Warm weather means it is snakebite season in the Raleigh/Durham area. Our state actually leads the nation in snakebite cases per capita every year! North Carolina is home to many different species of snakes; most are harmless, but some can give venomous bites to humans. In the WakeMed system, we see about 100 snakebites per […]
What did you get for Christmas this year? Chances are your family received a lot of toys that take batteries. Batteries are amazing, small capsules of power, but they can also be extremely dangerous. Wake County Safe Kids and Energizer remind you to take extra precautions with batteries, because they can cause irreversable health problems or […]
Fourth of July weekend means loud sounds and bright flashes of fireworks to light up the night. Although they add enjoyment to countless people’s celebrations, it’s always important to remember proper firework safety because nothing ruins the 4th of July like a trip to the emergency room. Don’t think it will happen to you? Each […]
Did you know that sparklers burn at 1,200 degrees? This is hot enough to melt gold. Each year, emergency departments in the United States treat approximately 7,000 patients for injuries caused by fireworks. Protect yourself and your family by following these guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. 10 Tips to […]
Stan Taylor is vice president of corporate planning. As the Triangle Business Journal and the News & Observer have both reported, WakeMed purchased 12.5 acres of land in Brier Creek at the southwest corner of TW Alexander Drive and ACC Boulevard for our next healthplex facility. The new Brier Creek Healthplex will include a stand-alone […]
Sherelle Washington is the director of ambulatory services and manages the Apex Healthplex and Brier Creek Medical Park. Emergency departments (ED) are not like a regular doctor offices where patients have appointments or urgent care where patients are seen in order of arrival. The process of determining when a patient is seen in an ED […]
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