When it comes to winter weather, it’s best to be proactive. Regardless of what the weather predictions are, never underestimate or dismiss winter weather advisories, warnings, or watches. Take it seriously! By having all of the supplies and items you need ahead of time, you’ll be ready no matter what the weather has in store. […]
My husband, Christopher, and I were elated when we discovered that we were expecting. Every doctor’s appointment showed that everything was progressing as expected, …but on Mother’s Day, I was in an ambulance on the way from WakeMed Cary to WakeMed in Raleigh with the certainty that this child that we had hoped and prayed […]
With the new year officially upon us, many of us want to lose weight but don’t know where to start. While a quick Google search may yield dozens of diet programs, fad and detox diets, most of us know that these plans typically don’t work and often aren’t good for our long-term health. This leads […]
Pneumonia is a scary diagnosis that is often surprising for parents because children do not seem to be “that sick.” Parents expect a diagnosis of pneumonia in a child who has blue lips and skin, high fever or other dramatic signs of the illness. In fact, Pneumonia can be due to many different viruses and […]
Is your family expanding on the 25th to include a new dog or cat? Vanessa Budnick, humane educator for the Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County, helped us with an article in a past issue of Families First magazine. Budnick offered the following tips to ensure a happy, healthy […]
No matter the differences in medical complications or care between NICU babies, parents feel the same emotions: trauma, sadness, fear, guilt, happiness and most importantly love. An Unexpected Father’s Day Surprise My water broke unexpectedly on June 14th (my husband’s birthday), and I was rushed to WakeMed where they hoped I would stay for the next 7 […]
Big plans for the holidays, but a cold, flu, or stomach virus got you down? Find out when it is safe to join the party, and if you just can’t stay away, find out how to reduce your chances of sharing your illness with others. Flu & Cold Symptoms: Runny or Stuffy Nose Sore Throat Congestion […]
Have a safer holiday season this year by keeping the following tips in mind! #1 – Decorate Your Tree with Your Children in Mind. Children are curious and will want to play with the ornaments on the tree, so you might as well be prepared. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks […]
We are excited to share with you the many accomplishments the Volunteer Services Department and The Volunteers at WakeMed Health & Hospitals have had this past fiscal year. During the past year, The volunteers have contributed more than 125,206 hours of their time, as well as their talents and financial support to augment the services […]
This week, WakeMed Cary Hospital celebrates a significant milestone in its history – its 25th Anniversary since opening on December 16, 1991. Originally known as Western Wake Medical Center, the facility opened with 80 beds nearly 10 years after WakeMed first sought permission to build the hospital in Cary. WakeMed (then called Wake Medical Center) […]
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