The WakeMed Foundation is pleased to welcome celebrated filmmaker Ken Burns as the keynote speaker for the annual Society of 1961 Appreciation Gala on November 29.
Burns has been making films for more than 30 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Burns has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries [...]
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Ken Burns to be Keynote Speaker at WakeMed Society of 1961 Appreciation Gala
August 26, 2010 – 2:49 pm
Congratulations, Dr. Bernstein!
August 25, 2010 – 7:42 am
Dr. Jerry C. Bernstein, a long-time area pediatrician with Raleigh Pediatric Associates and member of the WakeMed Medical Staff, recently received the David T. Tayloe, Sr. Award for Outstanding Community Service from the North Carolina Pediatric Society.
The award is given to a pediatrician who has made exceptional contributions in his/her local community or statewide, and [...]
Health Insurance for Young Adults
August 17, 2010 – 10:30 am
A recent article in the News & Observer reported that in September a federal health care law takes effect that allows young adults up to age 26 to remain or be added back on their parent’s family health plan, regardless of student-status, dependency status on tax returns, or whether they live at home.
The only qualifications:
The parent’s plan must [...]
Curious George® & The Man With The Yellow Hat Swing By WakeMed Children’s Hospital
August 13, 2010 – 11:33 am
Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat made a special stop to visit pediatric patients and their families at the WakeMed Children’s Hospital this week. The mischievous monkey and his friends swing onto the stage at RBC Center in Raleigh this weekend.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this [...]
Real-Time Clinical Information Available
August 11, 2010 – 10:13 am
Axial Exchange, Inc. announced yesterday the launch of its Axial Alerts service at WakeMed, providing local pediatricians immediate and secure electronic access to clinical information about their patients’ visits to WakeMed’s Children’s Emergency Department as well as the results of any testing done during that visit.
Providing this service to area pediatricians enables WakeMed to work in partnership with providers to [...]
Battling the Bad Guys
August 11, 2010 – 9:24 am
Battling the Bad Guys - Bumps Bruises & Bacteria!
WakeMed Injury Prevention is teaming up with Safe Kids Wake County to bring you Battling the Bad Guys, a safety event just for kids. On Thursday, August 19 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, fight back with a vengeance against bumps, bruises and bacteria at this free event the whole [...]
Just for Fun
August 5, 2010 – 3:30 pm
Some things to think about as you go about your day:
Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?
Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop?
Can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener?
Could crop-circles be the work of a cereal killer?
Did Noah keep his bees [...]
Family-Friendly Events in Raleigh
August 4, 2010 – 3:30 pm
Looking for something to do in Raleigh? Here are just a few of the local happenings:
Have you visited the Downtown Raleigh Farmer’s Market yet? On Wednesdays, from 10 am to 2 pm in City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, you can find fresh, locally grown produce, as well as chef demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, tastings, and live music!
ReConStruction, [...]
ATV Dangers
August 3, 2010 – 11:54 am
Safety Experts Remind Parents: No Children under 16 on ATVs
While ATVs, whether for recreation or an occupation, are part of daily life for many across the United States – Safe Kids Wake County recommends that children under the age of 16 should never ride on or operate ATVs of any size – including youth-sized ATVs.
ATVs [...]
