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 […]
So you have a cut. What do you do now? The first sight of blood likely sends you running to the medicine cabinet to grab the hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol, Neosporin®, and a Band-Aid®. These products may actually do more harm than good and can result in slower healing, more tissue damage and potentially […]
Winter weather is forecasted for the Triangle area. As a result, some WakeMed locations will be closing early this evening and opening late due to expected inclement weather. Please note that we will continue to update this posting as the closing/delays are added or altered. Tuesday, January 21 Closing at 6 pm Accent Urgent Care […]
December 21 marked the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year. Short days mean it gets dark very early. Since all of the children are out of school on holiday break, it is more important than ever to be diligent when driving through neighborhoods after it gets dark. This is especially true on […]
Recently, The News & Observer included a story about the increase in death among 10 to 14 year olds in North Carolina based on data from 2012. Although deaths were up in this age group for all causes, a significant increase was seen in suicides, homicides and poisonings. This data points to the intense need for […]
