WakeMed Blogs
diet & nutrition
Hop into a Healthy Easter with Eggcellent Ideas from Dietitian Peyton Gorman
Spring is in the air and along with blue skies, pastel blooms and warm weather, families delight in celeb...
Heart & Vascular
Recovering from Heart Surgery at Home: George Godwin’s Story
“On December 10, 2013, I went to see my primary care doctor in Charlotte and told him I’d been having...
Primary Care
Medication Safety: Playing It Safe for You and Your Loved Ones
It’s that time of day again, when you ask yourself: “Did I take my pills?” Even if you’re only taking one or two medications, keeping track of how and when to take them can be a challenge. Many of us use pill organizers to help manage them — or to avoid the daily grind of […]
Physical Therapy
Heart Transplant Prep: Jim's Cardiac Rehab Success Story
"On the evening of November 22, 2022, I went to bed early because I felt like I was catching the flu. All...
Pregnancy
From IVF to Labor and Delivery: Allie Zeck's Story
A Long IVF Journey Matt and Allie Zeck were a healthy couple with unexplained infertility. They had tried for years to become pregnant naturally, but when their efforts failed, they turned to in vitro fertilization (IVF). This process involves monitoring and stimulating a woman’s ovulatory process, removing an ovum or ova from her ovaries and […]
ENT
Goodbye, Cold and Flu Season. Hello, Seasonal Allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, "more than 100 million people in the United St...
Heart & Vascular
Bob Short: Hope for the Heart — Thanks to WakeMed
From March through April of 2025, Bob Short noticed a significant drop in his energy and stamina. Initial...
Raleigh Campus
Life-threatening Foot Wound Healed through Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy: Harold Croxton's Story
In May 2025, Harold Croxton began feeling slight pain in his foot, which he dismissed as soreness due to ...
Primary Care
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation and 6 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Billions are spent annually on sleep aids and therapies, proving that the pursuit of a good night's rest of at least seven hours is a lucrative business built on our collective exhaustion.
Heart & Vascular
The Real Scoop on Ultra-Processed Foods
With a lot of recent news and hype surrounding ultra-processed foods, many of us still don’t know what ...
Wake Orthopaedics
Take 5 with Wake Orthopaedics Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon Patricia Wellborn, MD
We are excited to introduce Patricia Wellborn, MD, of Wake Orthopaedics, as our newest hand, wrist and el...
diet & nutrition
Health Benefits of Fiber
February is Fiber Focus Month, and our physical and emotional well-being depends on our digestive health....
Heart & Vascular
What’s the Skinny? Weight Loss Drugs & Your Heart
Weight loss drugs have taken the world by storm – making them a hot topic of conversation in and outsid...
Heart & Vascular
Jim Taranto: From Near Death to Back Up and Breathing — Thanks to WakeMed!
For several months, Jim Taranto experienced smoldering chest pain and chest tightness."It would start up ...
diet & nutrition
Game Day Recipe Swaps
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, it’s game day season. WakeMed registered dietitians Heather Cupp and Monika Kraus want to help you make choices that are good for your heart. You can enjoy foods that are a tantalizing touchdown for your tastebuds — without being artery clogging, heartburn-inducing takedowns for your […]
Heart & Vascular
A Heart Attack at 32: Shalom Trice's Story
At 32 years old, Shalom Trice and her partner were thrilled to welcome to the world their son, Ryan — b...
Heart & Vascular
Take 5 with Christina M. Bull, NP, AG-ACNP
Christina Bull is a nurse practitioner in WakeMed Heart & Vascular - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery. T...
Children's
Ben Goodrich: Emergency Pectus Excavatum Repair after Cardiac Arrest at 25
By four years of age, Ben Goodrich had a very obvious sunken chest. His grandfather had the same issue, s...
Gastroenterology
Gallbladder Health: What You Should Know
Medically reviewed by Lauren Daugherty, MDOver 1.2 million gallbladder removals are performed annually in...
7 Tips to Help You Prep for Winter Weather
When winter weather strikes, will you be ready? The following are some helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. #1 – Have an emergency plan in place. Pay close attention to winter weather advisories, warning and watches – and take it seriously. Often, winter weather brings accidental falls and power outages, so […]
Children's
Let's Talk GUT HEALTH & TUMMY TROUBLES
Almost everyone has experienced a tummy ache or digestive discomfort, but there is a lot more to know abo...
Spiritual Care
Support and Balance for Caregivers: A Resource Guide
It was sudden. Your dad fell from a ladder and suffered a severe spinal cord and leg injury. It was a str...
Children's
The Fight to Save Ethan's Kidneys: From Birth through Childhood
Erica and her husband were overjoyed to learn in 2015 that they'd have their second child. The pregnancy ...
Gastroenterology
Lorena Ramirez: Weight Loss with an Endoscopic, Non-surgical Procedure and GLP-1 Treatment
Lorena Ramirez struggled with obesity and the health issues that often accompany it. She'd undergone the ...