Archive for the ‘Events & Activities’ Category

Stroke 101 Seminars

From activation of the 9-1-1 system to advanced treatments in stroke care, these special events will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to stop stroke in its tracks.
Stroke 101 Seminars: From Onset to Treatment and Beyond
Tuesday, May 18
WakeMed Cary Hospital, Conference Center
6:30 pm
Presented by: Brent Myers, MD, Medical Director, Wake County EMS; [...]

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Springtime Exercise for a Cause

There are also many springtime walks, runs and biking events in the Triangle.  These are great opportunities to get out and get some exercise in support of great causes.  
Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis
Apex Community Park, Saturday, April 17, 10 am

11th Annual SPCA of Wake County K9 3K Dog Walk
Moore Square – Downtown Raleigh across from City Market, Saturday, [...]

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Out & About in the Triangle

Spring has sprung and there are many fun events planned in next few weeks in and around Raleigh.  So, if you have some free time and are looking for great family friendly events, here are a few worth checking into.
Dig In! A Free Event about Community Gardens – Saturday, April 17
On Saturday, April 17 at [...]

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Operation Medicine Drop

This week is national poison prevention week, and Safe Kids Wake County has coordinated several events where citizens can safely dispose of their unused or outdated medicines.  But, of course, medicine is only one poisoning danger for children.
Did you know that each year, more than 1.2 million children ages 5 and under are unintentionally poisoned? [...]

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Celebrate National Go Red Day

Today is National Go Red Day. 
National Go Red Day is celebrated annually to help raise awareness about the No. 1 killer of women – heart disease. By wearing red on Go Red Day you are fighting to raise awareness of heart disease in women.
In honor of the American Heart Association’s Go Red Day for Women, WakeMed [...]

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See Bonnie Rait, Support WakeMed Children’s

Want to hear some great music and help provide more health care services and specialists for the children of Wake County and surrounding communities?
You can do exactly that this Sunday, October 18th, at 6 pm!
That’s when Bonnie Raitt, with special guest Randall Bramblett, will perform at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.
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