Duke Health have signed a joint operating agreement, bringing together their renowned heart programs and expertise to create an innovative, integrated cardiovascular collaboration. The two organizations will work together to deliver highly-coordinated cardiovascular care, a broader scope of services and greater value and affordability to Wake County’s growing population of […]
Spring-like weather must mean flu season is over, right? According to diagnoses in our urgent care practices, flu season is most definitely not over. In fact, we are just starting to see many patients be diagnosed with the flu, specifically influenza A. So, if you wake up in the morning feeling fine and feel like […]
Can you really suffer from a broken heart? Well….it’s complicated. Often, when we think of broken hearts, we think of an image of a heart split into two jagged pieces. In real life, a broken heart may not necessarily be a cause of death, but it can certainly have serious cardiovascular implications. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Takotsubo cardiomyopathy […]
Walk your way to a healthier heart. All you have to do is take that first step. As one of the few, low-impact activities around, walking is easy to start and is fairly low risk for injury. Besides this, walking has also been proven to be effective at reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, […]
Forget Green Eggs & Ham! Add this green, heart healthy recipe as a side dish or as a filling for tacos or stuffed peppers or tomatoes. Green Rice & Beans Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 green chili – Serrano or jalapeno (or 4 oz. can of mild green chilies) 1 inch […]
Teens, do you love spending time with children? Are you interested in earning spending money by babysitting? Safe Sitter Classes Teach Necessary Child Care Skills Taking care of children is a big responsibility. When you accept a babysitting job, it’s not just a play date you are taking responsibility for a child’s life. We can […]
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