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Falls Hazard Ahead

The snow is slowly melting, and sledding injuries are becoming less of a concern, but it is important that everyone continue to exercise caution when outside.  Over the past couple of days, WakeMed’s Emergency Departments have seen a triple-digit increase in the number of fall victims.  Falls can be very serious, especially for the elderly, […]

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Staying Safe on Halloween

Last week, WakeMed Trauma Program Director Sylvia Scholl shared the following Halloween safety information with our staff.  These are great tips for parents and kids alike to review before heading out to Trick or Treat. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be […]

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