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Sweet Solutions: Expert Insights on Managing Gestational Diabetes with WakeMed Dietitian Gissela Banegas
Medically Reviewed by Gissela Banegas, RDNothing could be sweeter than a pregnancy with zero problems. Ye...
Women's
Latifah's Woman Warrior Story: Triumph through Type 2 Diabetes and Triplet Births
For Latifah Dixon, motherhood has always been a profound joy. Already a proud mom to a beautiful girl, sh...
Women's
From Misdiagnosed Ear Infection to Life-Threatening Aneurysm: Sarah's Inspiring Birth Story of Navigating Stroke While Pregnant
"I found out I was pregnant with Leo during summer 2024. The pregnancy was very special because we had su...
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...
Women's
Navigating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Hope for a Fertile, Healthy Future
Medically reviewed by Gissela Banegas, RDMenstrual periods are uncomfortable, but they shouldn't be debil...
Women's
Take 5 with Maternal Fetal Medicine Dietitian Gissela Banegas
Gissela Banegas, WakeMed's maternal fetal medicine dietitian, radiates warmth and expertise. Specializing...
Women's
Crimson Revelations: Unraveling the Secrets of Menstrual Cycles and Hormonal Rhythms
Medically reviewed by Chantel Roedner, MD, FACOGThe "monthly flow," "visit from Auntie Red" or "crimson t...
Women's
Body Positive Weight Loss Tips for Women — with Dietitian Sydney Hinshaw
Medically reviewed by Sydney Hinshaw, RDShedding a few pesky pounds prior to summer is on the minds of ma...
Women's
The Life-Saving Power of Early Detection: Megan's Story
Megan Dew was well aware of the importance of mammograms and early detection for breast cancer. Her grandmother passed away from breast cancer, and her mother is a breast cancer survivor. Armed with the knowledge of her family’s health history, Megan began getting mammograms at the age of 34 based on her ob-gyn’s recommendation. “When […]
Orthopaedics
Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures in Women
Take care of your bones, so your bones can take care of you. Whether you’re a middle-aged adult or a teenage star athlete, neglecting your bone health can lead to osteoporosis — a common yet serious disease affecting both men and women. To help combat this condition, Women’s Health Month is a great time to […]
Women's
Surviving Domestic Violence: Lashawn Spencer's Path to Healing through the WakeMed Violence Recovery Program
According to the National Institutes of Health, "Over 35 percent of heterosexual women, 40 percent of les...
Women's
Dr. Amantia Kennedy on the Magic of Menopause
Incredible.Beautiful.Magnificent woman. From puberty to the menopausal transition, a woman's body is a wo...
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...
Pregnancy
Rachel Rice, NP, on Mental Health During Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery and Postpartum
A trip to the hospital is rarely a good thing — unless you're expecting a baby. Having a baby, for many...
Heart & Vascular
Dead 3 Times: Tracy Peebles' Cardiac Story
On December 23, 2024, just two days prior to Christmas, Tracy Peebles was home with her ten-year-old daug...
Women's
When to See an OB-GYN
In the preteen years, parents are likely to start wondering when their daughter should have their first a...
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
Defying the Odds: Baby Oliver's 130 Days in the NICU
Maddie and her husband, Craig, were elated to learn they were pregnant with their first child. At around ...
Wake Orthopaedics
Alex Wilkinson: Tenacity of a Tiger in the Face of 3 ACL Surgeries
Alex Wilkinson is a born winner — with the tenacity of a tiger. Despite multiple injuries, athletic set...
Breast Mammography
Save the Tatas: Get a Breast Mammogram
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among all women in the United States and is the most common cancer among African American women. Annually, approximately 128 of every 100,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and about 19 in every 100,000 women will die of breast cancer. Early detection is critical for […]
Cancer Care
Laughing Without Fear of the Future: Laura Faw's Breast Cancer Story
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." (Proverbs 31:25) L...
Women's
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...
WakeMed Fast 5
Weight Gain in Pregnancy with Dr. Elizabeth Jarvis
Postpartum Hernia with Dr. Ann Chung
High Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Bassam Rimawi
WakeMed Voices Podcast
Minimally-Invasive Surgery Options for Women with Dr. Benjamin White
Mammograms: Your Questions Answered with Dr. Laura Thomas
Stress and Women’s Health with Danielle Sawrey-Kubicek, PA-C
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy with Chantel Roedner, MD, FACOG