Staying properly hydrated is incredibly important – especially when it comes to kidney function and overall health. Water = A Necessary Nutrient We need water to make our bodies work well. Think of it as a nutrient that your body needs in order to function properly. For example – did you know that we lose […]
March 19th is National Certified Nurses Day! The nursing profession is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. It’s also one of the most rewarding. National Certified Nurses Day is a national day to honor and recognize the important achievement of all nurses who have gained specialty and sub-specialty certifications. Certification is […]
WakeMed is the second hospital in the U.S. to treat a patient with a potentially breakthrough treatment that uses Supersaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy to reduce damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack. This groundbreaking trial – called the IC-HOT study – offers a new intervention option beyond angioplasty and stenting for heart attacks, which […]
The Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 12th, and this year, we are excited to announce that one of our wonderful nurses, Kelly O’Doherty, will be leading the parade as Grand Marshal! About Kelly O’Doherty Originally from New Jersey, Kelly has lived in North Carolina since 1998. Prior to that, Kelly participated […]
Tomorrow is the last day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, but that doesn’t mean that we should put severe weather planning and education on the back burner because the really scary thing about severe weather is that it is unpredictable. The only thing we can control about severe weather is our level of education and […]
In the Triangle, we’re experiencing what’s being referred to as a “late-peaking flu season”. Typically, the flu season experiences peak activity between December and February. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), flu activity can last as late as May! Recently, we’ve seen a slight increase in the flu, with most of the […]
Bad habits are like a comfortable bed: easy to get into but hard to get out of; and at work, it’s easy to slip into poor food choices… …a sales rep stops by with doughnuts for the entire office… …you celebrate a co-worker’s birthday with cupcakes… …you attend a catered business event, etc… About National […]
Wake County residents are urged to attend a meeting next month to help set the top health priorities for their local communities over the next three years. On Tuesday, March 8, residents will review the results of public outreach efforts conducted last year through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Then, citizens will prioritize the […]
When it comes to cardiovascular care for patients in Wake County, NC, WakeMed is a proven leader. Our heart and vascular physicians are continually growing and developing new ways to improve heart care and quality of life for our patients – especially those who have faced limited cardiovascular treatment options in the past. In an […]
Hip pain is commonly caused due to aging or as the result of a fall. However, there are other reasons why hip pain exists, such as: tendonitis, bursitis, or arthritis, to name a few. Join us Thursday, March 3, 2016 for a FREE seminar on hip pain where we will discuss these and other issues […]
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