Today at 2:45 pm, we learned that WakeMed has officially earned Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This is a tremendous honor for our organization and a testament to the quality of care we provide to our patients. Magnet designated organizations are proven quality leaders in nursing care and innovation. Magnet organizations have […]
If you work in an office, especially at a desk, you might not get the opportunity for too much movement or activity during the day. However, there are some things you can do in the office setting to build muscle, burn calories and work on your fitness. The following ideas are courtesy of Hailee Wingfield, […]
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disease by which your pancreas does not produce enough insulin or your body does not properly respond to the insulin that is produced. This causes sugar levels to rise in the blood because the body cannot break sugar down properly. The most common types of diabetes are type […]
Congratulations to Angela Newman, RN, MSN, CMSRN, for being named a 2015 Woman of Western Wake by Cary Magazine. Nursing director of the Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at WakeMed Cary Hospital and a Cary resident, Newman was chosen for this award due to her many accomplishments as a nurse leader and contributions to WakeMed Health […]
Three-day holiday weekends often bring the inspiration to do something new and different, even if you don’t have plans to travel out of town. Since Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, you might be looking for some ideas. Luckily, Hailee Wingfield, MA, CISSN, ACSM EP-C, GFI, AHC, a fitness specialist with WakeMed’s […]
As many as 10 percent of expectant moms develop high blood sugar, a condition known as gestational diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy. If your doctor finds that your blood sugar levels are elevated, you may be diagnosed with gestational diabetes – even if you have never had diabetes before. When detected early, it can […]
Now that traditional calendar schools are back in full swing, make plans to join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th from 9 am to noon at Waverly Place Farmers Market to ensure you and your family have the healthiest school year possible. (Waverly Place Farmers Market is at the corner of Tryon Rd. and Kildaire Farm Rd., […]
To improve and preserve your cardiac health, a few simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact. We always stress the importance of exercise, but for those who feel intimidated by that word, a simple place to start is to increase the amount of steps you take each day. Try taking the stairs whenever possible, […]
Please join us today in the Raleigh Campus courtyard from 10 am to 2 pm for the last full Farmers Market of the year. Make a plan to visit with the WakeMed Pharmacy in the education tent to learn all about cold and flu prevention for kids, and EBT/SNAP patrons, don’t forget that we offer […]
We are currently smack dab in the middle of the most popular birth months of the year – July, August and September. Actually, September is typically the most common birth month, with September 16 being the most common birthday of all. The fact that these hot summer months are the most popular is not surprising […]
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