On this Martin Luther King Day of Service, we would like to acknowledge the hard work, care and caring provided by our 1,500 volunteers. Every year, volunteers dedicate more than 125,000 hours of service to our organization and the community we serve. Some of the roles volunteers fill at WakeMed include: Leading our Hospital Board […]
Parents usually teach their children about the danger of strangers, but it’s easy to overlook some unsafe things that children can encounter in the constantly changing digital world. Three big concerns include: Cyber bullying Predators Pornography Parents can help protect children by teaching basic concepts of how to use digital devices in a healthy, safe […]
Black-eyed peas and collards offer more than the promise of luck and wealth. When prepared without salt or salty pork products, they offer health benefits too. Also known as cowpeas, black-eyed peas are actually beans, and they are packed with health benefits, some of which are outlined below. 6 Health Benefits of Black-eyed Peas Black-eyed […]
This past October, WakeMed changed our primary blood product vendor from The Red Cross to The Blood Connection. This change was made to improve efficiency and supply, while saving money on this valuable resource for our patients. About The Blood Connection Headquartered near Greenville, S.C., The Blood Connection is the largest independently managed, non-profit community […]
WakeMed Cary is excited to welcome Dr. Gay Gooden as its new medical staff president. This will also be the first time that a female has led Cary Hospital’s medical staff in 25 years. Below, we chat with Dr. Gooden about her hopes and aspirations in her new role at WakeMed. How will your new role […]
Power outages can happen at any time throughout the year – whether you’re dealing with winter weather that’s iced down power lines, or you’re contending with tropical storm weather during hurricane season. Regardless of the season, if you think there’s a chance that the power could go out, it’s a good idea to be proactive. […]
WakeMed saw numerous winter-weather related injuries and patient visits to our emergency departments over the past few days (Jan 6-9). A breakdown of these injuries is as follows: 111 falls (compared to 53 this time last year) 60 sledding accidents 51 motor vehicle accidents So far, no cases of cold exposure or hypothermia patients have been reported […]
When the 16 layers of clothes have been shed from playing in the snow and the hot chocolate is all gone, what do you do to keep kids entertained inside? Here are eight creative suggestions to have fun inside with the little ones using things you have around the house – no crafty skills required. […]
By and large, falls are the number one injury we see in our Emergency Departments during winter weather. Never underestimate the impact of winter weather, and please take special precautions to ensure your and your family’s health and safety. 3 Winter Safety Tips to Follow The following are some helpful tips to keep in mind whenever there […]
Can you guess the number one reason patients visit our Emergency Departments during significant winter storms? If you guessed, injury from falls, you are correct! Injuries from falls are a major hazard during winter weather events. In fact, injury from a fall is the number one reason for seeking treatment in our Emergency Departments during […]
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