Born April 11, 1929, in Dover, NC, John Melvin Humphrey relocated to Raleigh, NC on February 25, 1948 to pursue a career in health care at what is now known as Dorothea Dix Hospital. He rose through the ranks and retired as the Director of Occupational Health 30 years later. Melvin met his wife, Louise, […]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is when the prostate becomes enlarged and leads to trouble urinating. Roughly 90 percent of men between the ages of 45 and 80 years old suffer from symptoms of BPH. As an urologist with WakeMed Urology, I see patients who suffer from BPH, and offer the following information about this disorder. Symptoms […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. North Carolina is one of the numerous states located in the “Stone Belt,” meaning we have a high incidence of urinary stones due to the hot weather and dehydration. So what are kidney stones, and what do you do if you have them? Brandon Rubens, MD, with […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 1, 2017) – WakeMed Health & Hospitals is proud to announce a partnership with HIFU Prostate Services, LLC, the leading provider of HIFU technology to physician practices in the United States. The partnership brings HIFU to WakeMed Cary Hospital facility, treating men with localized prostate cancer. Read the full press release here.
It’s easy to lose track of your health and fitness – especially when your life is busy. Below, we take a look at some of the most common heart health mistakes that men make and how making a few minor adjustments can improve your overall cardiovascular health. Heart Health Mistakes That Men Make #1 – […]
Regarded as a somewhat taboo topic, erectile dysfunction is more common than you’d think. While it is often thought of as a condition affecting older men, erectile dysfunction can actually affect men as young as their 20s! Defining Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a urological condition affecting men. Sometimes referred to as ‘impotence’, ED is […]
Chances are if you’re a woman with a special man in your life, you’ve heard his excuses before. Let’s face it, when it comes to his health, taking charge isn’t always his priority. So, what can you do? Join WakeMed for a special men’s health event! We’ll have FREE seminars, screenings and lots of health […]
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