The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently introduced the plate-shaped icon, replacing the pyramid.  Which is better?  The answer is they are both great simplistic guides from the government to help you make healthy food choices.  But, it is important to note that a visual graphic is just a start.
Consumers who are interested in eating healthy [...]

E.coli is nothing new, but today it is causing attention-grabbing headlines around the world. 
The reason: officials are reporting that 1,600 people have been sickened and 18 killed in Europe due to an outbreak of a new strain of E.coli. 
E.coli is primarily found in beef due to the presence of the organism in cow’s gastrointestinal system.  [...]

If the outside temperature is 101 degrees, then inside a car the temperature can reach a scorching 140 degrees.  Exposure to this high temperature for any length of time can cause serious, irreversible brain injuries, multi-organ failure and even fatalities.
It may be hard to believe, but according to Safe Kids USA, almost 50 children died [...]

Know a teen ages 11-13 who is interested in babysitting?  Then, a Safe Sitter® class is for them.
This summer WakeMed Health & Hospitals is offering Safe Sitter classes to prepare adolescents to become competent babysitters by teaching important tips for how to recognize and handle emergency situations. The two day classes will teach future babysitters [...]

Hurricane Preparedness Week is this week, because believe it or not, hurricane season starts June 1st.  While we recently experienced the severe tornadoes, it has been several years since our state has been impacted by a major hurricane.  It is important that we remember North Carolina is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes, and [...]

Bariatric surgery is not magic.  It takes a lot of commitment and work to make the surgery a success.  I decided to start making some healthy changes in advance of the surgery, so I am in the best shape possible.
I have not only joined the gym – something I told myself I would never do [...]

This weekend many pools around our area opened for the season.  Although its too cold for most parents, kids are jumping into the pool regardless of the temperature.  Atthe start of every swim season, it is important to remind children young and old about how important it is to swim safe.
Did you know? Drowning is [...]

WakeMed Heart Center trained more than 500 members of the community in compression only CPR during the month of February.  At these events, we were consistently asked to offer classes on infant in the community, and as a result are currently in the planning process to offer these classes. In the meantime, we thought it [...]

Spring has arrived and families are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes.  While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important – a helmet is essential.  Safe Kids Wake County urges parents, caregivers, and children to use their helmet each time they ride their bike – no matter how long or [...]

WakeMed Discontinuing Pacifier Availability and Formula Sample Distribution on Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Sunday, WakeMed Women’s Pavilion & Birthplaces – Raleigh and Cary are taking major steps to become a Baby Friendly hospital as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).  WakeMed is the first hospital in the [...]