North Carolina is watching its first hurricane threat for the 2011 season with Hurricane Irene. While we hope it is simply a gentle rain event, it’s important for everyone to be prepared – especially those with a disability or a family member with a disability.
Fortunately, there are several great resources to help those who have [...]

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 [...]

Often we see moms in the first three months after they have given birth complaining of sciatica (traveling pain from buttocks area down leg) and lower back and neck pain.
The cause… obvious – months of carrying extra weight in the front, relaxation of ligaments as a natural part of birth process, awkward positions feeding the baby, [...]

With back to school just around the corner, WakeMed is participating in events for the young and a little older this weekend.
Look for us tomorrow (August 21) at Marbles Kids Museum for Kick Off to Kindergarten.  Our Children’s Asthma and Diabetes Programs will be sharing information about managing these diseases at school.
Also, tomorrow we will [...]

Last week the News & Observer published a syndicated story about a study reviewing the effectiveness of back braces for treating scoliosis.  WakeMed features one of the most integrated scoliosis surgery programs in the state if not the country, where patients have access to a rehab program, pre and post op education and a spinal support [...]