WakeMed Children's

09/09/2025

Meet the provider, Joshua Lancaster, MD.
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Dr. Lancaster is the newest member of our Wake Forest Medical Park primary care family. With a reputation for being very knowledgeable and thoroughly organized, he brings a calm and collected demeanor to patient care.
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👉Take 5️⃣ minutes to read his blog and get to know him at 🔗 https://ow.ly/GTCy50WzpeU

We, at WakeMed, are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Wake Forest primary care physician. Joshua Lancaster, MD, brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to providing high-quality health care. With a focus on patient-centered care, he aims to foster strong relationships with patients a...

09/08/2025

New school year, new opportunities to help kids thrive! 🌟 Dr. Laura Politte, WakeMed Outpatient Behavioral Health, reminds us that success isn’t just about grades—it’s about healthy minds, strong routines, and emotional support.

Her top back-to-school tips include getting enough sleep, fueling up with healthy meals, creating time for real conversations, and celebrating wins (big or small).
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Get all of Dr. Politte’s quick, helpful parenting hacks here 👉 https://ow.ly/bvlx50WNhRw

09/05/2025

We’re closing out our Back-to-School series with a final throwback—this time featuring Dr. Shirley Huang, medical director of WakeMed’s Pediatric Weight Management Program! 🍎🎒

Long before she was helping kids and teens build healthy habits, Dr. Huang was just a student herself, tackling school lunches, after-school snacks, and the occasional vegetable stand-off. 😅🥦

Today, she partners with families to support healthy growth, nutrition and confidence—one small change at a time. Learn more about Dr. Huang 👉 https://ow.ly/rJGJ50Wzt9i

09/04/2025

Hurricane season is here in North Carolina – are you prepared? 🌪️

One of the best steps you can take is packing an emergency bag with essentials for you and your family. From medications to important documents, a well-stocked bag can make all the difference if severe weather strikes.

👉 Check out our guide for tips on what to pack at 🔗 https://ow.ly/jqlR50WRtgJ

09/03/2025

Did you know that quick bystander CPR can double — even triple — a person’s chance of survival during cardiac arrest?
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Brielle Reyes, DNP (Heart & Vascular – Cardiology – Cary), joined WakeMed Corporate & Community Health to lead a CPR Anytime program at the Taylor Family YMCA. 👏

Twenty-one participants learned the basics of hands-only CPR and how to use an AED — skills that could one day help save a life. ❤️

09/03/2025

WakeMed recently introduced an online ❤️Heart Health Assessment tool.❤️ It’s free, fast and easy to use. Just answer a few questions and we’ll provide you with a preliminary assessment of your risk for heart disease.

👉Read the blog at 🔗 https://ow.ly/XvN150WHPjZ to access the assessment tool and learn more about what the results mean.

What’s My Risk? WakeMed recently introduced an online Heart Health Assessment tool. It’s free, fast and easy to use. Just answer a few questions and we’ll provide you with a preliminary assessment of your risk for heart disease.

09/02/2025

Join us for a NICU Reunion Celebration on Sunday, September 21 from noon to 3 pm at our Raleigh Campus Courtyard!
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This is a special event for our families who were cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Raleigh Campus and the Special Care Nurseries at our North and Cary Hospitals. Come connect with other families and visit with our team of providers as we celebrate all of your progress!
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Plus, enjoy refreshments, arts and crafts, carnival games, outdoor play, a photo booth, face painting and more!
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Learn more and RSVP now by visiting 🔗 https://ow.ly/gnLQ50WciS5

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!
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For a complete list of closings and alternate hours, please visit 🔗 https://ow.ly/kafM50Wa6yr
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And remember, our hospitals and emergency departments are always open to serve our community.

08/29/2025

It’s back-to-school season 🎒 and we’re celebrating with one of our WakeMed nurses, Allie — a proud East Carolina University grad.

Allie chose nursing as her career path here at WakeMed and loves making a difference in the lives of her patients every day!
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Thinking about a rewarding career in nursing? We’d love to have you on our team! Explore opportunities at wakemed.org/careers.

08/29/2025

We’re keeping the Back to School fun going with another throwback from one of our incredible WakeMed Children’s providers! 🍎📚

Before becoming an expert in pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Gabriel Winberry was just a kid navigating lunch trays, recess rules, and maybe even sneaking a snack or two between meals. 😄

Now, Dr. Winberry provides compassionate, expert care for kids and teens. Learn more about him at 👉 https://ow.ly/hvrT50WqP31

08/28/2025

Swimmers have a 41% lower risk of death due to heart disease or stroke and a 28% lower risk of early death overall.
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Read our blog from Heart to Heart magazine to unlock 5 benefits of swimming, tips to get started and more!
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🔗 https://ow.ly/rSzL50Ww2YA

The Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Swimming Report, commissioned by Swim England, found thatswimmers have a 41 percent lower risk of death due to heart disease or stroke and a 28 percent lower risk of early death overall. The best exercise you can do for your heart is often the one that you can do...

08/27/2025

Congratulations to Natalie Pope, North Clinical Nurse, for being recognized as the North Hospital's Employee of the Month for August 2025!
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“Her clinical skills are strong and she's able to react quickly in many different situations that arise on Mother-Baby."
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We are PROUD you are a member of the WakeMed Extraordinary Team!