Exciting news for the Brier Creek community. Construction has officially begun on the WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex located at the corner of US-70 and TW Alexander Blvd.
Like WakeMed’s other stand-alone emergency departments located in North Raleigh and Apex, the Brier Creek Emergency Department will be staffed by the same board certified physicians that serve WakeMed’s [...]

Once again, here are a few recipes straight from the NC’s No Diet Diet – all featuring North Carolina-grown seasonal veggies. Lettuce varieties sprout in early spring and are packed with tons of nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and folic acid. Not all lettuce is created equal, however, so look for dark [...]

Schools, churches, neighborhoods, community groups and other nonprofits are capitalizing on the excitement around sustainable food systems by connecting people with where their food comes from and promoting environmentally friendly living through community gardens.
However, one of the biggest hurdles community gardeners face is funding for all the supplies needed to maintain the gardens. Many of [...]

For those of you who missed it Monday, WakeMed Physical Therapist Amy Howes provided tips in a News & Observer article about how parents can encourage healthy computing.  Here’s what she said:
Watch Your Posture
Sitting up straight can do a lot to prevent posture problems or pain in the back and neck, said Amy Howes, a [...]

Everyone is screened for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, some cancers and obesity each year during your physical with your primary care physician. 
Have you ever wondered why you are not screened for peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, or an aortic aneurysm?  The answer is likely that you are not in the risk group and [...]

WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank, one of nine, not-for-profit human milk banks in the United States, continues to experience increased demand and significantly reduced donations as indicated in last month’s blog. 
The lack of donations and increased need is not isolated to North Carolina. Human milk banks across the country are experiencing a similar trend, leading the [...]

Every day Wake County EMS responds to 225 calls per day, seeing everything from nose bleeds to heart attacks.  For the most part heart attacks are the most critical calls EMS responds to each day.  There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to heart attacks.  Many people believe a heart attack is what [...]

Chickens, bees, and cucumbers
In a box, in the ground, or in a jar
At home, at a school, or in your community
With a little time, a little space, dirt and some water you too can have a thriving garden of your own.
Advocates for Health in Action is hosting its second annual Dig In! on Saturday, March 5, [...]

Did you know that in 2010 the American Heart Association changed the CPR guidelines, recommending a focus on 100 compressions per minute?
During this American Heart Month, WakeMed Heart & Vascular is bring CPR training to your community.  You knowing CPR could prove to be very important for your friends and family at anytime.  Sign up for a class today. 
If you are not available [...]

Today, the Raleigh City Council voted 6-2 to prohibit smoking in Raleigh City Parks and Greenways.  Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) commends Raleigh Parks and Recreation and the Raleigh City Council for their collective efforts to limit exposure to second-hand smoke and their strong commitment to protecting the health of Raleigh’s citizens.
AHA advocated for [...]