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September 4, 2024

The Beat Goes On: Doug Genzlinger Celebrates WakeMed's Heart for Heart Care

Heart problems can be subtle, and for Doug Genzlinger, who rarely visited his doctor, it took a pretty si...

Author: WakeMed Heart & Vascular

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August 9, 2024

Moms Helping Moms: Lakelia Stanley's Milk Bank Donation Story

Lakelia Stanley is a Chief Probation/Parole Officer for the Adult Corrections Facility in Wake County. As...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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August 1, 2024

"My Daughter Recognized My Stroke Symptoms. It Saved My Life."

Holly Springs residents, Grant Jacobs and his wife, welcomed their daughter and her fiancé who were in t...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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June 24, 2024

The Single-Handed Chef: Aaron's New Path Forward After Brain Abscess

Birthdays are a time to celebrate a year past and a year ahead. For children and adults alike, these cele...

Author: WakeMed Rehab & Physical Therapy

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June 17, 2024

160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story

Daryl Stuart has dreams of one day walking his daughter down the aisle for her wedding. Suffering years o...

Author: WakeMed Bariatrics Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Team

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June 3, 2024

Surviving a Motorcycle Accident: Scott Martin's Story

A few tranquil moments at the end of a busy work day — that's what Scott Martin was looking for on May ...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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May 31, 2024

"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story

Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...

Author: WakeMed Heart & Vascular

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May 27, 2024

Stroke at 38: New Stroke VNS Rehab Gives New Hope to Neha Zadoo

On Friday, January 5, 2018, Neha Zadoo decided to work from home since a snowstorm was moving into the ar...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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May 24, 2024

Two Decades of Chronic Shoulder Issues Repaired in Hours by Dr. Mark Wood: Bryan's Tennis Story

Bryan Gillespie is the executive manager of Bryan’s Tennis — a family-owned business in Raleigh, NC. ...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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May 20, 2024

Winning the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship: Olivia Jacob's Story

Olivia Jacob's is well known at WakeMed. Previously featured for her "Will to Win" despite injury, she be...

Author: WakeMed Foundation

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May 15, 2024

Paying it Forward: Maggie Bailey's Milk Bank Donation Story

Ever noticed that most women go into labor and deliver their babies at night? Well, this is no coincidenc...

Author: WakeMed Health & Hospitals

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May 7, 2024

Rose Bean Quit for Good after 50 Years!

"I started smoking when I was 11 years old. I had older sisters who smoked, and they'd give me a cigarett...

Author: WakeMed Primary Care

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"My Daughter Recognized My Stroke Symptoms. It Saved My Life."

Holly Springs residents, Grant Jacobs and his wife, welcomed their daughter and her fiancé who were in t...

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"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story

Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...

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139 Pounds Down and Counting — Kristina Plane's Duodenal Switch Story

Losing weight is tough and the busier life is — with work, family and more — the harder it is t...

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160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story

Daryl Stuart has dreams of one day walking his daughter down the aisle for her wedding. Suffering years o...

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3 Firsts for WakeMed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A Pediatric Burn Story

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Moesha, her partner and their two children were involved in a traffic accident. Immediately after the crash, Moesha and her partner jumped out of the vehicle to check on the children. Moesha’s daughter was fine, but their son, Gonnie, was nowhere to be found. Gonnie’s door was ripped off with […]

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600 Ounces and Counting — Why Sarah Dugger Gives to the WakeMed Mothers' Milk Bank

Giving is good for the soul. In fact, there is scientific evidence that altruistic people receive pleasure from being generous. This is certainly the case with Sarah Dugger, PhD, a wife, mother of two and clinical genomic scientist. Her life’s work is dedicated to giving help and hope to people with medical conditions to improve […]

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A Bug Bite Like No Other — Raven McCrindle's Battle with Testicular Cancer

On an unseasonably warm North Carolina day, Raven McCrindle went outside to do some yard work. Days of sunshine and spring-like temperatures had caused the grass to awaken from dormancy. Raven says, “While I was outside mowing the lawn, a bug bit me on my inner thigh.” A Life-Saving Bug Bite Before long, the bug […]

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A Healing Journey at WakeMed Childrens

Twice a week, Jack Montgomery drives himself to WakeMed for outpatient therapy. He’s pretty proud of that because not that long ago, there was a lot of uncertainty about his future mobility and independence after a frightening car accident in June 2021 left him with a spinal cord injury, concussion and broken clavicle. It was […]

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A Legacy of Heartfelt Care Dr Jimmy Locklears Dedicated Service Through the Years

Jimmy Locklear, MD, FACC, launched his medical career in 1985 and has since been a beacon for compassionate patient care. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Locklear has been a part of the Medical Staff at WakeMed his entire career. He joined WakeMed Heart & Vascular full-time after more than two decades […]

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A New Beginning After Bariatric Surgery Jamie Michaels Story

Obesity impacted every aspect of Jamie Michael’s life, from numerous health issues to isolation from loved ones. Eventually, with the help of his primary care provider, Marie Debnam, MD, Jamie determined that medical intervention was no longer an option; it was necessary. So, on January 15, 2021, Jamie underwent gastric bypass surgery. “I decided to […]

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A Steady Pace Wins the Race Dina Cobbs Pacemaker Story

In June 2022, upon turning 59 years old, Dina Cobb was determined to lower her BMI and get in better physical shape before her 60th birthday. She began taking an FDA-approved prescription medication for weight loss. Three weeks in, Dina started experiencing lightheaded episodes that worsened as the days progressed. Thinking she was having side […]

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A Supportive Space for Mom and Baby at WakeMed North Hospital — Asia's Labor and Delivery Story

A Horrifying Labor and Delivery Experience Having a baby is always an unpredictable experience, especially for first-time moms. A caring, compassionate health care team can bridge the gap between what a mom understands about labor and delivery and how she goes about making the experience memorable and positive. Unfortunately, for mom Asia Batton, this was […]

Patient Testimonials

Stories From the Blog

The Beat Goes On: Doug Genzlinger Celebrates WakeMed's Heart for Heart Care

Moms Helping Moms: Lakelia Stanley's Milk Bank Donation Story

"My Daughter Recognized My Stroke Symptoms. It Saved My Life."

The Single-Handed Chef: Aaron's New Path Forward After Brain Abscess

160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story

Surviving a Motorcycle Accident: Scott Martin's Story

"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story

Stroke at 38: New Stroke VNS Rehab Gives New Hope to Neha Zadoo

Two Decades of Chronic Shoulder Issues Repaired in Hours by Dr. Mark Wood: Bryan's Tennis Story

Winning the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship: Olivia Jacob's Story

Paying it Forward: Maggie Bailey's Milk Bank Donation Story

Rose Bean Quit for Good after 50 Years!

"My Daughter Recognized My Stroke Symptoms. It Saved My Life."

"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story

139 Pounds Down and Counting — Kristina Plane's Duodenal Switch Story

160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story

3 Firsts for WakeMed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A Pediatric Burn Story

600 Ounces and Counting — Why Sarah Dugger Gives to the WakeMed Mothers' Milk Bank

A Bug Bite Like No Other — Raven McCrindle's Battle with Testicular Cancer

A Healing Journey at WakeMed Childrens

A Legacy of Heartfelt Care Dr Jimmy Locklears Dedicated Service Through the Years

A New Beginning After Bariatric Surgery Jamie Michaels Story

A Steady Pace Wins the Race Dina Cobbs Pacemaker Story

A Supportive Space for Mom and Baby at WakeMed North Hospital — Asia's Labor and Delivery Story

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