WakeMed Blogs
December 2, 2024
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 2024, 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 […]
November 15, 2024
When the Holidays aren’t Happy: Holding Grief in this Season
This time of year can be especially painful for those who are grieving. The daylight grows shorter, and w...
November 12, 2024
RSV Safety for Babies, Pregnant Women and Older Adults
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, knowns as RSV, is a common respiratory virus that is generally mild but can ...
November 8, 2024
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
You’re sick and you figure it’s probably just a cold so you don’t need to go see your doctor, right? Well, the flu and the common cold are both caused by viruses and they have similar symptoms. The flu is usually more severe and can cause death in certain vulnerable populations like the immunocompromised, elderly […]
November 4, 2024
Antibiotics: Are You Misusing Them? Dr. Ronald Krull Weighs In
Medically reviewed by Ronald Krull, MDAntibiotics are chemical compounds that help fight bacterial infect...
November 1, 2024
The Will to Quit: Theresa Perry's Smoking Cessation Story
"You will not stop a pleasurable habit, including smoking, until you are tired of it. Quit when you are r...
November 1, 2024
How Quitting Smoking Helped Angela Dunn Face Grief
Working at WakeMed comes with many perks. Besides the unbeatable culture and team spirit, employees are a...
November 1, 2024
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 ...
November 1, 2024
Plant-based Holiday Eating
What’s your favorite holiday dish? According to a 2020 Statista survey, the top five American dishes are turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, bread and ham. Is your mouth watering yet because most of America is ready to pile it on? No doubt, the holidays are synonymous with delicious, wholesome and satisfying dishes. However, our favorite dishes […]
October 31, 2024
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...
October 31, 2024
Life-saving Science: Chris Williams' Lung Cancer Story
In May 2022, Chris Williams retired from a rewarding career in the animal health industry where he helped...
October 30, 2024
Managing Diabetes While Enjoying the Holidays
The holidays are a prime time for high-sugar consumption, and while for many this means indigestion and grogginess, for those with diabetes, it can be serious. Taking control of diabetes during the holidays is important because without proper management, high blood glucose levels can wreak havoc on your body. From damaging blood vessels to causing […]
October 28, 2024
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 […]
October 24, 2024
Are you at risk for developing lung cancer?
Lung Cancer – The Deadliest Cancer in the U.S. Screening & Early Detection Are Key Kevin Davidson, MD, WakeMed Pulmonology & Critical Care While lung cancer is only the third most common cancer in the United States behind skin and breast cancer, what most people don’t realize is that more people die in the US […]
October 17, 2024
"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...
October 11, 2024
Out of Focus: ADHD in Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric mental disorder. Because it is a ne...
October 8, 2024
WakeMed's Singing Volunteer — Walter Moreland
"I sing because I understand the emotional pain people experience being in the hospital."In September 202...
October 7, 2024
Take 5 with Orthopaedic Surgeon Lincoln Pratson, MD
This fall, we are happy to introduce the newest member of our WakeMed Orthopaedics team, Lincoln Pratson,...
October 1, 2024
Finding Yourself in a Pickle with a Pickleball Strain
Pickleball is a unique sport that is sweeping the nation, borrowing aspects of squash, tennis and ping po...
October 1, 2024
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...
October 1, 2024
Apex Emergency Department Teams Up with Telestroke for Brain-Saving Care: Marcia Gave's Story
July 20, 2024, was a typical Saturday with lots of chores. Around 8:10 am, Marcia Gave was doing laundry ...
September 26, 2024
13 Days to Diagnosis: Jeremy Evans' Lymphoma Story
When Jeremy Evans looked in the mirror, he liked what he saw. At 34 years old, he'd achieved just the loo...
September 24, 2024
Foods for Breast Cancer Prevention
Medically Reviewed by Rebecca Simpson, MS, RD, LDNAccording to the American Cancer Society, "About 13 per...
September 24, 2024
The Value of Community: WakeMed Amputee Group Encourages Meaningful Connections Both in the Hospital & Beyond
On the third Wednesday of every month, a special group gathers at WakeMed’s Raleigh Campus to talk, lau...