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Children's
How Safe Sleep Has Changed: What You Need To Know
If you’re a parent or grandparent, you may think you’re already familiar with an infant’s safe sleep environment. Recommendations have changed in recent years, so now may be a good time for a refresher. Sleep Safety Recommendations Explained Use a firm sleep surface, to include a safety-approved crib, bassinet, portable crib or play pen covered […]
diet & nutrition
12 Must-Know Tips for a Safer, Healthier Holiday
The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with joy and celebration, but it can also bring its fai...
Children's
A Screening that Saved Sibling Hearts
On February 22, 2024, Dekeita Stinson was teeter-tottering about whether or not to take her four sons to ...
Children's
Avoid the Naughty List and Go for the "Nice" Toys This Holiday Season
Gift and toy shopping has officially arrived, and while the goal is to spread joy and cheer among your lo...
Urology
Jason Wilson: Navigating a Family History of Pancreatic Cancer and Receiving Expert Care from Surgeon Sam Chawla, MD
About Pancreatic CancerPer the American Cancer Society, about 10 to 15 percent of pancreatic cancers are ...
Primary Care
Sharon's Cancer and Diabetes Battle: A Tribute to Her Primary Care Warrior
Sharon Johnson has always enjoyed visiting her primary care provider, Shahla Naz, MD, because from the mo...
Wake Orthopaedics
Take 5 with Foot and Ankle Surgeon Matthew Bologna, MD
WakeMed is thrilled to welcome Matthew Bologna, MD, as the newest member of our Wake Orthopaedics team â€...
Cancer Care
Living with Lung Cancer: Andrea Whatley's Story of Courage
In January 2024, Andrea Whatley began experiencing a nagging, persistent cough, severe shortness of breat...
Primary Care
Saying Goodbye to a Toxic Best Friend: How Cheryl Quaid Gave Up Cigarettes after 54 Years
"I began experimenting with cigarettes at the age of 11. A few of my friends and I would steal cigarettes...
Cancer Care
Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Petra Dorsey's Inspiring Story of Hope
Petra Dorsey is ever the optimist. No matter what life throws her way, she fights back with laughter, lig...
Diabetes
Managing Diabetes While Enjoying the Holidays
The holidays are a prime time for high-sugar consumption, and while for many this means indigestion and grogginess, for those with diabetes, it can be serious. Taking control of diabetes during the holidays is important because without proper management, high blood glucose levels can wreak havoc on your body. From damaging blood vessels to causing […]
Women's
Sweet Solutions: Expert Insights on Managing Gestational Diabetes with WakeMed Dietitian Gissela Banegas
Medically Reviewed by Gissela Banegas, RDNothing could be sweeter than a pregnancy with zero problems. Ye...
Heart & Vascular
It's Snack Time! Healthy (Minimally-Processed) Snack Recipes
In our Fall issue of Heart to Heart magazine, we provide information and guidance about ultra-processed f...
Sleep Medicine
Getting to the Root of Sleep Problems
Good sleep is critical to your long-term health. In fact, not getting the sleep you need can increase your risk for a whole host of health problems, including obesity, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Sleep is also important for your mental health and sleep deficiency has been linked to depression, […]
Heart & Vascular
Dwain Driver: From Congestive Heart Failure to Living Free of Cigarettes
In 1995, at age 40, Dwain Driver was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. "I'd suddenly begun to expe...
Cary Hospital
What's Happening at WakeMed Cary Hospital — Fall 2025
Check out the latest updates from WakeMed Cary Hospital, including everything you need to know about our ...
Heart & Vascular
How Lee Asadoorian’s 53rd Wedding Anniversary went from a Heart-Stopping Crisis to Healing Inspiration
On September 11, 2024, Lee Asadoorian and his wife, Jane, awoke to celebrate 53 years of marriage. Little...
Women's
Latifah's Woman Warrior Story: Triumph through Type 2 Diabetes and Triplet Births
For Latifah Dixon, motherhood has always been a profound joy. Already a proud mom to a beautiful girl, sh...
Surgery
Cosmetic Enhancements Now Available at WakeMed Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Laser Skin Renewal and Hair Removal
Medically reviewed by Sam Brown, PA-COur faces are our ambassadors to the world. Imperfections, including...
Wake Orthopaedics
Take 5 with Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Physician Austin Serbin, MD
We are excited to introduce Austin Serbin, MD, our newest addition to the Wake Orthopaedics team, special...
Primary Care
Get Your Flu Vaccination: Here's Why
If you haven’t already gotten your vaccination for the flu, now’s the time to do so! The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible. However, you can still get vaccinated throughout the flu season – even into January. Why get vaccinated for the flu? Prevention is better […]
Children's
More Than Just Vapor: The truth about vaping, nicotine & adolescents
According to the CDC, youth in the United States use e-cigarettes (vapes) more than any other tobacco pro...
Children's
Q&A: Mind & Body Benefits of Outdoor Play with LAURA POLITTE, MD
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children spend 60 minutes daily working their large muscles...
Children's
When to Worry about Your Child's Height: Insights from Pediatric Endocrinologist Mark Henin, MD
Is your child much shorter than peers? While there is nothing wrong with being naturally short, the emoti...