Often, your safety can be at just a great of risk after a major storm event as it is during. Follow these do’s and dont’s to keep your family safe, courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in partnership with Safe Kids North Carolina. Hazards to Avoid Post-Storm ELECTROCUTION Stay away from downed wires. Look […]
It’s hurricane season! Keep yourself and loved ones safe by adhering to the following safety tips. FACT: In the Raleigh, NC area, the hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Most hurricanes are active during the […]
Sepsis is the body’s life-threatening response to an infection. Sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death – and it happens rapidly. Mortality related to sepsis increases 8 percent for every hour that treatment is delayed. According to the CDC, sepsis occurs in over 1 million patients every year, kills 258,000 Americans a […]
We spend over 2000 hours a year at work (or even more!), so making smart choices while on the job is pivotal to keeping healthy and well. Try implementing a few of these easy tips to improve your health while at work: #1 – Wash Your Hands. Wash your hands often, especially if you share […]
WakeMed Physician Practices continues to grow its network of providers and specialties, expand practice locations and collaborate with community physicians to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve. WakeMed Physician Practices welcomes the physicians and employees from Bariatric Specialists of North Carolina (BSNC). Beginning August 1, the new practice will be called […]
If you missed our last farmers market, then you missed Chef Antonio blending up this delicious smoothie. No worries though – we’ve got the recipe right here. Our strawberry, mango and honey smoothie is a refreshing smoothie that can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. Add all of the ingredients to your blender and […]
*The following information was obtained from the Red Cross. Although you hope you’ll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it’s important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. Learn to save a life with hands only CPR. Before Giving Child […]
What Kinds of Insects Cause Allergic Reactions? There are many different kinds of insects or “insect-like bugs” that can cause an allergic reaction: Stinging Insects Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow-jackets and fire ants are the most common stinging insects that cause an allergic reaction. When these insects sting you, they inject a toxic substance called venom. […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Acid Reflux Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive issues. The two most typical symptoms are heartburn and a sour taste in your mouth. Millions of people take some form of prescription or over the counter medication, and a lot of money is […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Allergies to pets with fur are common, especially among people who have other allergies or asthma. In the United States, as many as three in 10 people with allergies have allergic reactions to cats and dogs. Cat allergies are about twice as common as dog allergies. People […]
