It’s 5 am, and while most people are still sleeping, Roger Ball has already started his day. Roger is a local farmer and owner of Ball’s Berries & Produce, located in South Raleigh. He is also one of several featured vendors who will be participating in the WakeMed Farmers Market, which kicks off May 17th. […]
Nobody wants to think about it, but death is something that we must all, one day, face. Our own Dr. Kristine Scruggs, recently wrote a poignant article that deals with death, dying, and how having a plan in place can help you take control of your health or the health of loved ones in the […]
Now in in its third year, WakeMed’s annual Farmers Market returns to the Raleigh Campus bringing with it a wide selection of fresh, locally-grown produce, cooking demonstrations, health education, crafts, and more. More importantly, the Farmer’s Market operates under a ‘for the community, by the community’ mentality, serving as a way to bring together members of […]
In recent years, physicians, psychologists and economists have tried to shine a light on the connection between joy and wellness. It’s no surprise that happiness and good health go hand-in-hand. And scientific studies have found that happiness can make our hearts healthier, our immune systems stronger, and our lives longer. The Link Between Happiness & […]
Earth Day is this Friday, April 22! Though it’s beneficial to be environmentally conscious year-round, Earth Day serves as an annual reminder of new ways we can improve the way interact with the environment around us. WakeMed Corporate Integrity Compliance Specialist, Gary Ernster, mentions how his department engages in environmentally friendly behavior: We, are extremely mindful of […]
Research shows that our physical and emotional well being depends on our digestive health. Fiber plays an important role in keeping the digestive tract healthy. When you eat food that is rich in fiber, it fills you up and keeps you satisfied longer. Foods low in fiber are digested faster and move through your body […]
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill This year, from April 10-16, we’re celebrating National Healthcare Volunteer Week. This week gives each of us a special opportunity to recognize the support that volunteers provide to our patients, families, hospital staff, and our […]
Most people look forward to the Spring as a time to embrace longer days, and warmer weather. However, if you’re an allergy sufferer it can also be something to dread – especially if you live in North Carolina where five of our cities (including Raleigh and Durham) rank among the Most Challenging Places to Live […]
Since the late 1990s, there has been an increasing prevalence of patients being admitted to hospitals for the treatment of diverticulitis. But what exactly is diverticulitis, and who does it affect? Recently, we spoke with our own Dr. Adeyemi Lawal, a board certified Gastroenterologist at WakeMed, who helped set the record straight. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis […]
April is National Pecan Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing some interesting facts about pecans! 10 Interesting Facts About Pecans Pecan is from an Algonquian word meaning ‘a nut requiring a stone to crack’. The U.S. produces about 80% of the world’s pecan crop. A pecan is not truly a nut, but technically a drupe, […]
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