WakeMed Voices

From the WakeMed Mothers' Milk Bank, approximately 240,000 ounces of breast milk is dispensed annually. The milk donated provides milk for up to 720,000 feedings in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and breast milk provided by donors the bank's donors serves 44 hospitals across the East Coast.

Montana Wagner-Gillespie, MS, IBCLC, manager of the WakeMed Mothers' Milk Bank discusses the importance of breast milk donation, how the process works, and where donors can find more information about contributing.

Scott Bovard, MD, discusses robotics in weight loss surgery, including how robotic-assisted surgery compares to traditional surgical approaches.

Gurvinder Deol, MD, discusses minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and the benefits of using these approaches (reduced hospital stays, less pain, quicker return to work and normal daily activities).

Dr. Bassam Rimawi, MD, FACOG, discusses how influenza can affect pregnant women, which symptoms women should be aware of, and how the flu is treated. He also provides information on how the flu may impact the fetus.

Cold and flu season is upon us, so what can you do to stay healthy? Or, if you do get sick, where should you go to seek care? Jessica Dixon, MHA, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, discusses prevention tips and when to choose whether to go to primary care, urgent care, or the emergency department should you develop flu-like symptoms.

Stuart Russell, MD, discusses the four classes and four stages of heart failure, including symptoms and treatment options for each.

Lewis Overton, MD, discusses thyroidectomy, including why someone might have to undergo this procedure and what treatment options are available.

Ian Villaneuva, MD, discusses the symptoms and causes of gallbladder disease, as well as treatment options and what patients can expect if their gallbladder has to be removed.

Carmin Kalorin, MD, discusses why kidney stones form, ways to minimize your risk, how to differentiate kidney stone pain from other conditions, and treatment options.