Raising kids is never easy, but just when you feel there is less to worry about as they exit the baby stages and younger years, you find that the opposite spectrum of childhood — the teen years — are just as challenging. We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed […]
We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to share his top tips and thoughts on what every parent and caregiver should know and do. Snyder recommends parents spend their energy on prevention and preparation steps that have been proven as effective ways to save lives and […]
Ten-year-old Kayden Sykes loves a thrill, and one of his greatest is riding his four-wheeler. On August 13, 2022, Kayden was doing a little joy riding when he was hit by an oncoming vehicle entering his neighborhood. Kayden’s left leg was crushed by the car and his all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Almost immediately, he began to […]
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 […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Each year, emergency departments in the United States treat approximately 7,000 patients for injuries caused by fireworks. Injuries from fireworks can range from burns to more serious medical problems like cuts and amputations. In severe cases, consequences from fireworks use can result in death. Protect yourself and your family by […]
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), only 11 percent of children involved in bicycle accidents wear a helmet. And according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …an estimated 33 million children ride bicycles for nearly 10 billion hours each year. Unfortunately, an average of 384 children die annually from bicycle […]
Now that traditional calendar schools are back in full swing, make plans to join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th from 9 am to noon at Waverly Place Farmers Market to ensure you and your family have the healthiest school year possible. (Waverly Place Farmers Market is at the corner of Tryon Rd. and Kildaire Farm Rd., […]
Children’s Emergency Department Medical Director Amy Griffin shares safety tips with WNCN. Missed the story on TV? Watch it here.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathoners, help us help you run your very best race by consulting these resources. Marathon Preparation – Advice on hydration, eating and what to wear before, during and after the race Do Shoes Make a Difference for Athletics? Don’t Forgo the Stretch – To stretch or not to stretch. The answers vary depending […]
There is no time like the present to reflect lessons learned from frigid temperatures and winter weather. Our emergency physicians have treated more than 240 patients with winter weather-related injuries – including falls, motor vehicle accidents, sledding accidents and traumas – since Feb. 16. By and large, falls are the number one injury we see […]
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