WakeMed Voices

Millions of men and women struggle with symptoms related to bladder health conditions or disease. Hear from Dr. Katy Reines, a Urologist on the importance of bladder health.

Hear from Jennifer Rutledge, a family nurse practitioner with WakeMed Primary Care on the importance of having conversations with your primary care provider about mental health. Learn how a primary care provider can help support you and your well-being.

Early detection of lymphedema, the abnormal build-up of fluid that causes swelling, is key to treatment and prevention. In this episode, Ashley Railsback, a certified lymphedema therapist, shares the importance of managing lymphedema symptoms during and after breast cancer treatment.

Lorrie Maynard, RN discusses personal care service offered through WakeMed Home Health to adults in Wake County, 7 days a week. Personal care services are those everyday tasks that get hard to do as we age, such as bathing, dressing, grocery shopping, laundry, meal prep and getting to doctors appointments.

Kegel exercises have become a common recommendation for strengthening pelvic floor muscles in women. But pelvic floor muscle health is as important for men as it is for women. Hear from WakeMed pelvic health physical therapist Kaili Warnock, PT, DPT share how Kegels can help improve bowel and bladder control and improve sexual performance for men.

Join Dr. Cameron Barber, Sleep Medicine Physician at WakeMed Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, to discuss Restless Leg Syndrome.

Join Dr. Cameron Barber to discuss the Ins and Outs of Sleep Studies.

If you find that your brain starts revving up as soon as your head hits the pillow, or you're prone to tossing and turning at night, you're not alone. An estimated 1 in 3 people don't get the sleep they need on a regular basis. Listen as WakeMed sleep medicine expert Gina Mauldin, PA-C discusses why we have trouble sleeping, tools and techniques to make your bedtime routine smoother, and easy lifestyle changes that can lead to better rest.

Join Dr. Ryan Johnson to discuss the basics of blood donation.

Cardiac rehabilitation can help prevent another heart attack or cardiac event and will help to develop and maintain heart-healthy habits. Listen as WakeMed cardiac rehab nurse Kimberly Dail shares what every patient should know about cardiac rehabilitation.