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Warmer weather is here ☀️🏊♀️ and with it comes more time outside, travel, and family fun — but also more opportunities for preventable injuries. Dr. Ashley Hink, WakeMed Trauma Surgeon, shares things she will not be doing this summer as both a trauma surgeon and a mom. From backyard hazards to pool safety, grilling, and more, these real-world reminders come directly from what we see in the trauma bay every day. Prevention isn’t about taking the fun out of summer — it’s about making sure everyone gets home safely. 🌴 Read the newest blog to get the full list of summer safety tips - get the link by commenting the word "summer" below! 🏖️ . . #SummerSafety #TraumaCare #WakeMed #InjuryPrevention #SafeSummer #FamilySafety #WakeCounty #TraumaAwarenessMonth Video Description: Dr. Ashley Hink shares summer safety tips and five things she avoids as a trauma surgeon and mother.

At WakeMed, we’re proud to provide lifesaving care at our Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh and our Level III Trauma Center in Cary. 💙 This National Trauma Survivors Day, we’re standing with survivors, families and caregivers by helping fill social media with messages of hope, encouragement and support. 💬 Leave a comment sharing words of strength, inspiration or compassion for trauma survivors — or post your own message and tag it with #TraumaSurvivorsDay and #NTSD2026 to help spread support across our community! 🩵 Together, our voices can make a difference. . . #WakeMed #TraumaAwareness #TraumaAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #WakeCounty ADA Image Descriptions: Signs featuring “#TraumaSurvivorsDay” display handwritten messages of hope, encouragement and support for trauma survivors.

We're #hiring a new Medical Assistant, Registered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Postpartum isn’t always glowing moments and baby snuggles. 💙 Rachel Rice, NP, shares the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and baby blues, tips for coping during the postpartum journey and ways loved ones can offer meaningful support. From mood swings and anxiety to feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, knowing the signs can make all the difference. 🤍 Mental health matters — especially after having a baby. Open conversations can help break the stigma and remind moms they are never alone. Comment "#WakeMedConversations" below to learn more. . . #PostpartumDepression #BabyBlues #MaternalMentalHealth #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealth #PostpartumSupport #WakeCounty #WomensHealth #WomensHealthMonth #WakeMed Video Description: Video features Rachel Rice, NP, discussing postpartum depression, baby blues, coping tips and ways loved ones can support new moms.

Congratulations, Malorie Evans, NP, for being recognized as the April 2026 APP Spotlight Recipient! 👏 Malorie Evans was nominated by multiple of her peers who describe her as “sensitive to patients’ needs, timely in addressing patient concerns, and always willing to accept new patients.” As member of our Advanced Heart Failure team, her dedication to patient care has helped prevent re-admission into the hospital amongst her patient population. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, dog, and traveling. . . #WakeMed #APP #AdvancedPracticeProviders #PatientCare #WakeCounty #Award #WakeMedProud ADA Image Descriptor: Portrait of Malorie Evans, NP, highlighted in APPreciation Committee's APP Spotlight with a quote about supporting patients and families through teamwork.

We're #hiring a new Nurse Aide I & Clinical Secretary, STICU in Raleigh, North Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Meet Gwen. Every day, she’s working to rebuild her strength, independence and confidence after stroke with her care team by her side. ❤️ At WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital, recovery happens one step at a time. 🧠 . . #WakeMed #WomensHealth #WomensHealthMonth #StrokeMonth #Stroke #WakeMedRehabilitationHospital #WakeMedRehab #WakeCounty Video Description: Gwen, a stroke patient at WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital, participates in inpatient therapy to regain mobility and independence with staff assistance.

🎙️ Introducing WakeMed Perspectives — a limited podcast series featuring different perspectives on the proposed WakeMed and Atrium Health strategic combination. Tune in to learn more about how this strategic combination could help grow and improve health care in our community for generations to come. 💙 In this episode, hear from Donald Gintzig, WakeMed President & CEO, as he shares insights on the vision for the future of care in Wake County. . . #WakeMed #AtriumHealth #WakeCounty ADA Video Description: Podcast featuring Donald Gintzig, WakeMed President & CEO, discussing the proposed WakeMed and Atrium Health strategic combination and the future of community health care.

We're #hiring a new Financial Consultant, Accounting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Melanoma care has come a long way — and early action makes all the difference. ☀️ Dr. Joshua Herb, WakeMed Surgical Oncologist, breaks down what patients can expect when it comes to melanoma surgery, from removing cancer safely to understanding lymph node involvement and recovery. He also addresses common concerns about scarring and treatment, and shares how today’s team-based approach — including advances like immunotherapy — is improving outcomes. 🩺 The bottom line: melanoma is highly treatable, especially when caught early. Stay proactive with skin checks, protect your skin, and keep up with follow-up care. 🧴 Watch the full video at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ev8UJEbx . . #WakeMed #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth #SkinCancer #Melanoma #SkinHealth #WakeCounty ADA Video Description: Dr. Herb speaks on camera explaining melanoma surgery, lymph node biopsy, recovery, and ongoing skin monitoring.