Patient Testimonials
WakeMed employees, physicians and volunteers are all unique, talented and contribute so much to our community every day.
If you have a story to share simply complete the form to share your experience or email your story to share@wakemed.org and we will contact you directly if additional information is needed.
Stories From the Blog
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
From Breech Baby Battles to Postpartum Health Crises: Cameron Bass' Labor & Delivery Story
Experiencing pregnancy for the first time is a unique and transformative experience. The anticipation and...
Children's
Dancing with Diabetes: Analee's Story
Analee takes the stage, captivating the audience with finesse and fluidity. Each step covers the vast exp...
Cary Hospital
Jairo McMican: A Survivor's Story of a Near-Fatal Infection
On February 14, 2024, Jairo McMican — a hardworking husband, father of three, doctoral student and full...
Women's
From Misdiagnosed Ear Infection to Life-Threatening Aneurysm: Sarah's Inspiring Birth Story of Navigating Stroke While Pregnant
"I found out I was pregnant with Leo during summer 2024. The pregnancy was very special because we had su...
Videos
Micah - A WakeMed Patient Story
John - A WakeMed Patient Story
Daniel - A WakeMed Patient Story
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Everleigh - A WakeMed Patient Story
Preston - A WakeMed Patient Story