Ladies Day
Ladies Day
Thursday, May 10
WakeMed North Healthplex
10000 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
7:30 am - 4 pm
Advanced registration required for all seminars and screenings.
PLEASE NOTE: MOST SEMINARS AND SCREENINGS ARE NOW FULL.
Call 919-350-STAR (7827) to register.
WakeMed is hosting a special day just for you! Join us for Ladies Day on Thursday, May 10, when we'll celebrate National Women's Health Week with a special day for women in our community. Attend health seminars, screenings and education booths with our health experts. Plus, enjoy special gifts you'll receive throughout the day. Sign up now for this free event.
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8 am
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Something's in the Air
Sarah Hodges, MD, Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat
Sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, dry throat. If you have any of these symptoms, you may have been hit by the allergy bug. Learn tips so you can get through allergy season sneeze free.
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| 9 am |
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Michael Ferguson, MD, Wake Faculty Physicians - ENT
If you or your partner’s snoring is disturbing your sleep, sleep apnea may be the cause. Aside from interrupted sleep and daytime fatigue, sleep apnea may lead to serious health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, memory problems and stroke. Don’t miss this informative session…it may just be what you need to get a good night’s sleep!
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| 10 am |
Cancer 101
Neeraj Agrawal, MD, Cancer Centers of North Carolina
So much research has been done on cancer, and there are a variety of cancer screenings available these days. So which screenings do you need and when? Dr. Agrawal will answer your questions about why cancer screenings are a valuable part of caring for your health and well-being. |
| 11 am |
Bladder Matters
Karl Pete, MD, WakeMed Faculty Physicians - Urology
In this seminar, Dr. Pete will review the basics of bladder infections and incontinence, from symptom and diagnoses to treatment options. |
| Noon |
Hormones and Hot flashes
Rosemarie Newman, MD
Whether you’re already experiencing hot flashes, or know they are soon to come, this seminar will help you learn ways to manage the symptoms of menopause. |
| 1 pm |
Rejuvenate Your Face
Raymond Cook, MD, WakeMed Faculty Physicians -
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
From skin care products to Botox, fillers and chemical peels, Dr. Cook will provide a comprehensive overview of non-invasive, non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation. |
| 2 pm |
It's Tea Time & Time to Talk
Lisa Roberts, MD, Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC
Join us for high tea and a little girl talk with Dr. Roberts and ABC-11 News Anchor Angela Hampton. Get more out of your next trip to the GYN by learning the important questions every girl needs to ask her doc. |
| 3 pm |
A Heart to Heart
Jack Newman, MD, North Wake Cardiovascular Center
It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about your heart health! We’ll explore how each decade of your life impacts your heart. |
| Cholesterol - Pre-registration Required (Call 350-STAR) |
| Bone Density Screenings - Pre-registration Required (Call 350-STAR) |
| Blood Pressure Checks |
| Stroke Risk Assessments |
| Chair Massage |
| BMI Screenings |
Health Information Exhibits
 Ask the Surgeon
Ask the Pharmacist - bring your medications if you have specific questions
WakeMed Faculty Physicians OB-GYN
Raleigh Laser & Vein Center, PA
WakeMed Birth & Parent Education
WakeMed North Emergency Department
WakeMed Diabetes Program
Special Demonstrations
Stretch It Out
8 am
Start your day off right! A WakeMed Rehabilitation physical therapist and a personal trainer from the YMCA will walk you through a simple stretching routine that's sure to get the blood flowing.
Self Defense for Women
9 am
Join the WakeMed Campus Police to learn some simple techniques for self-defense.
CPR Anytime
10 am
11 am (sorry, session full)
Brent Myers, MD, Medical Director, Wake County EMS
Barb Bissett, PdD, Executive Director, WakeMed Emergency Services Institute
Each year sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of 325,000 Americans before they reach a hospital. Would you know what to do if a friend or loved one was experiencing a heart attack? Join us for this special demonstration, and in 30 minutes learn the skills that could save a life. Each participant will receive the American Heart Association CPR Anytime Kit (a $30 value) to take home and share with friends and family. $10 donation to the WakeMed Foundation is requested. Donations accepted during event.
Get the Spa Treatment - (sorry, all sessions full)
Spa services provided by Iatria Spa and Health Center
Need a little relaxation in between screenings and seminars? Then stop by the Spa for a chair massage and a paraffin hand dip. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Appointments required. First come, first serve.
Special Event!
The Glory of Gardening
1 pm
Get out and exercise your green thumb with gardening tips from Shawna Sowder, a custom container designer and landscape consultant from Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden. You'll have your own garden blooming in no time. Topics include:
Plant selection
Soil basics
Watering guidelines
Welcoming herbs into your container garden
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