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Duke Health partners open new rehabilitation hospital in Apex

Duke Health, WakeMed, and Lifepoint Health have officially opened Peak Rehabilitation Hospital in Apex, North Carolina.

By Old North News | Feb 18, 2025

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WakeMed opens MyCare 365 location in Chapel Hill

WakeMed has announced the opening of a new MyCare 365 location at University Place in Chapel Hill.

By Old North News | Feb 12, 2025

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WakeMed introduces advanced treatment for ventricular tachycardia

By Old North News | Feb 11, 2025

Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a severe arrhythmia affecting many individuals annually.

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WakeMed renews contract with Aetna for Medicare Advantage plans

By Old North News | Jan 31, 2025

WakeMed has announced the renewal of its contract with Aetna for Medicare Advantage plans.

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WakeMed enforces seasonal visitor restrictions due to respiratory virus surge

By Old North News | Jan 14, 2025

Due to a significant increase in respiratory viruses, WakeMed has implemented the second phase of its annual seasonal visitation restrictions.

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In North Carolina, 246 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old North News | Jan 1, 2025

North Carolina registered 246 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Roxboro native joins Person Memorial Hospital as family nurse practitioner

By Old North News | Dec 27, 2024

Jennifer Stockwell, a Roxboro native, has joined the medical team at Person Memorial Hospital.

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WakeMed enforces seasonal visitation limits amid RSV concerns

By Old North News | Dec 17, 2024

WakeMed has announced the implementation of seasonal visitation restrictions at its hospitals in response to the annual arrival of respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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WakeMed honored among America's top workplaces for diversity

By Old North News | Dec 12, 2024

WakeMed has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2025.

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WakeMed earns high performing status in U.S. News maternity hospital rankings

By Old North News | Dec 10, 2024

WakeMed hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation's best for maternity care.

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In North Carolina, 206 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old North News | Dec 1, 2024

North Carolina registered 206 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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In North Carolina, 206 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Old North News | Nov 1, 2024

North Carolina registered 206 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Report: More than 200 kids were 'sex change patients' in NC; Nine were taxpayer-funded

By Old North News Service | Oct 14, 2024

Hospitals in North Carolina saw more than 200 minors who were “sex change patients,” with nine such procedures being paid for by taxpayers.

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NC treasurer: 'Hospitals are getting rich on the backs of cancer patients'

By Old North News reports | Oct 11, 2024

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell said a new report he released shows how "hospitals are getting rich on the backs of cancer patients, state employees and taxpayers" due to their abuse of the 340B program.

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