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 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 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 ...
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