Every three years organizations in Wake County work together to answer this exact question. The answer matters because it helps all of the organizations focused on health and wellness, including the Wake County government, determine where the greatest needs are and if investments in new resources are helping to improve the overall health of the […]
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Help Make the Holidays in the Hospital a Little Brighter
Throughout the year WakeMed is fortunate to receive countless gifts that help bring comfort and care to patients and their families. As the holidays approach, many families and community groups make an extra commitment to give a little more to support kids and families who are in difficult situations. The gifts come in all shapes […]
40 Years of the Highest Level of Neonatal Care
After nearly 40 years working as a neonatologist in the WakeMed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Ross Vaughan recently officially retired. Although he missed the opening of Wake County’s first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit by four years, he provided exceptional care to Wake County’s tiniest babies and their families and has seen the unit grow […]
5 Tips to Help Your Children Avoid Cold & Flu – Even When You Are Not There
It’s a well-known fact that children do not have the best hygiene. Parents, how many times have you had to remind your child to wash their hands after using the restroom or before eating dinner? For me, that number is in the gazillions and my oldest is only eight. I’m also quite certain that healthy […]
It’s Event Season at WakeMed
It’s officially event season at WakeMed, and we literally have something for everybody. Please plan to join us for one of the following events presented by our health experts. Baby Maybe Thursday, September 24 WakeMed North Women’s Hospital 6 to 8 pm Perfect for anyone considering having a baby. Learn about getting pregnant, what to […]
WakeMed is a Magnet Organization
Today at 2:45 pm, we learned that WakeMed has officially earned Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This is a tremendous honor for our organization and a testament to the quality of care we provide to our patients. Magnet designated organizations are proven quality leaders in nursing care and innovation. Magnet organizations have […]
Raleigh Campus Farmers Market is Inside!
Come visit us the Farmers Market today inside in the 1E Visitor Lobby from 10 am to 2 pm. Our vendors are offering a great variety of conventional and pesticide-free fruits & veggies, handmade crafts and prepared items. We offer a market match for our EBT customers. Special guests include the 3E Work/Life Committee selling […]
Summer is Trauma Season
Children’s Emergency Department Medical Director Amy Griffin shares safety tips with WNCN. Missed the story on TV? Watch it here.
What’s at the Market Today
Visit the Farmers Market today from 10 am to 2 pm in the Raleigh Campus courtyard to stock up on cookout essentials. We also have several special events today, including: A sample station where you taste the difference between famers’ market and grocery store peaches, cucumbers and tomatoes Two live performances by the Heart Center’s […]
Dunk-A-Doc June 2
On Tuesday, June 2 in the Raleigh Campus courtyard from 11 am to 1 pm, four of our favorite doctors will take the plunge in support of WakeMed Children’s to help raise money and excitement for the Scrub Run. Buy one try for $1 or five tries for $3. The Dunk Tank Line Up 11 […]
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