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We lit all WakeMed facilities green to shed light on mental health and plan to build a 150-bed Mental Health & Well-Being hospital in Garner in early 2029: wakemed.org/giving/our-imp… ADA Video Descriptor: WakeMed facilities lit green plus two staff members wearing lime green shirts

Join #WakeMedFoundation for Silver Linings Playbook and conversation around how movies in the hospital will help open doors to meaningful conversations around mental health. Rating: R 💚 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ADA Image Descriptor: Mental Health ad with details about event

WakeMed Foundation’s Casino Night & Society Soiree at the Lenovo Center - energy, generosity - a true celebration of community, courage and compassion. #WakeMedFoundation ADA Video Description: Donor recognition at Lenovo Center, featuring casino games and sponsor recognition

Thanks to Scottie's Building Services our window washers swung into action — fighting “grime” and bringing smiles. 🪂⭐ ADA Image Descriptors: Window washers dressed as superheroes rappel down WakeMed Children’s Hospital

🔬 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. 💙🌟

Congratulations to Angela Almengor for being recognized as the #WakeMed North Hospital's Employee of the Month for April 2026! 🏆

We celebrated the dedication of our amazing WakeMed volunteers at a special luncheon in honor of #NationalHealthcareVolunteerWeek ❤️👏 Your care and support make a real difference for our patients and community every day! Want to join the team? 👉 ow.ly/yvXM50Rl9Rr

So many smiles, stories and special moments 📚💙 Thank you to the incredible Miss Garner Organization Queens for spending time with our WakeMed Children’s families during story time!

Congratulations, Megan Brown, PA-C , for being recognized as the March 2026 APP Spotlight Recipient! 👏 Megan Brown was nominated by her peers who describe her as an “excellent team player.”

We’re proud to share that WakeMed has been named to Money’s 2026 list of Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care! 💙✨ Read the full article 🔗 ow.ly/FJvR50YEGOz

Meet the hands behind the work 👋 Dr. Patricia Wellborn specializes in hand, wrist and elbow surgery – treating everything from fractures to nerve conditions. Drop your favorite NC ski runs in the comments and learn more about Dr. Wellborn here 🔗 ow.ly/sI8z50YF5OB

Laurie Berkner is heading back to Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 13 for the Koka Kids Concert presented by WakeMed Children’s! 🐿️🦖🐠 🎟️ boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/… Plus, a portion of proceeds will support WakeMed Foundation, benefiting WakeMed Children’s. 💙

Meet the hands behind the hands 👋 With fellowship training alongside nationally recognized surgical experts, she brings serious skill (and steady hands) to the WakeMed family. 🔗 ow.ly/pyvg50YvPPS

Illness and injury don’t take a day off—and neither does MyCare 365. 💐 If you need us this Easter, just hop on in—we’re open! 🐰 Check out the WakeMed Voices blog for simple tips to keep your Easter balanced 👉 ow.ly/Oa0e50YxIQF

On the WakeMed Voices Podcast, Dr. Chad Greer with Wake Orthopaedics breaks down how regenerative medicine is changing the game for injury recovery. 🎧 Ready to hear what’s next in sports medicine and orthopaedic care? Listen now at 🔗 ow.ly/3aHm50YAt4V

Today, teams across our hospitals came together for our annual Pause to Give Life event, raising the Donate Life flag at 10:08 am, which symbolizes that one donor can save up to eight lives.

Today we celebrate the hands — and the hearts — behind the healing. ❤️🏥 Happy #DoctorsDay to the incredible physicians and practitioners across WakeMed who show up every day with skill, compassion and an unwavering commitment to our patients and community. 💙

Last week, we celebrated #NationalCertifiedNursesDay 🎉 At WakeMed, we’re proud of the incredible nurses who are earning — and continuing to pursue — national specialty certifications. Join us in celebrating and thanking the nurses who care for our patients and community! 💙🏥

George learned that he has Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that increases the risk for hereditary colorectal cancer. What George’s story to learn how he’s taking proactive steps to protect his health. Learn more about PreciselyYou🔗 ow.ly/YcXU50Yqq0S

With strong support from across WakeMed, Team WakeMed LUNGevity raised $7,980 at this year’s @LC_Initiative_ Triangle LUNGe Forward 5K Run, Walk & Celebration – ranking as the third highest fundraising team! 🫁🤍👟