Most people are not aware that WakeMed is home to 1 of only 9 mothers’ milk banks in the United States and that the WakeMed Mothers’ Milk Bank distributes over 150,000 oz of milk each year. It is well-known that breast milk is the best option for all babies because it is the best source of [...]
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Scrub Run and Fun Fest!
July 27, 2011 – 3:29 pm
Join us for the first-ever WakeMed Scrub Run, a 5K/10K event benefiting WakeMed Children’s Hospital, on October 1, in downtown Raleigh. The Scrub Run offers something for everyone! Competitive 5K and 10K races that accommodate both runners and walkers, a 100-Yard Kids dash, and fun for the whole family. For more information, visit “WakeMed Scrub Run” on [...]
Dr. Bernstein Portrait Unveiled
November 10, 2010 – 9:38 am
A portrait of Jerry Bernstein, MD, was unveiled recently at a reception attended by family, friends, colleagues, and special guests. The reception and portrait were to honor Dr. Bernstein for his contributions to pediatric medicine in Wake County and his role in making the WakeMed Children’s Hospital a reality. Dr. Bernstein, a pediatrician with Raleigh [...]
Vote for the PRC 2010 Holiday Card
November 1, 2010 – 4:14 pm
Kadisha Hayes’ entry from the WakeMed system was chosen as a finalist in the PRC Holiday Card Contest! Your vote for her can help WakeMed win $1000 for the Children’s Hospital. Between November 1-5, become a friend of PRC on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/PRComaha) and vote for Kadisha. The top 10 entries are posted and the winning entry will [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
Movies by Moonlight
June 3, 2010 – 9:27 am
WakeMed’s Movies By Moonlight series kicks off at 7 pm tonight in Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre starting with Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)! Come out early tonight and enjoy pre-show entertainment: Test your own spyglass skills by participating in a Sherlock Holmes “Scavenger Hunt” inside Koka Booth Amphitheatre! Hunt begins at 7:30pm and all ages may participate. [...]
Check Your Medicine Cabinet for Recalled Items
May 4, 2010 – 10:03 am
It’s important to take recalls seriously – especially when it comes to infants and children. Please see the WakeMed Voices blog regarding a recent recall for certain lots of Children’s and Infant Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl products. The blog was posted by Lynn Eschenbacher, pharmacy manager on the WakeMed Raleigh Campus and mother of [...]
Cary Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
April 23, 2010 – 3:20 pm
WakeMed is proud to be part of Spring Daze in Cary tomorrow from 9 am to 5 pm at Bond Park. We’d like to invite you to come out and complete the Fitness Trail with WakeMed and the Town of Cary. It’s a perfect activity for the entire family. For more information, click here. American [...]
Mark Your Calendars!
April 15, 2010 – 3:08 pm
Are you looking for something fun to do? There are a lot of great free or low-cost events going on around town that are fun for the whole family! Saturday, April 17: From 8 am – noon, Stay Healthy Kids Day is taking place in 2 locations: Kraft YMCA in Apex and the Kerr YMCA [...]