WakeMed Voices

Dr. Sproul discusses Seasonal Allergies.  Dr. Sproul talks about the common symptoms related to allergies, usual treatment options, and tips for helping with them.

Sarah Hendrickson talks about children and bedwetting.  Ms. Hendrickson discusses causes, solutions, the support that parents can give to their children, and non-medical interventions.

Stacy Thiedman  PA-C, leads a discussion on how you can take the steps towards quitting smoking.

Dr. Samerah Hill leads a discussion focused on children and their eating habits, and how parents can help deter and avoid picky eating.

Dr. Laura Thomas discusses mammograms.

Dr. Milan Petrovic discusses how much water a person should drink every day.

Dr. Micheal Ferguson discusses hearing health, and how earbuds and headphones can negatively impact your hearing if misused.

Dr. Ian A. Villanueva leads a discussion on the causes and treatment for hernias.

Dr. Gabriel Winberry discusses IBD, particularly in children.

Danielle Sawrey-Kubicek, a physican assistant at WakeMed, discusses how stress can affect women, and ways to manage your stress in a healthy way.

Dr. Melissa Carlucci discusses puberty, and signs as a parent one should watch out for.

Dr. Allen Marshall discusses seasonal allergies, and the steps you can take to prevent or alleviate your symptoms.

Dr. Gita Fleischman discusses a nonsurgical facial rejuvination method using Botox cosmetic.

Naomi Bauer and Audrey Whitacre discuss the important role that home-based and outpatient rehabilitation have in COVID-19 recovery.

Dr. Christopher Chao discusses COVID-19 and testing.

Dr. Kevin Davidson discusses the the stages and treatment of lung cancer, and the importance of screening tests in modern medicine.

Dr. Jon Chappell discusses the high prelevance of shoulder injuries in the aging population, as well as the preventative treatment options available.

Dr. Alden Maier discusses the importance of lung cancer screenings and tips on overcoming any fears.

Dr. Benjamin White discusses minimally-invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions.

Dr. Ananta Subedi discusses the effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Matthew Lyons discusses kidney stones and what symptoms to look for.

Dr. Graham Snyder discusses water safety.

There's a concern that North Carolina will see increased numbers of bites this year due to COVID-19 social isolation. More people will be off from work and school -- and spending time around the home or in the outdoors will likely lead to more bites. Benjamin German, MD, discusses how people can avoid snake bites, what they should do if bitten, and what treatments are given once someone reaches th...

Puberty is time that children go from being dependent to being independent. How can parents navigate this? Lynn Wirth, MD, discusses how you can help adolescents learn to cope with stress and make smart decisions, as well as how to manage challenges like extraneous social media use.

Heatherly Simmons, PA-C, CDE, discusses what women need to know about managing diabetes during pregnancy, who is at risk for developing gestational diabetes, and what women can do prior to getting pregnant to mitigate the risk.