WakeMed Blogs
April 2, 2025
Don't Be Your Child's Drug Dealer - Get Rid of Your Prescription Drugs with WakeMed's Drug Take-Back Bins
According to findings presented by NPR, “In 11 percent of American counties, often in rural communities clustered in the South, enough opioid prescriptions are being written each year for every man, woman and child to have one.” Branson Page, MD, the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Wake Emergency Physicians has collaborated with a team […]
March 17, 2025
Honoring the Life & Career of Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. William Charles Helton
Honoring the Life & Career of Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. William Charles Helton“It’s about the good w...
March 17, 2025
Dial Down the Devices
Screen Awareness Week is the third week in March, so let's chat about kids and digital devices.Screens ca...
March 11, 2025
Labyrinthitis: Help and Hope for Patient Patty Crutcher
Have you ever come across the term labyrinthitis? It affects around 35 million people annually, which equ...
March 10, 2025
Spiraling into the Vertigo Danger Zone: Kim Radford's Story
Vertigo — that disorienting sensation of spinning or whirling — can be truly unsettling. It's more th...
March 7, 2025
Tart and Tasty Citrus Fruits Good for Your Heart!
Fresh, healthy fruit during the winter months can be hard to come by. Fortunately, citrus fruits are a gr...
March 7, 2025
Your Protein Prescription with Courtney Kozischek, RD
Know When You're Consuming Too Much, Too Little and the Best SourcesBased on data spanning 2021 to 2023 f...
March 7, 2025
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation and 6 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Billions are spent annually on sleep aids and therapies, proving that the pursuit of a good night's rest of at least seven hours is a lucrative business built on our collective exhaustion.
March 4, 2025
From Achoo to Ahhh: Reclaiming Spring from Seasonal Allergies
Medically Reviewed by Mariana Hines, DNPSpring's vibrant return — bright skies, birds' nests and lovely...
March 1, 2025
Know Where to Go
Sometimes, it’s obvious when to take your child to the emergency room, but other times, it can be more ...
March 1, 2025
Fight a Silent Killer: Inflammation
The body's immune response rivals that of the most powerful armies, and one arsenal in the battle for you...
February 28, 2025
Happy Teeth and Gums = Happy Heart: The undeniable link between oral health and heart health
From early childhood, we’re taught about the importance of preventing cavities through regular brushing...
February 25, 2025
Valve Disease — It Often Starts With a Murmur
Heart valve disease affects more than five million Americans each year. It occurs when one or more of the...
February 20, 2025
Living with Purpose in the Third Phase of Life: Dave Cottengim, WakeMed Volunteer
Dave Cottengim has been a faithful WakeMed volunteer for more than a decade."I desired to give back after...
February 18, 2025
Born with a Broken Heart: Kevin Hornaday's Open Heart Surgery Story
Kevin Hornaday knows a lot about matters of the heart — since he's dealt with them all his life. His he...
February 17, 2025
Honey & Your Heart — What’s the Buzz?
Sweet and syrupy, honey is a natural alternative to sugar that offers surprising health benefits, even fo...
February 17, 2025
Cardiac recovery: Going beyond cardiac rehab with WakeMed’s Safeway to Fitness
Embarking on a fitness journey doesn't have to be a grueling, punishing experience. Instead, think of it ...
February 11, 2025
Take 5 with Tracey Weeks
Tracey is a Raleigh native, avid N.C. State University athletics fan and a lifelong nurse and educator. H...
February 11, 2025
Prevent Falls: Know the Risk with Heart Disease
The risk of falling increases with age – and represents a leading cause of injury, disability and even ...
February 10, 2025
Get Strong for Your Heart — Exercise That Muscle!
When it comes to exercise, cardiovascular or aerobic exercise are often the first to come to mind. But, t...
February 3, 2025
Being Mindful of Your Family’s Mental Health
When it comes to the health and well-being of your family, mental health is equally as important as physi...
February 3, 2025
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...
February 2, 2025
Ouch! The Lowdown on Growing Pains
If your child has called out in the night with lower leg pain in the calves, knees or shins, you have pro...
January 31, 2025
Marcus Bowser on Recovering from a Motorcycle Collision
Riding motorcycles has been a lifelong passion for Marcus Bowser. The community of people he's met with s...