It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
Summer has snuck up on us. And, while summertime in NC means sunny days, sand, swimming, picnics and outdoor fun, we mustn’t forget that a truly happy summer is a healthy one. Here, I will share a few common summer health topics—but are they True or False? You can’t experience heat exhaustion if you are […]
Most often, people heed warnings and stay inside when North Carolina’s humid, record-breaking summer temperatures first hit. But as these temperatures settle in to stay a while, people may not be as cautious in avoiding extended exposure in the heat as they go about their daily routines. 3 Tips from WakeMed Physicians #1 – Stay […]
Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them up while we quickly run into the store. But leaving a child alone in a car can […]
With temperatures soaring into the upper 90’s – and the heat index between 100 and 105 degrees – it’s important to stay hydrated, limit your time outdoors and be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Listen to your body. If you are outside and you start to feel overheated or dizzy, stop […]
The Adult Emergency Department at WakeMed Raleigh Campus has not yet seen a big spike in heat-related illnesses and emergency visits. There may be an increase following a longer stretch of extremely high temperatures. Most often, people heed warnings and stay inside when North Carolina’s humid, summer temperatures first hit. But as these temperatures settle in to […]
Temperatures have officially reached the 90s and are forecasted to stay there for at least the next several days. During a heatwave like this, it is important to be careful when engaging in outdoor activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to too much extreme heat could cause heat exhaustion […]
This week as the temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s, we are getting a taste of typical summer weather here in central North Carolina. As of today at 2:00, three patients had been seen in WakeMed’s emergency departments for heat-related illnesses and injuries since Friday at midnight. These illnesses and injuries are usually dehydration or heat exhaustion. During […]
