WakeMed Blogs
January 31, 2025
Game Day Recipe Swaps
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, it’s game day season. WakeMed registered dietitians Heather Cupp and Monika Kraus want to help you make choices that are good for your heart. You can enjoy foods that are a tantalizing touchdown for your tastebuds — without being artery clogging, heartburn-inducing takedowns for your […]
January 14, 2025
A Freak Accident, a 2-Month Hospitalization and a Grateful Patient: Kelly Flis' Story
Forget about freaky Friday. How about freaky Thursday? On January 26, 2023, near the end of her workday, ...
January 13, 2025
New Birth in the New Year: Baby Rori's 101 Days in the NICU
"This morning, I sit in the living room, watching our almost-one-year-old daughter pick up lettered block...
January 8, 2025
5 Tips to Help You Prep for Winter Weather
When winter weather strikes, will you be ready? The following are some helpful tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. #1 – Have an emergency plan in place. Pay close attention to winter weather advisories, warning and watches – and take it seriously. Often, winter weather brings accidental falls and power outages, so […]
January 2, 2025
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...
December 31, 2024
De'Von Thomas: Back in the Line of Scrimmage with Dr. Jonathan Chappell
De'Von Thomas started playing football in fifth grade. At 11 years old, his robust build and competitive ...
December 28, 2024
All About Breasts: Cysts, Lumps, Infections, Enhancement and More
We talk a lot about breast cancer, but when it comes to female breasts, there is a lot more to learn from...
December 26, 2024
"Meeting Dr. Vining Changed My Life" — Edwin Gillen's Story
Some people come into our lives for a season. Others are there for a lifetime and still others appear bri...
December 20, 2024
Calming the What’s-Ahead Worries
Worrying about the future. We all do it from time to time. Recent significant events in our nation and wo...
December 19, 2024
Inner Peace – Pass It On
What started as a personal pursuit for finding peace and comfort during a difficult time inspired a WakeM...
December 17, 2024
"Don't Ignore the Urge" and Other Tips for Saying Goodbye to UTIs
Medically reviewed by Justin Nguyen, MDOver eight million people per year pay a visit to their medical pr...
December 17, 2024
Thriving After Emergency Open Heart Surgery with Dr. Trevor Upham — Travis Mayo's Story
Travis Mayo began his career in the fire department, where he frequently provided assistance during medic...
December 6, 2024
Toy Safety
Part of the magic and wonder of the holiday season is seeing children’s delight as they open a special gift from their toy wish list. Yet, toy injuries can put a damper on holiday fun. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports, “In 2019, there were an estimated 162,700 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries and 14 […]
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 27, 2024
Take 5 with Brian M. Go, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist, WakeMed Heart & Vascular
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.I was born and raised in a small town outside of Baltimore. Until ...
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...