Stephen Leinenweber is a pediatric intensivist with WakeMed Children’s Hospital.
In the past, we would typically only see Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in patients who had been in the hospital for a long period of time.  Now, we are seeing more and more community acquired infection.  In other words, we are now seeing patients who [...]

This Thursday, fight back with a vengeance against bumps, bruises and bacteria at a FREE safety event just for kids!
Join WakeMed’s Injury Prevention team and Safe Kids Wake County at 7 pm, just before a showing of Monsters vs. Aliens at Koka Booth’s Movies by Moonlight.
Kids will learn about safety through fun activities featuring water [...]

 Keep your child’s trip to school as safe as possible with these tips from www.safekids.org. 
Go Safely on Four Wheels 
• While waiting for the bus, stand back 5 giant steps from the street. 
• When the bus stops, line up in a single-file line. 
• Hold on to the handrails, and be careful that your clothes or other objects [...]

ATVs, whether for recreation or an occupation, are part of daily life in North Carolina – Safe Kids Wake County recommends that children under the age of 16 should never ride on or operate ATVs of any size – including youth-sized ATVs.
Nationwide, approximately 130 children under the age of 16 die each year as a [...]

Did you know there is a significant link between smoking and bladder cancer?  Last night, WRAL-TV aired a story featuring Wake Specialty Physicians Urologist Sam Chawla discussing this link.
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On Wednesday, WRAL aired a story featuring WakeMed Emergency Department physician Eduardo Piqueras discussing the dangers of rabies.
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Chantal Howard, RN, nurse manager in the Raleigh Campus Adult Emergency Department, and Dr. Edwardo Piqueras, emergency physician with Wake Emergency Physicians, spent some time yesterday educating NBC 17 reporter Josh Green about the dangers of over exersion in extreme heat. Watch the resulting story here.
And, WakeMed Diabetes Management Program Educator Rosie O’Hara talked with WRAL’s [...]

As an update to Tuesday’s blog post about venomous snakes in North Carolina, watch this video that ran on WRAL yesterday evening during the 5:30 pm newscast.  Also reference Dr. German’s previous blog post complete with photos to help you identify common venomous snakes native to North Carolina.
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Today is supposed it is supposed to be 102 degrees in the Triangle according to WRAL.  That’s Hot!
One of the keys to staying safe in the heat is making sure you stay hydrated.  According to WakeMed Corporate Wellness Services Dietitian Stacy Moretz, men need to 125 fl. oz. of water a day (15 ½, 8 [...]

When you think July 4th, everyone has certain food traditions that come to mind.  For my family, potato salad is a staple at our picnic.  For others, Fourth of July is synonymous with soda and potato chips, hot dogs and hamburgers, fried chicken, coleslaw, ice cream, or all of the above.
There is also a running [...]