WakeMed Health & Hospitals

28/09/2025

Congratulations to Megan Balliet, Case Manager, for being recognized as the North Hospital's Employee of the Month for September 2025!
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“On a daily basis, Megan makes a difference in the lives of her patients and families, thereby contributing to WakeMed's mission of improving the health and well-being of our community with outstanding and compassionate care."
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We are PROUD you are a member of the WakeMed Extraordinary Team!

27/09/2025

Kids are constantly growing and changing, and so should their car seat for maximum safety. Does your child belong in an infant car seat, a standard car seat or a booster seat? 🚗✨

Stay educated and up to date with car seat installation and how to ride safely at 🔗 https://ow.ly/7L8050X0asJ

27/09/2025

Theranostics is revolutionizing how we approach prostate cancer – using targeted imaging and therapy to fight disease more precisely than ever before. 🎯

WakeMed Chief of Oncology Dr. Vijay Chaudhary and Associate Director, Molecular Imaging Steve Wozniak explain how this breakthrough treatment option works and why it matters for patients.

Keep watching for an inside look at the future of cancer care. Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/HEBL50X0lFL

26/09/2025

✨ It’s National Advanced Practice Provider Week ✨

We’re proud to celebrate our more than 880 Advanced Practice Providers who make WakeMed extraordinary. 💙 Your expertise, innovation, and dedication to delivering outstanding patient care truly make a difference every single day.

Thank you for being an essential part of our WakeMed family! 🙌

26/09/2025

When the barista says shake your coffee… and you shake your whole body instead 💃☕️

Did you know there’s a coffee shop right inside WakeMed’s Medical Park of Cary building at 210 Ashville Avenue? The Daily Dose is here to fuel your day with coffee, teas, juices & snacks — and today is the perfect excuse because it’s National Coffee Day! 🎉

Stop by, say hi to Jack, and grab your Daily Dose pick-me-up! ✨

25/09/2025

🎡🍂 Step right up — your career awaits at the WakeMed October Career Fair! 🍁🎠

At WakeMed, our doctors, nurses & specialists bring the best minds + biggest hearts to patient care. Now it’s your turn to join the team!

We’re hiring for roles including:
👩‍⚕️ RNs, LPNs & Medical Assistants
👨‍⚕️ Practice Managers & Practice Administrators
🧾 Patient Access Reps, ED Patient Registration, Claims & Billing
💳 Financial Clearance & Financial Counseling
💬 Social Workers

✨ Chat with Recruiters & Hiring Managers
✨ On-the-spot interviews
✨ Same day offers for qualified candidates!

🎟 Register & learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/Pzb450WZWYQ

25/09/2025

Slips, trips and falls... 👣 You might think of falling as part of the aging process, but it doesn't have to be!

Earlier this month, our Falls Committee hosted a Falls Awareness Day Celebration to share prevention tips, tricks, and education with our staff — all to help keep our patients safe. 👏

Prevent the risk by talking about risk factors, proactively fall-proofing your home and remaining physically active. ✅

Learn more at 🔗 https://ow.ly/b8g450WRtyo

25/09/2025

A compassionate heart isn't hard to find at WakeMed Heart & Vascular.
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Read Susan Sorrells' heartfelt testimony of exceptional care from cardiologist, Chelsea Ngongang, MD, at 🔗 https://ow.ly/SMIG50WYoPQ

Plus, learn about PreciselyYou testing to see if you have a genetic predisposition toward high cholesterol.
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Do you have a story to share with us?👂We’d love to hear it. Email share@wakemed.org

"On July 3, 2025, I had an appointment at WakeMed Heart & Vascular – Brier Creek to discuss my hypercholesterolemia. I work hard to manage my condition since both my mother and father had high cholesterol and heart disease. Dr. Chelsea Ngongang was so kind and knowledgeable, explaining everything ...

24/09/2025

September is PCOS Awareness Month! According to the World Health Organization "Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) affects 6–13% of reproductive-aged women. And, up to 70% of affected women worldwide are undiagnosed."

👉Check out our blog featuring Gissela Banegas, RD, to learn more about

🤕Symptoms
💪Exercises
🍏Dietary Choices
🍺Alcohol intake
➕And more...to enjoy a more healthy life, free of severe menstrual pain, with hope for a fertile future.

🔗 https://ow.ly/BAop50WU99w

Medically reviewed by Gissela Banegas, RD Menstrual periods are uncomfortable, but they shouldn't be debilitating. When a woman experiences heavy bleeding, extreme mood swings, destabilizing pain during periods and extreme fatigue, she just might be experiencing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) re...

24/09/2025

Before you hit the first tee or driving range, don’t skip your muscle activation warm-up! ⛳️🔥 These moves help wake up golf-specific muscles, improve balance and stability, and get your body ready to swing with power — all while lowering your risk of injury.

The Wake Orthopaedics team recommends performing 2 sets of 10 reps of each:

✔️ Side Lunge to Balance – step into a side lunge, push off, then balance on one leg.
✔️ Resisted Backswing/Follow Through – get in golf posture, practice your swing against band resistance.
✔️ Banded Rotations – in a stance, rotate your torso away from the band, then slowly return.
✔️ Split Stance Chop – with one foot forward, pull a band down and across your body.
✔️ Dynamic Row with Hip Rotation – row with one arm while shifting weight and rotating hips.

And don’t forget — the SAS Championship is happening at Prestonwood Country Club on October 6–12! Learn more + get your tickets at 🔗 https://saschampionship.com

23/09/2025

🧩 5-Minute Brain Workout! Can you crack this word search in under 5 minutes? Comment below when you find the answers! 🖊️

Key words: WakeMed, Health, Brain, Tips, Aging

We all want to keep our minds sharp and healthy as we age. The good news is, there are lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of developing dementia! 🧠✨

Dr. Matthew Boulos, WakeMed Primary Care, shares tips for healthy aging in a new Fast5 👉 at the link in our bio.

23/09/2025

Our team at WakeMed Heart & Vascular – Vascular Surgery at Midtown Raleigh welcomed our friend Patty to help spread the word about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)! 🧦

PAD happens when arteries become narrowed or clogged with plaque, reducing blood flow and raising the risk of heart attack or stroke. It affects an estimated 8–12 million people in the U.S.
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Learn more about the signs, symptoms & treatment options 👉 https://ow.ly/5q6s50WNy4R