In 1979 at the age of 37, John Boggess experienced excruciating chest pain while watching a Sunday football game. Alarmed, he went to the emergency department in his local area. As the care team was connecting the electrocardiogram electrodes to his chest, John had a heart attack on the table and fell unconscious. Waking Up […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Marco Rodriguez, a local leader and Foundation supporter, to talk about why he gives back to the people and places that make this community great. I’m originally from Venezuela. I lived in Oklahoma for 13 […]
We’re celebrating National Healthcare Volunteer Week, and we want to take the opportunity to recognize the amazing support that volunteers provide to our patients, families, hospital staff and our community. Meet Asiyah Ahmad, a student at The Wake STEM Early College High School and a WakeMed volunteer. Asiyah created The Birthday Project, a program that […]
Back in 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals (then the Wake County Hospital System Inc.) was established by the community to care for the people of the community. In other words, the community has been the most vital supporter of WakeMed since its beginnings. A special segment of our community – providing a very special service […]
Thank you to all of our volunteers who donate their time, talent and positive attitudes to help deliver the best health care to the communities we serve. Our volunteers are an integral part of WakeMed, helping us meet our mission to provide outstanding and compassionate care to all who seek our services. More than 1,600 […]
WakeMed President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson cordially invites volunteers past and present to join him in honoring the oustanding contributions of The Volunteers at WakeMed Raleigh Campus and The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital throughout the history of our health system. Tuesday, May 24 11:30 to 1:30 pm North Ridge Country Club 6612 […]
Susan Hester is director of communty services for the WakeMed system. WakeMed volunteers have a big impact on the system. WakeMed volunteers escort and guide patients and guests, discharge patients, visit patients, read to children, coordinate visits for families, offer diversionary activities for patients and families, survey patients, deliver mail and flowers, answer phones, file, […]
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