WakeMed Children's

02/25/2026

Dwain Driver has learned a lot about the significant link between cigarette smoking and heart failure.
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At age 40, he had his first bout — with the most damaging event happening at 66.
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He desperately wanted to stop smoking and tried many times. Thanks to a referral to Quit With WakeMed, he finally found the willpower and medication combination required to kick the habit for good.
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Read his compelling story at 🔗 https://ow.ly/HNun50XkAAj

In 1995, at age 40, Dwain Driver was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. "I'd suddenly begun to experience severe shortness of breath that would come and go. When I learned it was congestive heart failure, I was very upset by the diagnosis." Frightened by the seriousness of the condition, Dwain...

02/24/2026

❤️ Your heart. Your choice.

The choices you make every day matter. Eat well. Get moving. Don’t smoke. Know your numbers. Manage stress. And know your risk factors—like family history—because sometimes DNA has a say, too.

Why it matters:
❤️ Smoking increases the risk of heart disease
❤️ Healthy foods help protect your heart
❤️ Exercise keeps your heart strong

Make heart health a priority with WakeMed Heart & Vascular.
👉 Find more heart-healthy tips at https://ow.ly/KEck50XY1EC

02/23/2026

Ready for your next chapter as an experienced RN? Join WakeMed Health & Hospitals on Thursday, March 5, for an exclusive Experienced RN Hiring Event! 💙

✨ Connect with nursing leaders
✨ Explore a variety of specialties and opportunities
✨ Learn more about WakeMed’s culture, benefits and growth pathways
✨ Discover where you belong

This is more than a hiring event — it’s your opportunity to find the role, team and specialty that truly fits you. 👩‍⚕️

🔗 Learn more & register at https://ow.ly/lQiX50YiYsl

02/23/2026

At 32, Shalom Trice was adjusting to life as a new mom — not preparing for a life-threatening heart attack. What she thought was exhaustion turned out to be something far more serious, and quick action made all the difference. ❤️‍🩹

Her powerful story is a reminder that heart attacks don’t always look the same — or happen at the age we expect. Read Shalom’s journey and why listening to your body can save your life at 🔗 https://ow.ly/2UcP50Y7zC7

At 32 years old, Shalom Trice and her partner were thrilled to welcome to the world their son, Ryan — born March 28, 2025. Her first pregnancy, Shalom was delighted it progressed without complications, and the labor and delivery went smoothly as well. She was consistent with her obstetrics check-u...

02/20/2026

Being a caregiver is rewarding — and it can also be overwhelming. 💙

Whether you’re supporting a loved one with chronic illness, recovery, or daily care needs, having the right resources and support makes all the difference.

WakeMed Spiritual Care chaplain, Tina Morris-Anderson, has a lot of experience working with family caregivers. Explore practical tips, helpful tools, and supportive guidance in our Caregivers Resource Guide at 🔗 https://ow.ly/JmEI50XY7Az

It was sudden. Your dad fell from a ladder and suffered a severe spinal cord and leg injury. It was a striking moment that changed the trajectory of his life, and now you're his caregiver. It was gradual. You noticed your mom putting things away in odd places. Next, she began getting lost while driv...

02/19/2026

Weight loss drugs (GLP-1 medications) have taken the world by storm – making them a hot topic at the doctor’s office.
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They were initially approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but doctors quickly discovered they also facilitate significant weight loss.
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Jump into this blog with ❤️ cardiologist Dr. Raj Fofaria and 💊 pharmacist Janna Beavers to read the bottom line on GLP-1s and your heart health at 🔗 https://ow.ly/Ssl850YcoR1

Weight loss drugs have taken the world by storm – making them a hot topic of conversation in and outside of the doctor’s office. Also known as GLP-1 medications, these popular drugs were initially approved to treat type 2 diabetes, but doctors quickly discovered that they also facilitated signif...

02/18/2026

No matter your blood type, every donation makes a difference. 🩸❤️

One of our WakeMed teammates shares what inspired her to give—and why blood donations mean everything to the patients and families who need them most.

Want to help save lives? We’ve made it easy. Our partner, The Blood Connection, is bringing bloodmobiles across WakeMed so you can donate close to where you work or live.

📅 Donate at a WakeMed bloodmobile on Feb. 25–26
💝 Get a $40 e-gift card as a thank you
🔗 Sign up here ➡️ https://www.wakemed.org/events-search?LocationDescendants=true

02/17/2026

Mark your calendars! 🏁 WakeMed is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of Run the Peak – 5K/10K & Kids Run on Saturday, March 7, from 8–11 am in downtown Apex.

This family-friendly favorite features scenic 5K and 10K courses through downtown Apex, plus a Superhero Kids Run for children ages 9 and under—so grab those capes and running shoes! 🦸‍♀️👟

Stick around after you cross the finish line to enjoy a community health fair spotlighting local wellness resource, along with food trucks, music and more. 🎶🌮

We hope you and your family will come out and support this great community event! 💙🔗 https://runthepeak.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16096
Apex Chamber of Commerce

02/17/2026

Great cancer care is about more than treatment — it’s about trust.

Meet Dr. Eric Olson, MD, our newest oncologist at WakeMed Cancer Care. Dr. Olson combines the latest advances in oncology with a compassionate, collaborative approach that helps patients feel informed and supported every step of the way.

👉 Get to know Dr. Olson: https://ow.ly/LHfE50Y7EOj

02/16/2026

Effective Monday, February 16, WakeMed will lift seasonal visitor restrictions across all hospital locations and Healthplex emergency departments.

Children under age 12 will once again be permitted in hospital nursing units, patient care areas and waiting rooms. A decline in the community spread of respiratory viruses allows us to safely return to normal visitation. 🏥

Thank you for helping WakeMed put the health and safety of our patients, families and staff first.

02/14/2026

Love that lasts for generations. 💕

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a full-circle moment. This sweet baby is wearing the very same WakeMed hat her mom wore home after being discharged from the WakeMed NICU 32 years ago.

From one tiny Valentine to the next — generation after generation. 🩷🏥