The holiday season is here – a time of year where most of us look forward to family gatherings, parties, gift exchanges and loved ones assembled around a table for festive meals. This year, though, the holiday season comes amidst a global pandemic right in the middle of flu season. While COVID-19 has put a […]
WakeMed NICU babies are in for a special Halloween surprise, thanks to the skills of a few parents and the fundraising efforts led entirely by former WakeMed NICU mom, Amanda Walker. Below, Amanda shares her NICU story and how these loving donations are making a big impact in the lives of our tiniest patients and their […]
Have a safer holiday season this year by keeping the following tips in mind! #1 – Decorate Your Tree with Your Children in Mind. Children are curious and will want to play with the ornaments on the tree, so you might as well be prepared. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks […]
Looking for the perfect movie to watch with your little ones this holiday season? We’ve put together a list of family-friendly favorites! Click on any of the movie titles below to learn more about each film. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), rated G Elf (2003), rated PG Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), rated G It’s a Wonderful Life […]
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 […]
According to data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics, more people have heart attacks around the holidays than any other time of the year. The reasons for this doctors postulate are many including holiday stress, loneliness, skipped doctor’s appointments, lack of exercise, poor diet and especially binge drinking, which all can cause a […]
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