In February we celebrate American Heart Month. This month we promote efforts to reduce the risks of heart disease and stroke. Limit cholesterol and saturated fat intake; eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; maintain a healthy weight; increase physical activity; drink alcohol only in moderation and avoid tobacco use. Join us on February 3, National Wear Red Day, at Belk in Heritage Crossing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help us kick off American Heart Month and promote awareness of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States. We will provide blood pressure screenings and heart-healthy information.
If you suffer from chronic sinus problems, ballon sinuplasty offers relief for patients of all ages. This treatment option may be done in the office for many patients, with faster and less painful recovery time than traditional sinus surgery. To schedule an appointment today, call Wilson ENT & Sinus Center at 399-5300.
Cardiovascular Services at Wilson Medical Center is a state-of-the-art operation providing quality medical care and highly advanced technology. Our partnership with WakeMed Heart Center brings an expanded range of cardiac services to you and your family. Our range of services now include balloon angioplasty and cardiac stenting performed by Wake Heart & Vascular physicians. For more information call 399-8245.
Is agonizing hip pain slowing you down? Step forward with MAKOplasty Total Hip Replacement- an innovative robotic arm technology that assists orthopedic surgeons with advanced treatment options. To find out how MAKOplasty can help you get moving, please call 399-8484.
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Lamaze Classes: Wilson Medical Center invites you to attend our Lamaze classes.
This program teaches you exercises for pregnancy and provides a better understanging and greater reassurance during childbirth. Classes are for 2-hour once a week for six weeks. We also offer refresher courses for those who have already taken Lamaze classes. There is a minimal charge for both classes. To find out more information, please call 399-8241.
Flu season is here and Wilson Medical Center is committed to patient safety. It is now manditory for all Wilson Medical Center healthcare workers to receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination. There are several ways you can reduce your risk of getting the flu. Get your flu vaccination, wash your hands oftern, keep them away from your face and avoid close contact with people having flu-like symptoms. Make sure you help reduce the spead of flu this season!
Dr. Talks
On February 7, join us for a heart to heart talk to learn more about cardiac care. Drs. Paul Perez-Navarro and Lee Jobe of Wake Heart & Vascular will participate in our dr. talks program, a free and open forum offered by Wilson Medical Center and WilMed Healthcare Foundation. This event will be held in the auditorium at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call Sue Barnes at 399-8478.
Join Wilson Medical Center's wellness department at the Wilson Mall every third Monday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for free blood pressure checks. For more information, please call our Wellness department at 399-8885.
If you or someone you know has diabetes and wants to learn how to live better, join the newly-formed Wilson County Diabetes Support Group sponsored by Wilson Medical Center, Wilson Community Health Center and the Wilson County Health Department. The meetings are held on the second Monday of every month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. On February 13th the topic is "Dental Care & Heart Health for Diabetics" and the group will meet at Wilson Community Health Center. For more information contact Martha Gurley at 399-8673.
Make a difference in our community and honor someone special by contributing to WilMed Healthcare Foundation. Memorials may be made in memory of loved ones. Other donations may be made to specific programs that improve the health of our community. For more information, call Robin Williams at 399-8975.
Knowing the signs of a stroke
Is the first step in getting help in time. Act fast and get to Wilson Medical Center immediately upon recognizing symptoms of a stroke, which may include dizziness, slurred speech, numbness on one side of the body, blurred vision and a severe headache. Be aware and call
9-1-1 right away!
