Winter has finally arrived in the Triangle. As Wake County’s largest health system and only Trauma Center, it is our job to help you and your family stay safe and healthy. 4 Things to Help You Prep for Winter Weather Here are four things you should do today to ensure you are ready for possible […]
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 […]
Everybody knows the first thing you do when the meteorologist calls for winter weather – like they are tonight and tomorrow – is to run to the grocery store (along with the rest of the city) to buy staples to get you through the storm. The list of staples includes the obligatory milk, eggs and […]
You may be wondering if your doctor’s appointment or scheduled procedure will proceed in spite of the winter weather. As of 9 pm on Tuesday, March 3, the following services and offices will have modified hours. We will continue to update this blog as additional closings or delays are announced. Thank you! Delayed Opening at 10 am […]
You may be wondering if your doctor’s appointment or scheduled procedure will proceed in spite of the winter weather. As of 9 am on Thursday, February 13, the following services, meetings and offices will have modified hours. We will continue to update this blog as additional closings or delays are announced. Thank you! Closed Thursday, […]
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 […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wake County from noon today until 12 am tomorrow, Saturday, January 26. The City of Raleigh Public Works Department has done a great job covering the streets with brine, but it is still a very good idea to limit driving during winter storms. Not […]
A first aid kit Medications Battery operated radio, clock and flashlight with extra batteries Canned food and other nonperishable foods that do not require cooking (don’t forget pets) Bottled water (at least one gallon of water per person and pet per day) Charged cellular telephone Fuel for alternative heat sources like kerosene or logs for […]
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