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Children's
Child Life Specialists Deliver Comfort & Joy
Play Helps Hospital Patients HealAt WakeMed Children’s, the power of play is taken seriously by the ded...
Urology
"I was in agonizing pain!" — How expert urological care helped Michelle reclaim her life
Did you know "Kidney Stone Country" is a moniker for the southeastern region of the United States? Turns ...
Children's
Summer Safety Splash
From water to wheels, WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department wants families to learn and follow import...
Children's
Teens Taking the Wheel: Preparing Your Teen for the Road Ahead
If you’re looking in the rearview mirror and starting to think about how soon you’ll have a teen driv...
Urology
A Rise in Kidney Stones in GLP-1 Users and Those with Metabolic Syndrome
The risk of kidney stone formation continues to rise in the general population, especially since the COVI...
Beat the Heat: A Note About Heat-Related Illness
Most often, people heed warnings and stay inside when North Carolina’s humid, record-breaking summer temperatures first hit. But as these temperatures settle in to stay a while, people may not be as cautious in avoiding extended exposure in the heat as they go about their daily routines. 3 Tips from WakeMed Physicians #1 – Stay […]
Stories
Pauline is Line Dancing Again — Thanks to Virtual Cardiac Rehab!
For Pauline Deloatch, four-hour round trips are just part of the journey to care she trusts. She regularl...
Children's
Water Safety Tips from a Doctor (and a Dad)
Some days, parenting can feel like an uncharted path full of wonder and worry. And, while parenthood doesn’t come with a fail-proof handbook, there’s a lot families can do to prevent life-threatening situations and prepare for real emergencies. We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to […]
Cary Hospital
What's Happening at WakeMed Cary Hospital — Summer 2026
Check out the latest updates from WakeMed Cary Hospital, including everything you need to know about what...
Heart & Vascular
When the Healer is Healed: Skip Roy's WakeMed Legacy
"What attracted me to WakeMed in the 1970s was the commitment to care for all patients. Back then, if you...
diet & nutrition
Easy, Healthy Star-Spangled Watermelon Recipes
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with these super easy, fun and healthy “watermelon-inspired” ...
Urgent Care
Protect Your Family with These 30 Summer Safety Tips
With summer in full swing and the warm, humid conditions lingering for several more weeks, it's important...
Primary Care
Hot Off the Grill: 14 Summer Food Safety Tips
With warm weather here to stay and a holiday weekend around the corner, it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy a meal outside with friends and family. But before you lay out your picnic blanket, keep in mind that bacteria also love warm weather. Don’t let […]
Physical Therapy
Hard-to-Heal Wounds Meet their Match with WakeMed Wound Care
For patients struggling with acute or chronic wounds that are hard to heal, expert, evidence-based therap...
Foundation
From 368 Pounds to a New Life: How Weight Loss Surgery Helped Identical Twins Rewrite Their Future
When Elton Rogers thinks about why he chose weight loss surgery, the answer isn't complicated: he wanted ...
Raleigh Campus
Whispers of Childhood Diabetes: Wells' Healing Journey
Christmas is a joyful time for many families — filled with laughter around the table, favorite holiday ...
No Power? No Problem! Food Storage Tips and Easy No-Cook Meals
Power outages can happen at any time throughout the year — whether you’re dealing with winter weather that’s iced down power lines, or you’re contending with tropical storm weather during hurricane season. Regardless of the season, if you think there’s a chance that the power could go out, it’s a good idea to be proactive. […]
Physical Therapy
Coming Back from Lupus and Heart Failure — Antwan's Story
"I had high blood pressure, which I attempted to control with home remedies. When I developed a cough, I ...
Children's
Andy's Healing Journey at WakeMed Children’s - Emergency Department
On Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, Mary Elizabeth Walker’s son, Andy, was doubled over in pain — silen...
OB-GYN
Pregnancy Cravings…on the Wild Side
Pregnancy cravings are legendary. Pickles and ice cream? Totally normal. Peanut butter on a burger? Hey, ...
Food Allergies and Intolerances: Myths and Answers
Approximately 33 million people in the United States have at least one food allergy, including 5.6 million children.
Children's
Baby Weston's PICU Fight After Turning Blue
There are few moments in life more joyful than bringing home a newborn. The anticipation, the tiny finger...
diet & nutrition
"Could Your Gut Be the Key to Unlocking Better Mental Health?" Dietitian Parul Kharod Explains
Medically reviewed by Parul Kharod, RD, LDNEver thought about how our eating habits affect our mental wel...
Stories
Miracles, Medicine and Mother's Milk: Amanda and Ruby's NICU Triumph
Matt and Amanda Zopp have always had a special place in their heart for the welfare of children. They cur...