For Employees

May is Employee Appreciation Month!

Every May, WakeMed celebrates and recognizes our amazing, dedicated and talented employees. Thank you for the ways you care for our patients, their families and one another. We are proud to have you as part of our WakeMed family and grateful for the many ways you make a difference each and every day! Ice cream socials will be held at all hospitals and healthplexes throughout the month of May – and we invite you to join the fun! See MyWakeMed for details.

Great Offerings for Your Well-Being in May

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and WakeMed has lots of great webinars and classes to help you gain insights into your mental health and well-being. See MyWakeMed for details about virtual well-being workshops presented by licensed counselors and therapists with our mental health employee assistance provider Lyra Health.

Special Spirit Days – Support the Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs. That means it’s time again to show our support of the hometown team with some special spirit days! Throughout the remainder of the playoffs, staff are welcome to wear Hurricane-branded apparel on Hurricanes game days only (t-shirts and jerseys permitted). Pants, scrubs and skirts must follow dress code guidelines as outlined in the WAKE WAY policy.