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Heart & Vascular
"I Finally Quit after a Heart Attack" — Rose Votkevich's Story
Rose Votkevich smoked for 30 years from the time she was 21 years old. Then, one fateful day, she was for...
Primary Care
"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story
Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...
Foundation
10 Health and Safety Tips for Enjoying the North Carolina State Fair
This year’s North Carolina State Fair takes place from October 13 – October 23rd. It’s an exciting time of the year, filled with rides, food, livestock and other forms of entertainment. We want you to enjoy everything that the State Fair has to offer, which is why we’re offering the following health and safety tips for […]
diet & nutrition
12 Must-Know Tips for a Safer, Healthier Holiday
The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with joy and celebration, but it can also bring its fai...
Primary Care
7 Common Seasonal Illnesses and Their Symptoms
Winter is a wonderful time of year for holiday parties, outdoor sports and cozy evenings by the fireplace. It’s also a time when contagious winter illnesses creep in, leading to a lot of miserable sick days. In case you or a loved one is under the weather, here are seven common winter illnesses to watch […]
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 ...
Primary Care
Allergies? Don’t Let Them Spring Up & Slow You Down!
When the wonders of nature bloom, airborne allergens also increase and can turn an otherwise beautiful ti...
Primary Care
Are Guys Hormonal Too? Deep Dive Into Male Emotional Development and Andropause with WakeMed Therapist, Tyrone David, LCSW-A
Guys — They're known for being happy-go-lucky, fun-loving and all-around NOT hormonal. The reality is t...
Children's
Back-to-School Safety and Athletics for Children with Pediatric Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Chelsea Stallman, BSN, RN, CDCESParenting is demanding, and the challenges are ampl...
Primary Care
Backpack and Digital Safety: A Complete Guide with Sara Miller, NP
Let's just say "No" to America becoming the land of back and eye strain. With kids and adults headed back...
Spiritual Care
Beating the Winter Blues
Medically reviewed by Troy Anderson, MD, WakeMed Primary Care Gone are the long, lazy North Carolina summer days where the sun comes out to play, brightening the sky and keeping it warm outside. Seasonal Affective Disorder As fall turns to winter, the sun is setting a bit earlier. The cold and dark are likely putting […]
Primary Care
Breaking the Stigma: Why Mental Health Conversations Matter
Mental health is important not only to discuss but also to de-stigmatize, so we sat down with Jennifer Ru...
Bariatric Surgery/Weight Loss
Can Food Deprivation Lead to Weight Gain? A "Q and A" with Dr. Deepti Sharma
“New year, new you.” That’s the saying, and for many, this means it’s time to lose weight. A couple of methods are especially popular in January: January is often a month for fasting since it is viewed as a cleansing and detox ritual. Calorie-cutting fad diets are another popular method. Yet, have you ever cut […]
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...
Children's
Demystifying Hydration
YOU HEAR IT A LOT – STAY HYDRATED! What does this mean for your energetic kids? Do you need to worry ab...
diet & nutrition
Diabetes in Adulthood with Melissa Capps, RN
The sugar, Mr. D, Mellitus and sweet blood are just a few monikers for type 2 diabetes, often diagnosed i...
Emergency
Disaster Preparedness the Wake Way
From tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and fires — disasters can strike quickly and without warning. Katrin...
Children's
Don't Forget Your Child's Physical When You're Making Your Back-to-School To-Do List
Hip hip hooray for the return to school and school sports! All students should ideally have an annual wellness check before returning to school. Student athletes may require an additional sports physical. From contact sports, such as football and soccer to non-contact sports, such as swimming and track, school-aged children […]
Primary Care
Don't Let These 7 Myths Stop You From Seeing a Registered Dietitian
Medically Reviewed by Meredith Ebersohl, RD Can you really prevent or reverse chronic diseases by changing your diet and lifestyle? Back in July 2022, while filming the documentary Healing Through Food, Myriam Masihy, an NBC investigative reporter diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, wanted to find out. Turns out — as you likely guessed — she […]
Children's
Dose of Declutter – Give Your Medicine Cabinet a Clean Sweep
Make Medication Safety a PriorityAccording to Safe Kids Worldwide, approximately 60,000 children per year...
Primary Care
Drinking Defined: The Sober Curious & Beyond
Are you sober curious?After the isolation and stress of a multi-year pandemic, many people are examining ...
Heart & Vascular
Dwain Driver: From Congestive Heart Failure to Living Free of Cigarettes
In 1995, at age 40, Dwain Driver was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. "I'd suddenly begun to expe...
Emergency
Emergency Department vs Urgent Care vs Primary Care
Sometimes, it’s obvious when to head to the emergency room, but other times, it can be more difficult to tell. The following are some tips to help you decide whether you need to head to the emergency room, the nearest urgent care location or your primary care doctor. Conditions Typically Treated by a Primary Care […]
Stories
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 […]
WakeMed Fast 5
Lung Health with Dr. Vickie Fowler
In-Office Procedures with Dr. Roberto Rupcich
Importance of Having a Primary Care Provider with Dr. Vicki Ann Fowler
Annual Physical with Dr. Scott Bartkoski
WakeMed Voices Podcast
Quit Smoking with WakeMed with Stacy Thiedeman, PA-C
How Much Water Should You Drink with Dr. Milan Petrovic
The Importance of Vaccines with Dr. Scott Bartkoski