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Tag: Health
Are Women Athletes More Likely to Tear their ACL?
It is true that we see an increasing number of knee injuries in female athletes, especially in those who participate in basketball, soccer and volleyball. The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee and acts as a stabilizer between the thigh (femur) and the shin (tibia), restraining forward motion of the […]
New Ronald McDonald House Opening on Raleigh Campus
Since the opening of the Children’s Hospital in 2010, we have been working with the Ronald McDonald House of Durham to provide a Family Room for Children’s Hospital families. This room has been a respite for hundreds of families over the past five years, offering a private, relaxing space to help them endure stressful situations. The room […]
Facts About Gluten-Free Labeling
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. When people with celiac disease eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. These attacks lead to […]
New! Celiac Disease Support Group
WakeMed is partnering with the Celiac Disease Foundation to start a new local support group at Cary Hospital. In fact, our first meeting is Tuesday, March 17 from 6 to 8 pm. This is great news for people in our area who must follow a gluten-free diet. Why a support group for celiac disease? […]
February 2015 Daisy Award Winner
Congratulations Cheryl Palmer for being recognized as the February 2015 DAISY Award Recipient! 4 month old Braylen’s Mom wrote this about you: “The professionalism and compassion that she showed all of our family was a huge blessing. The care she shared with us in teaching us how to take care of a premature infant was […]
Celebrating Black History Month Through Food
Our North Carolina Central University dietetic intern, Akiia Robertson James helped us highlight black Americans who made significant contributions to the culinary and food service industries during Black History Month. The project included a bio wall, featuring 14 black Americans prominently displayed in the cafeteria as well as meal specials.
It Makes Cents to Buy Generic
Brand name or generic? This is the subject of a recent study conducted by The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The study shows overwhelmingly informed consumers in their specific fields purchase the generic items, saving a significant amount of money. Chefs bought generic baking soda over name brand. Pharmacists purchased store brand headache remedies over […]
We Love Our More Than 1,500 Volunteers!
Back in 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals (then the Wake County Hospital System Inc.) was established by the community to care for the people of the community. In other words, the community has been the most vital supporter of WakeMed since its beginnings. A special segment of our community – providing a very special service […]
Keep Bouncing – Trampoline & Bounce House Rules
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I see my fair share of bounce house and trampoline injuries. These injuries occur primarily in children ages 4 to 15 and in adventurous caretakers (mothers, fathers, etc). Trampolines have been improved with the addition of safety netting. The netting around trampolines and walls around bounce houses do help to prevent […]
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