WakeMed Health & Hospitals

25/04/2026

Congratulations to our previous Daisy Award Recipients!
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September 2025: Alexis Brewer, RN
October 2025: Bailey Watson, RN
November 2025: Kyra Lyles, RN
December 2025: Leslie Crudup, RN
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Thank you, all — “We are Proud You are a WakeMed Nurse!”


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25/04/2026

What’s in your medicine cabinet? 👀💊

Unused or expired medications can pose a real risk if they fall into the wrong hands. This , take a few minutes to clean them out and dispose of them safely. 🗑️

Medication take-back bins are one of the easiest and safest ways to get rid of prescriptions and over-the-counter meds — helping protect your family and your community.

📍 Drop-off locations include WakeMed Cary Hospital (front entrance bin) or find a site near you.
👉 Learn more about safe medication disposal and how you can help fight the opioid crisis at https://ow.ly/RPPf50YzQaJ


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24/04/2026

At WakeMed, we’re proud to provide expert care, personalized therapy and compassionate support to help patients with limb loss regain independence and thrive. ❤️

From bedside care to aquatic therapy with water prosthetics, our teams are with patients every step of the journey, helping them move pain-free, build strength and reclaim daily life. 💪
Learn more about our WakeMed Amputee Program at 🔗 https://ow.ly/pePR50YFLu7


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24/04/2026

Wool E. Bull knocked it out of the park with a visit to WakeMed Children’s this week! 👋⚾️

Moments like these bring so much joy to our youngest patients and their families. ❤️ Big thanks to Wool E. Bull and the Durham Bulls Baseball Club for spending time with us and making the day extra special!


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23/04/2026

🔬 Celebrate National Lab Week with us!

A huge thank you to all the incredible lab professionals across WakeMed who work behind the scenes to keep our patients healthy. 💙

We’re grateful for the skill, dedication, and expertise of our lab teams — the unsung heroes of healthcare every day! 🌟

23/04/2026

Pawsitive mental health boost, coming right up 🐾💙

Our pet volunteer pups do more than just look cute (though they’re very good at that). They bring comfort during tough moments, help ease anxiety, spark smiles and create meaningful connections for patients, families and our team members.

Sometimes it’s a wagging tail, a quiet cuddle or a quick visit that makes all the difference. 🐶

See how our four-legged volunteers are making an impact and learn how to get involved at 🔗 https://ow.ly/ms6b50YFSaP

22/04/2026

Small changes can make a big impact 🌎💚

This Earth Day, WakeMed teams turned intention into action at our Raleigh Campus — cleaning out desks, workstations, and filing cabinets to securely shred documents and reduce paper waste. 🗄️✨

Protecting patient information while cutting down on waste is a win for both people and the planet. 🌱

Looking for simple ways to make a difference? Try eating more plant-based meals, reducing food and plastic waste, and choosing local, seasonal foods. 💚 Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/lMZp50YALBM

22/04/2026

Young, ambitious and determined to succeed, Karen Nolan began volunteering at WakeMed in high school. The role had prestige — a large hospital system, a position working directly with patients. It looked great on a college admissions application.
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What Karen didn't initially realize is that what began as another stressor in her quest to success, turned into an existential shift in how she saw work. 👩‍⚕️

👉Read Karen's story of transformation and growth in realizing her dreams come true at WakeMed at 🔗 https://ow.ly/6fns50YLa9L


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Young, ambitious and determined to succeed, Karen Nolan began volunteering at WakeMed in high school. She felt the role had prestige — a large hospital system, a position working directly with patients. She was confident it would make her a standout applicant to college admissions boards. "I was a...

21/04/2026

OT = Occupational Therapy… and they’re everywhere you need them. 👋❤️

This April, we’re celebrating the incredible occupational therapists across WakeMed—especially in Acute Care, where recovery begins from day one. From helping patients regain strength after surgery to supporting everyday tasks like sitting up, eating or getting dressed, OT plays a vital role in every step forward.

Because getting back to what you love starts with the smallest wins. 💪

Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/9a6b50VBGIb


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20/04/2026

We put out the mic 🎤 and asked… “Why do you love WakeMed volunteers?”

The responses were full of heart ❤️ — from helping patients feel cared for, to brightening the day for families and supporting our teams, volunteers make a meaningful impact every single day.

This National Healthcare Volunteer Week, we celebrate the people who give their time, talent, and heart to our hospital community — and we invite YOU to join them! Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/tNlZ50YzVEb

18/04/2026

Congratulations to Angela Almengor for being recognized as the North Hospital's Employee of the Month for April 2026!
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“Angela goes out of her way to help make patients feel comfortable and safe. Ensuring that everyone is on the same page about care, both medical team and patient. It's hard to pick just one Wake Way Behavior, because Angela is an example of all of them."
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We are PROUD you are a member of the WakeMed Extraordinary Team!

17/04/2026

This week, we celebrated the dedication of our amazing WakeMed volunteers at a special luncheon in honor of ❤️👏

Your care and support make a real difference for our patients and community every day!

Want to join the team? 🎉 Explore volunteer opportunities here 👉 https://ow.ly/yvXM50Rl9Rr