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, complete the form or email your story to share@wakemed.org and we will contact you directly if additional information is needed.
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Women's
The Long Journey Home — Shannan and Nyelle's Labor, Delivery and NICU Story
For Shannan Williams and her fiancé, Nicolas Perry, pregnancy came as a startling next step in their liv...
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Children's
Bella's Bags: How Donating to WakeMed Gave Felicia's Grief a Place to Go
Jon and Felicia Brady tried for 10 years to conceive. "Everyone told us that once we stopped trying, it w...
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Raleigh Campus
Resilience in the Face of Tragedy: Gayle’s Story
On a quiet Sunday evening in July 2025, Gayle McCracken was doing something simple and kind: delivering a...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...