Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure to help patients lose weight, reduce the risk of life threatening conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and improve the overall quality of life.
Weight loss surgery is not a cure for obesity.  It is, however, a powerful tool to help you jump-start your weight loss and begin your [...]

Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual Winter Chill Tennis Challenge being held on Saturday, January 28, 2012. 
Sponsored by Raleigh Racquet Club Indoor Tennis Facility, the event will benefit the WakeMed Children’s Hospital and will feature round robin doubles, quick start tennis, entertainment, contests, prizes and dinner.
$40 per player ages [...]

Mark your calendars, because WakeMed will soon be celebrating the opening of our sixth emergency department, WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex.
Conveniently located near the border of Durham and Wake counties, WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex offers outpatient health care services for the entire family. The facility houses a 24/7, full-service emergency department, comprehensive imaging services and an [...]

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with Ira David Wood III as he reads from and signs his newly released book, Confessions of an Elf.
Confessions Of An Elf is a tell-all book written by one of Santa’s own North Pole elves. In fact, the revered and very strict Elfin Code of Silence had to be [...]

Legendary comedian Jay Leno will perform during a special night of dinner, dancing and laughter at WakeMed’s 50th Anniversary Gala presented by the WakeMed Foundation Society of 1961 and Wells Fargo.
The event will take place Saturday, December 10 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year’s Gala will be the WakeMed Foundation’s largest event to date. [...]

Today, WakeMed broke ground on WakeMed North Hospital, Wake County’s fifth hospital and the county’s first women’s focused hospital.
The groundbreaking took place during the Ladies Day event, where women throughout the community attended seminars, got health information and participated in screenings.
“As the northern Wake County community continues to grow, there is an increase in the [...]

Why I photographed a cornfield from the air
Glenn Boyette will tell you that he has been farming for all of his 59 years. With 100 acres in Johnston County, he has worked his farm 11 hours a day, seven days a week.
That changed after one of Boyette’s rare trips away from the farm. While vacationing [...]

We’re only two days away from the first WakeMed Scrub Run and Fun Fest.  And, there is still time to register and to plan to come out for the fun!
WakeMed’s Scrub Run offers events for both running enthusiasts and families. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K races that accommodate both runners and walkers, along with a [...]

You are the architect, builder and designer of your life. Are you ready for a healthy renovation?
WakeMed North Healthplex is hosting a special day just for women in our community on Thursday, October 6, 2011.
• Attend free health seminars on osteoporosis, sinus headaches, urinary issues, weight loss, heart disease, and understanding the tween years.
• Participate [...]

Chances are if you’re a woman with a special man in your life, you’ve heard his excuses before. Let’s face it, when it comes to his health, taking charge isn’t always his priority. So, what can you do? Join WakeMed for a special men’s health event! We’ll have FREE seminars, screenings and lots of health [...]