WakeMed Children's
We love what we do. Almost as much as who we do it for.
Inside every kid is a life waiting to be lived...We're here to see that it is a healthy one.
At WakeMed Children's, your child’s life, health and happiness are precious to us — so our singular focus is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate and family-centered care. Here’s how we do it:
Integrated Team of Specialists with World Renowned Expertise
- Child Life Services to Prepare Your Child for Procedures & Surgery
- Specialized Infant Development Team
- Strong Relationships with Community-Based Pediatricians with Highly Specialized Skills
- Vast Array of WakeMed Pediatric Clinicians Specializing in Most Every Pediatric Need
State-of-the-Art Facilities for the Most Innovative Care
- Dedicated Children's Emergency Department
- Highest Level Neonatal Intensive Care
- Urgent Care Exclusively for Children
- Wake County's ONLY Children's Hospital
- Wake County's ONLY Level 1 Trauma Center
- Wake County's ONLY Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Educational Resources for Every Stage of Child Development
- Quarterly Release of Families First Magazine from WakeMed, the Leading Provider of Pediatric Care in Wake County
Children's Blogs
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 ...
September 6, 2024
A Chest Wall Success Story: Summer Pope's Amazing Return to Sports
Summer has always been athletic. She loves to stay active and participate in sports, including gymnastics...
September 4, 2024
Hot Cars and Kid Safety
According to the National Safety Council, in 2023 a total of 29 children died in hot cars. Sixteen hot car deaths have been reported thus far in 2024, and we still have several more weeks of summer heat ahead of us […]
September 3, 2024
Stress-Free Suppers
Try these recipes to keep school nights simple. These meals don’t require a lot of ingredients or prep ...
August 16, 2024
Don't Forget Your Child's Physical When You're Making Your Back-to-School To-Do List
Hip hip hooray for the return to school and school sports! All students should ideally have an annual wellness check before returning to school. Student athletes may require an additional sports physical. From contact sports, such as football and soccer to non-contact sports, such as swimming and track, school-aged children […]
August 15, 2024
Back-to-School Safety and Athletics for Children with Pediatric Diabetes
Medically reviewed by Chelsea Stallman, BSN, RN, CDCESParenting is demanding, and the challenges are ampl...
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