As Senior Vice President of Quality and Chief Medical Officer for WakeMed. I’ve led an incredible team for the past several months in navigating many of WakeMed’s COVID-19 safety efforts. Based on my experience with this pandemic, I want to offer you and your family the following advice for safer gatherings during this holiday season. […]
What’s been an emotionally-taxing several months for many of us has led to another potentially hazardous health problem – weight gain. Unfortunately, widespread weight gain is becoming all too common after months of unhealthy habits including a lack of physical activity and overeating that can be difficult to avoid amidst the COVID-19 chaos. There are […]
It’s unlike any back-to-school season any of us have experienced, and many parents are struggling with what to do in light of COVID-19. Yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that schools will reopen under “Plan B” which will vary based on each school district and in some cases, by school. This announcement means that whether your children […]
*This article was re-printed from WakeMed Heart to Heart Magazine. Subscribe Today! COVID-19 brings so many questions for all of us, but for patients with heart disease – those questions often come with greater worry from people who are already managing health problems and risk factors. We’ve consulted several experts from our WakeMed Heart & […]
The following are some ways to help you take better care of yourself amidst this global pandemic. #1 – Acknowledge what you’re feeling. Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions come up without judging yourself #2 – Let go what you can’t control. What your neighbor is doing is out of your control, what is […]
In these uncertain times, we must take care of our physical health perhaps in ways we never had to before. However, we cannot ignore our emotional health. During times of crisis, emotional health may suffer as well. Depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, domestic violence, child abuse and suicide may increase when there are disasters that […]
Like most hospitals in the region, WakeMed has transitioned to managing COVID-19 as part of our every day ‘new normal.’ Over the past several months, we’ve put screening and testing protocols into place, mandatory mask requirements across all of our locations, significantly expanded the use of personal protective equipment, as well as implemented advanced cleaning […]
The sudden statewide school closures left many parents caught off guard, but it also left many of North Carolina’s 1.5 million public school students potentially hungry. Locations across the state have quickly adapted to the crisis and are actively working to get food to children. Where to Go for School Meals in NC No Kid […]
As schools continue to shut down around the country, activities and entertainment events are cancelled and even more businesses temporarily shut down, the CDC is recommending that even if you are not displaying symptoms that you stay home and practice social distancing. But what does this mean when it comes to your kids being stuck […]
Often times, children (and teenagers) react to situations based on how they see adults around them behave. By navigating the latest news related to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in a calm and confident manner, you can provide the best support for your children. Arm yourself with knowledge about the coronavirus from reputable sources so that you’re better […]
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