The News & Observer included a display story in this morning’s Triangle & Co. section quoting WakeMed’s Falls Pointe Medical primary care physician Michele Casey.  If you missed it, you can read the article here.
WakeMed Emergency Departments and Primary Care practices are definitely starting to see an increase in flu and flu-like illnesses in the past couple [...]

As I reflect on the previous year, I think of how far this blog has come, how many topics we have covered, and how thankful I am for all of our loyal readers. 
Reminiscing scrolling through the different posts, I stumbled across 2009’s New Year’s themed blog and thought it was good enough to share once [...]

WakeMed is pleased to welcome Carolina Cardiology Consultants, Holly Springs Medical Group and North Wake Cardiovascular Center to it family of physician practices.  Wake Specialty Physicians – City Center Medical Group, WakeMed’s recently-opened downtown Raleigh primary care practice, is also adding two additional physicians. Welcome aboard to all of the following physicians and practices:
North Wake [...]

When you attend the annual extended family gift exchange, the last things you expect to share are germs. But often we leave holiday gatherings with more than just this year’s version of Tickle me Elmo. Often, we leave with a virus.
Not sick? Follow these guidelines to increase your chances of staying well.

Avoid close contact with [...]

The family waiting room at WakeMed Health & Hospitals Raleigh Campus is where trauma surgeon Dr. Osi Udekwu too often must deliver the worst news — a loved one has died or sustained injuries that will likely lead to lifelong disabilities in a wreck involving a drunk driver.
“The loss of human life is always a [...]

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The following story ran yesterday on News 14.  Click here to view the story.  The most important parts of the story have been highlighted below.  Also, please refer to our previous blog postings from last year to prevent falls and sledding accidents during winter weather.
News 14: Emergency rooms brace for sledding accidents
With the possibility of [...]

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the US. During a heart attack, every minute that passes before you get treatment, decreases your chance of survival. Just because you might not be in easy driving distance of a hospital doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a fighting chance. At WakeMed, the training is very [...]

Recent statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety reveal that 11,500 U.S. workers suffer non-fatal, work-related injuries and illnesses each day. Approximately half of these incidents require time away from work, a job transfer or work restrictions.
“A lot of workplace injuries can be avoided if people take the time to plan their [...]

Yesterday in the News & Observer, Felicia Gressette, who in a previous life was the food editor for the Miami Herald, wrote a story about making heat and eat meals for family as a gift. 
WakeMed Corporate and Community Health’s dietitian Stacy Kropp provides some nutritional tips for seniors in the article. 
In case you missed the article and [...]