Arm yourself with education about the bugs of summer and dangers of their bites and stings.
Bees, Wasps & Hornets: Bee, wasp, hornet and yellow jacket stings can be very serious, especially if someone has a severe allergic reaction called anaphylactic shock. Symptoms include wheezing, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, nausea or loss of consciousness.
Mosquitoes: We’re all [...]

Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator.
Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention.  This week, we are focusing on making lifestyle changes.
Stroke is one of the most preventable of all life-threatening health problems. By making simple lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk of stroke.

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The Spring 2010 issue of Heart to Heart hit mailboxes this week.  There are many interesting articles in this issue, including Surviving & Thriving after Stroke, Impella Heart Recovery Device, Dining Out with Margaux’s and this great feature on Brain Fitness.
BRAIN FITNESS
No matter how old you are, you can strengthen your brain — no gym equipment required! [...]

Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator.
Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention.  This week, we are focusing on managing diabetes.
6.2 million people in the U.S are unaware that they have diabetes. People with diabetes are at increased risk of stroke because diabetes adversely affects [...]

Yesterday WRAL’s Go Ask Mom blog featured a question and answer with Dr. Mark Piehl, medical director of the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital.  Sarah Lindenfeld-Hall’s summary of the conversation with Dr. Piehl is a great read and does a nice job explaining what the Children’s Hospital will mean to our community.  Read the Q&A here. 
Also, [...]

This weekend, WakeMed is celebrating the completion of the new Raleigh Campus patient tower during a large public grand opening event, featuring tours, activities for children and entertainment.
The new patient tower is a 168,000 foot building that will serve as WakeMed Raleigh Campus’ new front door. The new patient tower will house new beds for [...]

Kimberly Elks is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator.
Every Friday in recognition of Stroke Month, we will provide a new tip about stroke prevention.  This week, we are focusing on managing cholesterol.
Next time you think about burgers and fries, think about this: there are many things – including foods high in saturated fat – that can [...]

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; [...]

Sylvia Scholl is the director of the WakeMed Trauma Program.
Are you guilty of being a cell phone socialite, disk jockey, high-fashion cosmetician or a 3-course meal king or queen all while driving? 
As Wake County’s only Trauma Center, we see the repercussions from distracted driving every day and highly encourage everyone to reevaluate participating in distracting [...]

Kimberly Elks, RN, is the WakeMed stroke program coordinator.
Getting a stroke victim quickly to the emergency department can significantly increase their chance for a positive recovery. 
And, at WakeMed, we’re proud to be the area’s leader in stroke care.  In fact, our Raleigh Campus, which cares for approximately 100 stroke patients each month was recently recongnized [...]