The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and manufacturers of over-the-counter liquid acetaminophen products recently agreed to move toward a single concentration for all liquid acetaminophen. 
All pediatric liquid acetaminophen for infant and children will be 160 milligrams per 5ml (or one teaspoon).  The hope is the single liquid concentration product will reduce dosing errors and create [...]

January, February and March mark the peak of respiratory and flu season. As a result, physician offices, emergency departments and hospitals are busier than other times of the year.  Unfortunately, this also means that it can be very difficult to get an appointment with your physician and can result in extended emergency department wait times. 
As of [...]

Occasionally on this blog we advertise events organized by healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies to “take back” unwanted prescription medications.  These events are great but unfortunately are only held a couple of times per year.   
Substance abuse and accidental overdose is a problem in North Carolina. According to a News & Observer story published [...]

This time of year, our traditions and celebrations are often centered around eating.  Here are some realistic ideas to keep you and your family healthy, active and happy this holiday season.
HEALTHY HOLIDAY MEALS
• Enjoy your favorite dishes – just do it in moderation! Only 1 scoop/serving of the high calorie foods.
• Fill at least ½ your plate [...]

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 [...]

On December 16th, WakeMed Cary Hospital will celebrate its 20th anniversary.   On that first day of service, ten patients were treated in the Emergency Department and one patient was admitted into the hospital.
Upon opening, Western Wake Medical Center, which is today WakeMed Cary Hospital, featured 80 inpatient beds, eight intensive-care beds, six operating rooms, and [...]

As 2011 comes to end, so does the North Carolina No-Diet Diet blog series. If you’ve been following us throughout the year, I hope you’ve enjoyed all the healthy, seasonal recipes featuring local ingredients from your farmer’s markets and growers. To wrap up a year of locally inspired, nutritious dishes are recipes from WakeMed’s Heart [...]

WakeMed is pleased to announce that it has added two new primary care practices to serve the Knightdale and North Raleigh communities.   These practices include:

North Wake Internal Medicine and Drs. Susheel Atree, Behnaz Atree and Rosa Messer have all joined Wake Specialty Physicians – North Wake Internal Medicine. 
Knightdale Family Practice and Dr. Anita Wilson have [...]

In a week, North Carolinians across our state will gather around the dinner table and give thanks for our blessings in life. We’ll indulge in all the holiday favorites that make Thanksgiving a meal to remember. And if I have it my way, those favorites will be as healthy as they are delicious.
Just in time [...]

Tomorrow WakeMed will host a special Veterans Day program honoring nearly 300 staff, physicians and volunteers who have proudly served in the United States Armed Services. And, we are cordially inviting all Veterans in our community to join us for this event.
Program will include remarks by WakeMed President & CEO Dr. Bill Atkinson, General Gerald [...]