WakeMed Blogs
May 6, 2024
Summer Guide to Sunburn, Sunscreen and Sun Safety for Children
*This blog post was written provided by Dr. Carrie Dow-Smith with information sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). How young is too young to put sunscreen on your child? If you have a newborn, should you avoid going to the beach at all? Below, we address these and other similar questions that parents may […]
April 30, 2024
Menopause: Managing The Change
Menopause — the change that every woman knows is coming. With these tips, you can be prepared and know what to expect, so you can go through the change like a pro. What is Menopause? It is the cessation of menstruation for 12 or more months in the absence of any other cause. The average […]
April 29, 2024
Saving a NICU Nurse's Life After Postpartum Hemorrhage: Lindsey Arnette's Story
"It’s no exaggeration that I am lucky to be alive after delivering my son, Archer," shares Lindsey Arne...
April 25, 2024
Navigating Chronic Pelvic Pain: Lindsey Thompson's Story
Lindsey Thompson and her husband were elated to learn they were pregnant with their first child. Lindsey,...
April 24, 2024
Heart Attack and Coronary Dissection in Women
About WakeMed Heart & VascularWakeMed Heart & Vascular physicians bring together expert cardiovascular, t...
April 18, 2024
Allergies? Don’t Let Them Spring Up & Slow You Down!
When the wonders of nature bloom, airborne allergens also increase and can turn an otherwise beautiful ti...
April 18, 2024
Dose of Declutter – Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Clean Sweep
Make Medication Safety a PriorityAccording to Safe Kids Worldwide, approximately 60,000 children per year...
April 2, 2024
WakeMed Mental Health & Well-Being - WakeBrook Discovery & Vision Manager, Julla Panneh, Speaks on Minority Mental Health Awareness
Julla Panneh, MSN-NL, RN, PMH-BC, NE-BC, is the Discovery & Vision manager for WakeMed Mental Health & We...
March 29, 2024
Handmade with Love: Jody’s Story of Giving Through Grief and Loss
Jody Cefola is a sewing volunteer for the WakeMed Cary Hospital Sew Much Love program. She is passionate ...
March 28, 2024
Demystifying Hydration
YOU HEAR IT A LOT – STAY HYDRATED! What does this mean for your energetic kids? Do you need to worry ab...
March 26, 2024
Illustrating in Technicolor: Hide Terada's Post-Concussion Syndrome Story
Hide Terada has always been the life of the party. With his incredible sense of humor, genuine interests ...
March 25, 2024
I Just Had an Amputation. Now What?
Top 10 Things Your Therapist Recommends to Prepare You for a ProsthesisHaving an amputation is scary and ...
March 18, 2024
13 Fruits and Vegetables That Look Like The Body Part They Support
Medically reviewed by Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDNEver heard of the saying, "You are what you eat"? It may b...
March 6, 2024
Dietitian Rebecca Simpson Answers Your Questions about Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Prevention
Medically reviewed by Rebecca Simpson, MS, RD, LDNIn 2024, the American Cancer Society anticipates 106,59...
March 6, 2024
Weight Management Takes a Whole Family Approach
When children are struggling with excess weight, finding the right path forward requires looking at the w...
March 4, 2024
Itchy Icky Allergies: Overcoming Seasonal Ailments
How could a season that brings so much beauty, also bring so much misery? When spring is in the air, bursting in pastel glory, allergens erupt, leading to misery for sufferers […]
March 4, 2024
Mistaken for Muscle Spasms — How WakeMed Critical Care Saved Sabrina's Life
It's true. You never know what a new day will bring, and for Sabrina, her surprise literally took her bre...
March 4, 2024
Diabetes in Adulthood with Melissa Capps, RN
The sugar, Mr. D, Mellitus and sweet blood are just a few monikers for type 2 diabetes, often diagnosed i...
February 29, 2024
Goodbye, Cold and Flu Season. Hello, Seasonal Allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in 2021, roughly 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). This means approximately 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million) were affected. The sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed, rashy, runny nose symptoms of seasonal allergies are […]
February 27, 2024
Seeing in Silhouettes: Pat Perry's Story of Regaining Memory and Function after Brain Injury
You've probably heard of sudden nocturnal death, or passing away in your sleep. When it happens to someon...
February 22, 2024
Have a Healthy Hoppin' Easter
Chocolate bunnies, pastel-frosted cakes and cookies and tons of candy — overflowing Easter baskets stuffed to the brim with sugary goodness bring delight to children and grownups, alike. Then comes Easter morning services followed by Easter egg hunts and a delicious and lavish spread to finish the evening. While a day of rejoicing for many, […]
February 22, 2024
Helmet Safety — Skip the School of Hard Knocks
Life comes with guaranteed bumps and bruises. Some you can’t avoid; some help you learn and grow — and there are some hard knocks from which you can and should protect yourself and your children. Knocks to the noggin top that list. The best way to protect your child from a head injury is to […]
February 16, 2024
Compassionate Care for Chest Wall Patients
While many people have never heard of a chest wall deformity, the pediatric surgery team at WakeMed Children’s – Chest Wall Deformity Center sees children almost daily for conditions that range from mild to severe.
February 16, 2024
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Can Happen at Any Moment — Know the Signs
Annually, approximately 350,000 adults in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In many instances, these events end in loss of life.