Take care of your bones, so your bones can take care of you. Whether you’re a middle-aged adult or a teenage star athlete, neglecting your bone health can lead to osteoporosis — a common yet serious disease affecting both men and women. To help combat this condition, Women’s Health Month is a great time to […]
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WakeMed Emergency Departments See Increase in Weather-Related Injuries
WakeMed saw numerous winter-weather related injuries and patient visits to our emergency departments over the past few days (Jan 6-9). A breakdown of these injuries is as follows: 111 falls (compared to 53 this time last year) 60 sledding accidents 51 motor vehicle accidents So far, no cases of cold exposure or hypothermia patients have been reported […]
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