Menopause. The change that every woman knows is coming. With these tips, you can be prepared and know what to expect so you can go through the change like a pro. What is Menopause? It is the cessation of menstruation for 12 or more months in the absence of any other cause. The average age […]
Heading to the North Carolina State Fair this week? The following are some quick tips to keep in mind before you go. #1 – Stay home if you’re feeling ill. Don’t take sick kids to the fair. Don’t go to the fair if you’re sick. #2 – Keep your hands away from your face. Remind […]
Parents often feel unprepared for their children to go through the normal stage of life called puberty, no matter at what age this occurs. Many are concerned that children are starting puberty at younger ages now than in the past. How do you know if your child is going through puberty TOO early? Normal Puberty […]
Advertisements on television and billboards, website warnings, and telephone calls from vague clearinghouses are some of the ways many have been exposed to the word “mesh” in pelvic surgery. Often women delay getting evaluated for their pelvic floor disorder due to the negative media and their concern that mesh may be used in their treatment. […]
It’s that time of year again where the flu, stomach bugs, allergies, germs and other illness are kicking it into high gear. However, we want to help you prevent sickness before it happens! Use our handy checklist below for better health this season. Infection Prevention Checklist #1 – Clean your hands. Clean your hands frequently using […]
My name is Jennifer Alexander; it was an honor to be invited to share my WakeMed testimonial. Although a tragedy occurred, our story isn’t a tragedy but a love story… the story of the greatest gift our hearts have known: the life of our son, Griffin. My testimonial also highlights our decision to donate a Cuddle […]
Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive abdominal surgery. It allows for complex procedures to be performed through dime size incisions in your abdomen. Gynecological surgical procedures that can be performed robotically include Myomectomy (removal of fibroids while keeping the uterus) removal of adnexal masses (ovarian cysts for example) and hysterectomy. Benefits of Robotic […]
I’m sure everyone has wondered at one time or another, why we have the strange shaped objects on the sides of our heads. Ear Positioning Matters The outer flap of the ear, called the pinna, acts as a sound gatherer, similar to a horn. The horn is pointed slightly to the front allowing the ear to […]
On October 6, the physician assistant (PA) profession celebrated its 50th birthday. It’s hard to believe that what is now a well-established, 120,000-person strong medical profession originally began as a pilot program at Duke University with just four students, who graduated on October 6, 1967. The original goal of the new program was to expand a physician’s […]
On Sunday March 19th, 2017, I had an automobile accident. A car ran through a stop sign and I hit them. I had a cracked sternum and three cracked ribs. I had both legs from the knees down to my feet injured during the crash. Being diabetic, my wife and I were concerned due to […]
