We are currently seeing an uptick in Mononucleosis (Mono) in our Children’s Hospital. You may think this is odd because mono is better known as “the kissing disease,” a virus that affects older teens or young adults. The reality is that the virus can and does regularly affect children; it’s just that the symptoms tend […]
Hospitals are preparing for a worse than average flu season this year, and we are starting to see a significant increase in flu cases here at WakeMed. This chart demonstrates the significant increase in flu cases over the past week. Flu is a serious illness – especially for the very young and very old. We […]
Did you know North Carolina is in the stroke belt? It is true. North Carolina is one of 11 states in the country where residents have a higher incidence of stroke. This 11 state area is what medical experts call the stroke belt. It is very important to identify stroke symptoms early because receiving fast […]
Coming to your community – FREE first come, first serve health screenings & health information including: • Total Cholesterol with HDL (no fasting required) • Bone Density Test (non-invasive test to assess osteoporosis risk) • Blood Pressure Checks • Ask the Physical Therapist • Peripheral Vascular Screenings (provided by Carolina Cardiology – an April 16th […]
You’ve heard it time and time again. Eat a balanced diet rich with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein to stay healthy. This is of utmost importance during cold and flu season to keep your immune system working at its prime. Many people believe to build immunity that you should consume more antioxidants. It […]
Both WRAL and NBC 17 did stories this week featuring WakeMed Physician Dr. Michele Casey about the importance of getting the whooping cough vaccine. Eighty-two cases of the contagious disease were recently confirmed in Alamance County. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial disease which leads to severe coughing that can cause people […]
Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure to help patients lose weight, reduce the risk of life threatening conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and improve the overall quality of life. Weight loss surgery is not a cure for obesity. It is, however, a powerful tool to help you jump-start your weight loss and begin […]
Did you know that hot tap water accounts for nearly 1 in 4 of all scald burns among children and is associated with more deaths and hospitalizations than any other hot liquid burns? During National Burn Awareness Week Safe Kids Wake County reminds parents of the following simple safety measure to prevent burn injuries to […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital recently earned the Red Apple recognition for creating a healthy food environment. Led by N.C. Prevention Partners, the Healthy Food Environments Initiative is a statewide project to help all NC hospitals make healthy foods more available, visible and affordable for employees and visitors. Efforts included: offering more affordable healthy snacks in Points West Café; rearranging […]
Debbie Credle, RN, is a nurse in the WakeMed Children’s Asthma Program and a member of the Wake County Asthma Coalition. If you drove by WakeMed Raleigh Campus on New Bern Ave. today, you might have noticed an orange flag waving from the hillside at 2610 New Bern Ave just down from the hospital’s main entrance. A flag has been […]
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