When most people think about hydration and dehydration, they think of the hot, humid summer months. However, it’s just as important to stay hydrated in cold weather. Why? Dehydration affects your heart rate, kidney, and mental functions- and despite it being cold outside, your body still loses a considerable amount of water through sweating and […]
Winter has finally arrived in the Triangle. As Wake County’s largest health system and only Trauma Center, it is our job to help you and your family stay safe and healthy. 4 Things to Help You Prep for Winter Weather Here are four things you should do today to ensure you are ready for possible […]
One of the best ways you can help a hospitalized patient is to donate blood because one out of every 10 patients entering the hospital will receive a blood transfusion. Hospitals frequently run short of certain blood types like O negative (the universal donor) and B (a more rare blood type). If you have either […]
The most popular New Year’s resolution is to get healthy and lose weight. Make this the year that those resolutions result in real change by following the very sensible advice of dietitians and nutrition scientists around the world. This advice is summed up in a recent News & Observer article written by WakeMed’s own Parul Kharod. […]
We are currently seeing an uptick in Mononucleosis (Mono) in our Children’s Hospital. You may think this is odd because mono is better known as “the kissing disease,” a virus that affects older teens or young adults. The reality is that the virus can and does regularly affect children; it’s just that the symptoms tend […]
Tomorrow the 30th annual Love Light Tree lighting ceremony will be taking place on Raleigh Campus beginning a 6 pm. After the tree lighting ceremony families are invited to: Get a picture with Santa in his sleigh (Parents: It’s the best place to see Santa in the Triangle) Make ornaments to decorate the trees in […]
Every year during the fall, winter and early spring, we restrict visitation to our Children’s Hospital and our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The reason: to protect our patients from viruses like RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). You may have never heard of RSV, but there is a very good chance that you HAVE had it. For […]
Every three years organizations in Wake County work together to answer this exact question. The answer matters because it helps all of the organizations focused on health and wellness, including the Wake County government, determine where the greatest needs are and if investments in new resources are helping to improve the overall health of the […]
Throughout the year WakeMed is fortunate to receive countless gifts that help bring comfort and care to patients and their families. As the holidays approach, many families and community groups make an extra commitment to give a little more to support kids and families who are in difficult situations. The gifts come in all shapes […]
It’s toy season and holiday shoppers are on the hunt for the latest, most fun and exciting gifts for their favorite little ones. But did you know that not all toys are safe? Some products contain unsafe substances, small parts or loose magnets that can seriously harm the health of our children. Education is key […]
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