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
March 26, 2024
Illustrating in Technicolor: Hide Terada's Post-Concussion Syndrome Story
Hide Terada has always been the life of the party. With his incredible sense of humor, genuine interests ...
March 4, 2024
Mistaken for Muscle Spasms — How WakeMed Critical Care Saved Sabrina's Life
It's true. You never know what a new day will bring, and for Sabrina, her surprise literally took her bre...
February 27, 2024
Seeing in Silhouettes: Pat Perry's Story of Regaining Memory and Function after Brain Injury
You've probably heard of sudden nocturnal death, or passing away in your sleep. When it happens to someon...
December 24, 2023
It Takes a Village Tanya Blues Cardiac Arrest Story
Back to work from Thanksgiving break and eager to get her students focused and on track before winter break — Tanya Blue was in her second grade classroom at a private school in Knightdale, NC, administering a spelling test. Then, the unexpected happened. “It was December 1, 2023. I remember standing in front of the […]
December 20, 2023
Surviving and Thriving After Tragedy Bentleys ESG Weight Loss Journey
At WakeMed, we provide patients from all walks of life with life-changing, state-of-the-art treatments to advance their health care. The Advanced Gastrointestinal Center at WakeMed Cary Hospital is one of our centers where we specialize in top to bottom care for the entire digestive system — from the esophagus to the colon — we diagnose […]
December 12, 2023
Kelly Smith, the WakeMed Foundation's Helton Scholar, on Realizing the Dream
For Kelly Smith, growing up in foster care was hard. “There was no stability. I was shifted around in my formative years. I felt afraid a lot of the time. And, when I would settle in and make friends with my foster siblings, I’d be torn apart from them and placed in another home.” When […]
December 7, 2023
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 […]
December 5, 2023
Service Dogs in Life and Care: Gyan Mehta’s Rehab Story
75-year-old Gyan Mehta resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife, Laurie, who is blind and is supported ...
November 27, 2023
Robert Baker Broke a 51-Year Smoking Habit with Quit With WakeMed
How It Started I began smoking in 1972 at the age of 16 — as I was a rebellious teenager who fell into peer pressure. I went into the military straight out of high school. It fueled the habit because while serving my country, I saw atrocities that no person should see. Smoking helped me […]
November 21, 2023
Eric Rodgers Quit Smoking for Good after 30 Years
How It Started I started smoking around the age of 20 while in college because those in my social group all smoked. I had a lot of late nights and was also working at a restaurant at the time. Everyone in the restaurant smoked, so it just seemed natural. I went on to smoke for […]
November 6, 2023
Honoring His Dad's Legacy — Joshua Hutchins Receives the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship
Joshua Hutchins is a sophomore at University of North Carolina Wilmington and the recipient of the 2022 WakeMed Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship, benefitting WakeMed employees and their dependents who pursue post-secondary education in health sciences. The fund was established by former WakeMed president & CEO Ray Champ and his wife, Meredyth, through the WakeMed Foundation […]
October 18, 2023
A Team that Demands the Best for Atrial Fibrillation Care Courtney Ammons Story
“I would have periodic episodes of a very rapid heart rate, and I discounted them for about six months,” shares Courtney Ammons, a Wake County high school chemistry teacher. Because she had hyperthyroidism, she experienced rapid heart beats occasionally, so she assumed this was an unwanted side effect of her condition. After an eventful day […]
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Joslyn's Quit with WakeMed Story
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Allison's Endometriosis Story of Hope anad Healing
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Louise's Thrombectomy at WakeMed Cary Hospital
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Scott's Recovery at WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital
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Denise's Experience with Wake Orthopaedics
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Laurie's Praise for Raleigh Campus
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Michaela's Visit to the ER
