The NC Division of Health Service Regulation recently awarded 14 inpatient beds to WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital after a competitive Certificate of Need (CON) process. Our rehab hospital – the only inpatient rehab hospital in Wake County – will grow from 84 beds to 98 once the beds are operational by the end of the year. […]
The teen years can be tough. Scoliosis or a chest wall deformity can make them even tougher. But the symptoms should not be ignored. Diagnosing Scoliosis All spines have a natural curve that extends from the neck to the base of the spine, helping the body maintain balance and alignment. Too much side-to-side or lateral […]
It seems that there’s an app for everything these days – from personal finance to dieting, directions, games, you name it. Well now, there is even an app available to coaches, athletic trainers and parents who have players on the field to rule out concussion. A concussion can be very serious, resulting in permanent brain […]
Over the past week, several WakeMed specialties and providers have been praised for being the best. First and foremost, WakeMed was recognized for having a strong record of high performance by U.S. News & World Report for most conditions and procedures in nine different specialties. These specialties include gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, heart & heart surgery, […]
Since 80 percent of kids ages 8 through 18 today regularly use computers, I thought it might be helpful to expand on last Friday’s post and provide a few additional resources to help encourage healthy computing and offer resources for individuals who have already been impacted by monitor misery. Video Games The American Society of […]
For those of you who missed it Monday, WakeMed Physical Therapist, Amy Howes, provided tips in a News & Observer article about how parents can encourage healthy computing. Here’s what she said: Watch Your Posture Sitting up straight can do a lot to prevent posture problems or pain in the back and neck, said Amy […]
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