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Women's
All About Breasts: Cysts, Lumps, Infections, Enhancement and More
We talk a lot about breast cancer, but when it comes to female breasts, there is a lot more to learn from...
Children's
Ben Goodrich: Emergency Pectus Excavatum Repair after Cardiac Arrest at 25
By four years of age, Ben Goodrich had a very obvious sunken chest. His grandfather had the same issue, s...
Surgery
Cosmetic Enhancements Now Available at WakeMed Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Laser Skin Renewal and Hair Removal
Medically reviewed by Sam Brown, PA-COur faces are our ambassadors to the world. Imperfections, including...
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...
Cancer Care
From Diagnosis to Triumph: How WakeMed Helped 34-Year-Old Danielle Murray Take On Aggressive Breast Cancer and Win
In December 2024, 34-year-old Danielle Murray and her husband, Kevin Murray, were at a Christmas party en...
Gastroenterology
Gallbladder Health: What You Should Know
Medically reviewed by Lauren Daugherty, MDOver 1.2 million gallbladder removals are performed annually in...
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...
Physical Therapy
Mistaken for an Ear Infection — Danielle's Stroke Story
After more than a decade of serving as an EMT for the United States Air Force as well as at a school for at-risk youth, Danielle Lance decided it was time to take her career to the next level. She completed paramedic training in 2020, transitioned into a mentorship and achieved full paramedic status in […]
North Hospital
Spine Surgery Without the Surgery Offers Long-Awaited Relief
Anyone who has dealt with chronic back pain knows that relief isn’t easy to find. While a myriad of conservative treatment options exist, including medication therapy, physical therapy, and steroid injections — many patients still struggle to achieve long-term relief without surgery. Yet, most patients are hesitant to undergo a major operation due to the many […]
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