WakeMed pediatrician Dr. Travis Honeycutt spoke with WRAL this week about the use of probiotics in recovering from the contagious norovirus. Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Probiotics is a healthy bacteria that normally lives in the intestine and can be found as dietary supplements. They combat the virus by putting [...]

You took care to ensure your child was only given age appropriate, safe toys for the holidays. But, it is imperative to remain vigilant in protecting your children because dangers children lurk in the most unlikely places.
For example, batteries in common items like remote controls, calculators, watches, car key fobs, flameless tea lights and bathroom [...]

ENERGIZE!, WakeMed’s community-based fitness and nutritional education program for teens and pre-teens, has been selected as one of three programs nationwide to qualify for recognition by the Department of Health & Human Services.  We need your help to win this high-profile recognition.  Please visit this web site to vote for ENERGIZE! Voters can only vote [...]

WakeMed is pleased to add a Ronald McDonald Family Room to the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital. This is a much-needed resource for families of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients.
With comfortable couches, a microwave, a washer/dryer, a TV and computers, the Ronald McDonald room is a private, relaxing space for family members as they endure [...]

When you think of WakeMed and its pediatric services, the Children’s Hospital, Children’s Emergency Department, and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery probably come to mind. But did you know that WakeMed Mobile Critical Care Services has a dedicated pediatric truck and specially trained team to transport children and neonates?
In North Carolina, there are only a limited [...]

If you read the profile of Ron Doggett recently printed in the News & Observer, you know what we at WakeMed have known for years:  Ron Doggett has a big heart.  Not only is he a great business and community leader, he is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to a large and growing family [...]

After years of anticipation, the halls of the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital are full of excitement today as we officially open the doors to the kids and families of our community. We are so proud to be home to Wake County’s first and only dedicated Children’s Hospital.
The new, 34,000 square foot Children’s Hospital is the first [...]

In case you missed the new patient tower grand opening yesterday, don’t fret.  We’ve pulled together a slide show of highlights of the new patient tower and will be posting some additional grand opening photos later this week.
To learn more, please see stories about the new patient tower on WRAL-TV, News 14 and in the News [...]

Join Models for Charity and leading pediatricians this Thursday evening at Saks in Triangle Town Center for a fashion show, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. The fashion show will feature dozens of designer looks for men and women  from daytime to evening wear.
Heating up the runway with the models will be some of [...]