WakeMed Health & Hospitals

27/03/2026

Last week, we celebrated 🎉

At WakeMed, we’re proud of the incredible nurses who are earning — and continuing to pursue — national specialty certifications. Your dedication to growth makes a difference every single day.

Nursing certification:
❤️ Validates your expertise
❤️ Improves patient outcomes
❤️ Builds confidence and career satisfaction

Join us in celebrating and thanking the nurses who care for our patients and community with such skill and heart. 💙🏥

27/03/2026

George recently took part in PreciselyYou, WakeMed’s community health research program designed to help individuals understand how their DNA may influence their health. Through the program, George learned that he has Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk for hereditary colorectal cancer. Watch George’s story to learn how he’s taking proactive steps to protect his health.

Learn more about PreciselyYou at 🔗 https://ow.ly/K9ek50Yqq0O

26/03/2026

💚 Hey WakeMed, what were you like in the 90s? 💚

Dial-up internet, VHS tapes, and Blockbuster nights. 📼✨ While the world was hitting rewind… we were moving health care forward.

Built on a strong foundation that began in 1961 as Memorial Hospital of Wake County (now WakeMed Raleigh Campus), the 90s became a defining decade of growth—Cary Hospital opened in 1991, followed by the launch of Wake County’s first comprehensive rehab hospital. The momentum continued with the WakeMed Foundation’s start in 1994, the WakeMed Heart Center opening in the mid-90s, and in 1997, the addition of the Children’s Emergency Department and Cary Hospital’s Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace.

The 90s were all about progress—and today, we’re still evolving to care for every generation. 💫

25/03/2026

With strong support from across WakeMed, Team WakeMed LUNGevity raised $7,980 at this year’s Lung Cancer Initiative Triangle LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration – ranking as the third highest fundraising team!
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Thank you to everyone who participated, donated and cheered us on. Your commitment is making a meaningful difference for those affected by lung cancer.

25/03/2026

Ever heard of the gut-brain axis? Believe it or not, your gut is in constant communication with your brain and central nervous system. That means it can directly influence —
😃Mood
🧠Focus
🤯Stress levels

👉Read the blog at 🔗 https://ow.ly/qgU150Y0Hh8 to learn just how to manage your families' gut health and any tummy troubles, so you feel better — body and mind!

Almost everyone has experienced a tummy ache or digestive discomfort, but there is a lot more to know about gut health than just the soothing solutions you eagerly seek when trouble arises. That’s why Maria Despres, NP, of WakeMed Children’s – Pediatric Gastroenterology, wants to teach familie...

24/03/2026

Match Day, held the third week of March, is when fourth-year medical students across the country learn where they will complete their residency and continue their medical training. WakeMed is thrilled to welcome the newest members of the incoming class of 2026-2027 residents!
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Welcome, we are excited to have you join the WakeMed family this summer!

24/03/2026

Behind every successful surgery is an incredible team—and our surgical technologists are a big reason why. 💙

From maintaining a sterile, organized OR to working side-by-side with surgeons and nurses, our surgical techs play a vital role in every procedure. Hear directly from our surgical technicians on why they love being part of WakeMed—and why our people truly make the difference.

Ready to join a team where your skills matter and your work saves lives? Explore career opportunities at 🔗 https://ow.ly/5bsK50Y5L5b

23/03/2026

Thinking about weight loss but not ready for surgery? 💭

Dr. Dina Ahmad, ABOM, WakeMed Gastroenterology, discusses the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) which is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that helps you eat less, feel full faster, and lose 15–20% of your body weight in the first year — all with no incisions and quick recovery time!

Learn more about how WakeMed’s expert team can help you take control of your health 🔗 https://ow.ly/3Z7150X77mX

20/03/2026

🌸 Good riddance, cold and flu season. Hello, seasonal allergies. 🤧👋

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, over 100 million people in the United States deal with seasonal allergies, eczema or food allergies — that’s nearly one in three adults and more than one in four kids.

So, if you’re battling sneezing, itching, watery eyes, rashes and runny nose that come with allergy season, you’re definitely not the only one.

Check out our WakeMed blog to see how we can help you get real relief and breathe a little easier 🔗 https://ow.ly/Ce5450YlGCz

19/03/2026

Let’s Talk Mental Health 💚

Last Saturday, WakeMed was proud to be the Title Night Sponsor of the North Carolina Courage season opener, where we officially launched and spotlighted the WakeMed Foundation’s Courage to Confront Crisis campaign — an effort focused on expanding access to mental health care, raising awareness, and breaking the stigma around seeking help.

More than 100 providers, supporters, and families wore green to spark meaningful conversations, share stories, and encourage open dialogue around mental well-being. 💬

Thank you to our Mental Health & Well-Being and WakeMed Foundation teams — and to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and supported this important cause.

Join us in making a difference and be part of the conversation 🔗 https://ow.ly/4HHG50YwusB

19/03/2026

Bet you know folks who've undergone gallbladder removal.
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This is a super common surgery, and you may be left wondering —
1️⃣ Why gallbladder removal is common
2️⃣ What makes you more at risk
3️⃣ What, if anything, you can do to hold on to yours
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📖 Read our blog at 🔗 https://ow.ly/rQGY50Yqr4X to learn all about gallbladder health from — WakeMed surgeon, Dr. Lauren Daugherty.

Medically reviewed by Lauren Daugherty, MD Over 1.2 million gallbladder removals are performed annually in the United States, making it one of the most common surgical procedures. If you're having concerning symptoms, potentially associated with your gallbladder, you're far from alone. Let’s take ...

18/03/2026

When you work with someone really cute… and they know it 🐾😄

Meet Riley, one of our four-legged volunteers who’s always making rounds, stealing hearts and boosting moods across the hospital. From patients to team members, these tail-wagging companions bring comfort, smiles and a little extra joy to every visit. ❤️

Our Hospital Volunteer Pet Program is full of pups like Riley who remind us that sometimes the best kind of care comes with paws! Learn more about our pet volunteers at 🔗 https://ow.ly/kERb50YvPkj