WakeMed Blogs
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July 1, 2024
Heat and Hydration Help for Summer
After a mild few weeks in May, temperatures in NC have risen to soaring 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 […]
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July 1, 2024
The Most Common Bug Bites and How to Treat Them
Summer weather is an invitation to spend more time outdoors. From hikes in the park to lazy days on the beach, spending time in nature is where it's at. Unfortunately, summertime weather is also appealing to bugs of all kinds — increasing your chances for bug bites, stings and other mishaps. Let's explore the most common bites and stings in our area, treatment options as well as how you can […]
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June 30, 2024
Summer Guide to Sunburn, Sunscreen and Sun Safety for Children
*This blog post was written provided by Dr. Carrie Dow-Smith with information sourced from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). How young is too young to put sunscreen on your child? If you have a newborn, should you avoid going to the beach at all? Below, we address these and other similar questions that parents may […]
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June 30, 2024
Fireworks Safety
It’s all about a good time as we celebrate Independence Day and the incredible freedoms we enjoy as residents and citizens of the United States. All over the country, people gather for fun family music and spectacular fireworks displays. The festivities continue at home where families grill out, lounge at the pool and have a […]
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June 24, 2024
The Single-Handed Chef: Aaron's New Path Forward After Brain Abscess
Birthdays are a time to celebrate a year past and a year ahead. For children and adults alike, these cele...
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June 19, 2024
Peyronie's Disease in Men: A Look at Penile Dysfunction with Dr. Ajaydeep Sidhu
Medically Reviewed by Ajaydeep Sidhu, MDWhen it comes to slapstick comedy, a hit to the groin tops the li...
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June 17, 2024
Stress Urinary Incontinence in Men with Urologist, Ajaydeep Sidhu, MD
Medically Reviewed by Ajaydeep Sidhu, MDEver sneezed and simultaneously felt urine dribble from your blad...
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June 17, 2024
160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story
Daryl Stuart has dreams of one day walking his daughter down the aisle for her wedding. Suffering years o...
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June 16, 2024
Water Safety Rip Currents — Enjoy Summer Fun, but Stay Safe
It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
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June 14, 2024
Staying Home with Dementia: How WakeMed Personal Care Makes it Possible
The baby boomer generation is one of the largest in American history — with 76.4 million adults identif...
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June 14, 2024
Guys, get YOUR engine checked this Men's Health Month!
Just as you wouldn’t neglect vehicle maintenance, it’s important to keep your body running at peak levels too. During Men’s Health Month, I want to stress the importance of an annual wellness checkup for men. While many men skip these visits, they serve an important role in helping men lead a healthy life. Don’t Ignore […]
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June 11, 2024
Why is Skin Cancer More Common in Men? We Asked the Expert, Dr. Scott Hultman
Medically reviewed by Scott Hultman, MD, MBA, FACSAccording to the World Health Organization's Internatio...
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June 10, 2024
Saying "No" to Dependency: How Brian Graser Stopped Smoking After 50 Years
"I was a young teen when I started smoking. I grew up in a small community outside of Buffalo, NY, and my...
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June 8, 2024
Transforming Health Care through Philanthropy: Meet Hank Woods, Vice President of the WakeMed Foundation
At WakeMed, we are honored to extend a very warm welcome to our newly appointed vice president of the Wak...
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June 5, 2024
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...
June 3, 2024
Surviving a Motorcycle Accident: Scott Martin's Story
A few tranquil moments at the end of a busy work day — that's what Scott Martin was looking for on May ...
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May 31, 2024
"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 ...
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May 27, 2024
Stroke at 38: New Stroke VNS Rehab Gives New Hope to Neha Zadoo
On Friday, January 5, 2018, Neha Zadoo decided to work from home since a snowstorm was moving into the ar...
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May 24, 2024
Two Decades of Chronic Shoulder Issues Repaired in Hours by Dr. Mark Wood: Bryan's Tennis Story
Bryan Gillespie is the executive manager of Bryan’s Tennis — a family-owned business in Raleigh, NC. ...
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May 20, 2024
Winning the Megan Champ Morgan Scholarship: Olivia Jacob's Story
Olivia Jacob's is well known at WakeMed. Previously featured for her "Will to Win" despite injury, she be...
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May 15, 2024
Paying it Forward: Maggie Bailey's Milk Bank Donation Story
Ever noticed that most women go into labor and deliver their babies at night? Well, this is no coincidenc...
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May 9, 2024
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...
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May 7, 2024
Rose Bean Quit for Good after 50 Years!
"I started smoking when I was 11 years old. I had older sisters who smoked, and they'd give me a cigarett...
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April 30, 2024
Menopause: Managing The Change
Menopause — the change that every woman knows is coming. With these tips, you can be prepared and know what to expect, so you can go through the change like a pro. What is Menopause? It is the cessation of menstruation for 12 or more months in the absence of any other cause. The average […]