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
Foundation
Janely and Zuriel: Compliments for a Positive ENERGIZE! Experience
Thirteen-year-old Zuriel joined the WakeMed ENERGIZE! program from February to March 2025. His primary ca...
Primary Care
A 47-Year Smoking Habit Ends for Michael Mehan — Thanks to QUIT With WakeMed
"I was 12 years old when I began smoking cigarettes 47 years ago. "The determination to quit had been on ...
Children's
ENERGIZE! Made the Difference for Shaddai and Zoe
In fall 2024, 11-year-old Shaddai and seven-year-old Zoe were identified overweight by their primary care...
Foundation
Resilience in the Face of Adversity: How Andrei Lee Channels Military Discipline to Overcome Traumatic Brain Injury
Andrei with nystagmusBeing in the military is an incredible journey that transforms individuals in profou...
Orthopaedics
Falling Through the Attic and Finding Help at WakeMed: Nancy Campbell's Story
Freak accidents happen when we least expect them in the most unlikely places. Unfortunately, Nancy Campbe...
Heart & Vascular
A Heart to Heal: Navigating Drew's Long, Winding Road to Cardiac Recovery
A Startling Diagnosis During a Routine ClearanceDrew's story began on July 14, 2023, when he visited his ...
Wake Orthopaedics
Reclaiming Freedom: Matt Donegan's Journey Back to Mobility After Spine Deformity Surgery
At the age of five, Matt Donegan suffered a traumatic injury to his spine that went untreated. "I remembe...
Raleigh Campus
Rewired: Jazmine Bonner's VNS Journey After Stroke at Age 35
Jazmine Bonner was a typical 35-year-old mom of one. Very proud of her football player son, she relished...
Pregnancy
Baby Rori's 101 Days in the NICU
"This morning, I sit in the living room, watching our almost-one-year-old daughter pick up lettered block...
Raleigh Campus
39 and Fighting: Yamicka Brown's Battle Back From Stroke
Stroke can happen any moment at any age to anyone. For 39-year-old, energetic and physically active Yamic...
Raleigh Campus
Spiraling into the Vertigo Danger Zone: Kim Radford's Story
Vertigo — that disorienting sensation of spinning or whirling — can be truly unsettling. It's more th...
Physical Therapy
Living with Purpose in the Third Phase of Life: Dave Cottengim, WakeMed Volunteer
Dave Cottengim has been a faithful WakeMed volunteer for more than a decade."I desired to give back after...
Videos
Micah - A WakeMed Patient Story
John - A WakeMed Patient Story
Daniel - A WakeMed Patient Story
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