Watch the history of WakeMed’s journey to become a Magnet Organization. Magnet is an award given by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) to hospitals that satisfy a set of criteria designed to measure the strength and quality of their nursing.
Today is prematurity awareness day. As the home of Wake County’s most advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we hold a special place in our hearts for premature infants and their families. Watch Hannah’s story of prematurity and meet her rainbow baby.
Every year on November 11, our nation takes the opportunity to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the American armed forces. Here at WakeMed, we are fortunate to have more than 450 active and veteran service members among our family, including our CEO who retired from […]
After nearly 40 years working as a neonatologist in the WakeMed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Ross Vaughan recently officially retired. Although he missed the opening of Wake County’s first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by four years, he provided exceptional care to Wake County’s tiniest babies and their families and has seen the unit grow […]
When Nathaniel Lett joined WakeMed at just 19, he was one of the youngest people working in what is now Surgical Services. Today, after 51 years and nine months, Lett is retiring from WakeMed with the distinction of being our second-longest tenured employee, having spent nearly his whole career as a surgical technician. Over the […]
You have a hand injury – and maybe a hand fracture – and you’re wondering what to expect from your visit to the emergency department, orthopaedic office or urgent care. Dr. Okechukwu Nwoko, a hand and wrist specialist with Wake Orthopaedics, talked us through what physicians consider when determining the treatment plan for an orthopaedic […]
In 1972, there was a deadly shooting at North Hills Mall where a sniper opened fire, killed three people, and wounded eight others. During this incident, it became apparent that although WakeMed had the skills to clinically treat patients, we did not have the resources to help families and their loved ones through crisis. In […]
It’s a well-known fact that children do not have the best hygiene. Parents, how many times have you had to remind your child to wash their hands after using the restroom or before eating dinner? For me, that number is in the gazillions and my oldest is only eight. I’m also quite certain that healthy […]
New Name, Same Exceptional Heart Care All of our heart and vascular physicians have merged into one practice, delivering exceptional, highly-coordinated care for our patients. Together, Carolina Cardiology, Raleigh Cardiology, Carolina Cardiovascular Surgical Associates, Structural Heart & Advanced Devices, Complex Arrhythmia and Vascular Surgery are now WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians. Learn all about our new, […]
It’s officially event season at WakeMed, and we literally have something for everybody. Please plan to join us for one of the following events presented by our health experts. Baby Maybe Thursday, September 24 WakeMed North Women’s Hospital 6 to 8 pm Perfect for anyone considering having a baby. Learn about getting pregnant, what to […]
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