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May 5, 2022
14 Dog Bite Prevention Tips
What’s not to love about a dog? They are furry, cuddly, playful friends. Many dog breeds are great for families and enjoy spending time with everyone in the household, including their mischievous, little humans. So, to keep the good times going and prevent challenging behaviors, such as dog aggression, read our PSA on dog bite […]
December 12, 2022
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 […]
April 18, 2024
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...
May 19, 2021
Crystal Poole: Wife, Mom, Trauma Survivor
Freak accidents — they can happen to anyone at the most unsuspecting moments, and Crystal Poole, unfortunately, is no exception. Due to no fault of her own, she found herself in the wrong place at wrong time. Crystal is a wife, a mom, a graduate student, a resident of Wake County and also a trauma […]
March 4, 2024
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...
April 18, 2024
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...
September 27, 2023
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 […]
October 18, 2022
Fight the Flu — Get Vaccinated
Coughs, sneezes, achy pains and spreading diseases — it’s time to fight the flu. Flu season ramps up in the Triangle beginning in October, typically increasing to widespread status in December with a continued contagious climb throughout the winter and early spring. Nationally, the CDC estimates that during the last three seasons before the pandemic, […]
June 30, 2022
Fireworks Safety
Independence Day is all about celebrating the incredible freedoms we enjoy as residents and citizens of the United States. Town and city municipalities across the country put on spectacular fireworks displays. And, the festivities continue at home where families grill out, lounge at the pool and have a little at-home fireworks fun. While backyard fireworks […]
November 1, 2022
Food Safety From Start to Finish
The holidays are here again, and that means lots of merrymaking — with food. If you’re preparing delicious meats and treats for others to enjoy, there’s more to consider than tantalizing tastes, scintillating aromas, visual appeal and delightful textures. The foremost consideration is food safety during handling, preparation and storage since data collected from the […]
February 10, 2023
Fundamental Differences Between Adult Infant and Child CPR
There are fundamental differences between when adults, infants or children who need CPR. Adults usually have a cardiac arrest because of a heart attack. If a child requires CPR, it is more likely a result of a respiratory issue that then leads to a cardiac arrest. For an adult suffering cardiac arrest, the best and […]
May 27, 2022
Get Serious About Grilling Safety 6 Tips to Keep You Safe
With so many family get-togethers, we think it’s time to get serious about grilling safety! According to the U.S. Fire Administration, approximately 5700 grill fires take place on residential property every year, most caused by malfunctioning gas grills. Thousands of people visit emergency rooms every year due to burn injuries while barbecuing. 6 Tips to […]
February 29, 2024
Goodbye, Cold and Flu Season. Hello, Seasonal Allergies.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, in 2021, roughly 81 million people in the United States were diagnosed with hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). This means approximately 26% of adults (67 million) and 19% of children (14 million) were affected. The sneezy, itchy, watery-eyed, rashy, runny nose symptoms of seasonal allergies are […]
June 28, 2022
Heat and Hydration Help for Summer
After a mild few weeks in May, temperatures in NC have risen to our normal sticky, summer heat and humidity. Hot and humid conditions are known to increase your body’s loss of fluids, and proper hydration will ensure that all of your body’s organs continue to function properly. With several full months of summer left […]
July 6, 2023
Injury Prevention Tips for Parents of Young Children and Babies
We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to share his top tips and thoughts on what every parent and caregiver should know and do. Snyder recommends parents spend their energy on prevention and preparation steps that have been proven as effective ways to save lives and […]
January 17, 2023
MRSA
Medically reviewed by Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACS Did you know that all kinds of germs can hang out on your skin and inside your nostrils? On healthy children and adults, germs are typically harmless and just along for the ride. But, there are times when germs — specifically, staph bacteria — will enter deeper […]
December 6, 2023
Prevent the Spread of Cold and Flu the Whole Year Through
Medically reviewed by Erin Diamond-Paulsen, NP The first full week of December is National Handwashing Awareness Week. This 2023, when flu, COVID-19, strep throat and RSV are spiking, it might feel like the year of handwashing awareness. Now would be the worst time for us to get complacent. With winter upon us, the spread of […]
January 11, 2023
RSV, the Flu and You
Infants under six months have a much harder time with RSV. Their lungs and airways are much smaller. Airflow is more easily blocked by the inflammation that occurs when their immune systems respond to the virus. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and the flu (influenza) were already on the rise in late summer and fall of […]
July 12, 2023
Talk with the Venom Doc
Summertime means more of our slithery friends are coming out to play, so we caught up with Dr. Benjamin German, emergency medicine physician (also known as the Venom Doc). He’s a snake enthusiast who believes that families need to be educated about the facts so they can reduce their fears and take safety precautions while […]
December 4, 2023
Toy Safety
It’s that time of year when kids receive new toys and gadgets. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, Safe Kids and WakeMed Children’s offer some helpful safety advice. Consider the child’s age when purchasing a battery-operated toy or game. Battery-operated toys could pose a serious risk to young children. Toys and games […]
July 2, 2022
Trampoline Fun How to Play It Safe
Every year, thousands of children and adults are injured on trampolines, from falls, collisions with other jumpers and ill-fated flips or other stunts gone wrong. Some slips and slides lead to bruises, strains and scrapes (and maybe a few tears), but trampoline accidents can also cause broken bones, concussions and head and neck injuries. Some […]
June 28, 2023
Water Safety Tips from a Doctor (and a Dad)
Some days, parenting can feel like an uncharted path full of wonder and worry. And, while parenthood doesn’t come with a fail-proof handbook, there’s a lot families can do to prevent life-threatening situations and prepare for real emergencies. We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to […]
June 7, 2022
Whats Bugging You This Summer
The outside joys of spring and summer come with a dark side — or, more accurately, a red and swollen side. If over the course of the fall and winter seasons you’ve forgotten about the obligatory slathering of sunscreen and bug repellant that come along with outdoor time, mother nature will remind you soon enough. […]
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Emergency and Urgent Care with Michelle Schweitzer, NP