COVID-19 has been a large part of our lives for two years. It has caused mild symptoms for some and life ending ailments for others. The WakeMed family continues to take each challenge head on, finding strength and supporting each other in the most difficult times. Below is a story of a husband and wife’s […]
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a relatively rare heart condition called myocarditis has garnered a lot of media attention. Myocarditis, COVID-19 and Other Offenders Identified as inflammation of the heart muscle, acute myocarditis is most often caused by infection with a virus. Historically, viruses such as the common cold, hepatitis B and C, the herpes simplex […]
Where to Get Tested in Wake County The highly contagious delta variant, as well as seasonal allergies and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that have some of the same symptoms of COVID-19 are likely the reasons testing for COVID-19 is rapidly increasing throughout North Carolina. Here are some pointers on COVID-19 testing in Wake County. Please Do Not Do […]
Q&A with Dr. Monroe Thousands of children age 12 and older have received the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 since the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) green-lighted its emergency use authorization a few months ago. Yet some parents are still on the fence about whether or not to vaccinate their kids so we asked Dr. […]
We made it to Summer 2021! What a joy it is to feel the warmth of the sun, relish the tastes and sensations of summertime in North Carolina and see the light near the end of a long pandemic tunnel. Many of us have been sequestered in our homes and cautious about enjoying daily life. […]
Since the first COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for use in December 2020, WakeMed Health & Hospitals has been dedicated to vaccinating as many people as we can, as quickly as possible, in accordance with state guidelines. As part of our creative outreach efforts, a number of affiliated physicians have volunteered their time and energy to […]
This school year has been one wild ride as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that you’ve likely seen how your child behaves both in-person and online, you may be wondering if your child needs to be evaluated for additional support. Tantrums, fidgeting, inattention, impulsiveness, bedtime battles — Is this normal for a child, […]
Your body has survived a lot during the pandemic: stress, uncertainty at work and at home, and, for some of us, even COVID-19. So many things about living through a pandemic — isolation from friends and extended family, fewer places to go, fewer ways to get in the workout, more comfort eating — can take […]
In March 2020, the governor of North Carolina declared a state-wide quarantine to prevent a surge of COVID-19 early into the pandemic. Non-essential businesses had to close. People were urged to stay home, with some counties even setting curfews. Many employers transitioned staff to remote work and schools went virtual. Residents practiced the three Ws […]
Grief, a deep sorrow or intense emotional suffering, is a reaction to a loss. It is a process that is never complete. Once you have experienced a loss, grief becomes a companion on your life’s journey. Its presence waxes and wanes over time. Sometimes, you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that grief is […]
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