WakeMed Coverage

Person reported impersonating medical staff

WakeMed is investigating an incident Friday where an individual was reported to have impersonated a medical staff member at the hospital and other local facilities.

Search warrant reveals disturbing new details about newborn's death

A search warrant reveals the events leading up to the death of a 3-week-old baby, Gunner Bliss, who died due to extensive head trauma.

Raleigh hospitals on alert: Man impersonating medical staff seen at multiple locations

WakeMed, Duke Raleigh and UNC Health have all released statements after an individual was reported to have impersonated medical staff at local hospitals and facilities.

Doctor impersonator investigation at WakeMed

WakeMed is investigating a situation where an individual was reported to have been impersonated by a medical staff member at the hospital and other local facilities.

Warrant shows father's actions in days before he was charged with baby's murder

A search warrant reveals the events leading up to the death of a 3-week-old baby, Gunner Bliss, who died due to extensive head trauma.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

NC hospital system settles patients Meta Pixel lawsuit for $6.6 million

A major hospital system in North Carolina has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement over its handling of patient's private information.

Pritchard Strong, WRAL consumer producer

New state data expected Wednesday to give update on spread of respiratory illnesses

In a few hours, we'll get an update on the number of respiratory illnesses in North Carolina when the state releases new numbers.

New hospital restrictions start Tuesday to safeguard against flu, COVID & RSV

Starting today, there are new restrictions for visitors at hospitals in the area to help stop the spread of illness.

Visitor limits kick in as hospitals move to limit flu spread

For the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, more people in North Carolina hospitals are being treated for the flu than for COVID-19.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

WakeMed signs two-year contract with Cigna

WakeMed Health & Hospitals has signed a two-year contract with Cigna to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Hospitals limit visitors as flu cases surpass COVID

For the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, more people in North Carolina hospitals are being treated for the flu than for COVID-19.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter, and Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Wilmington man arrested in Wake Co. kidnapping case

Police say that 23-year-old Jayden Pauling is suspected of kidnapping the victim at gunpoint and assaulting her at the Wilmington apartment. She was treated for her injuries at the Wake Med hospital.

WECT

Thousands wait to see if Cigna, WakeMed can reach deal

WakeMed and insurance provider Cigna are in a contract dispute that could leave Cigna-covered patients unable to use the WakeMed health network.

'I feel I have no control': Dispute between Cigna, WakeMed leaves patients in limbo

WakeMed sent a letter to patients this week informing them they will not recognize Cigna as an insurance provider on Jan. 1.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Drug shortages affecting cancer treatments in the Triangle

Health care providers in central North Carolina are monitoring drug shortages across the country to avoid their potential impact on patient care.

Drug shortages raise concerns for patient care in NC

Health care providers in central North Carolina are monitoring drug shortages across the country to avoid their potential impact on patient care.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

NC hospitals rank from A to D for patient safety in annual report card

Duke, WakeMed and UNC Rex in Raleigh are among the hospitals that scored As in the newly-released report card.

WakeMed to take over operations at WakeBrook facility in Raleigh

WakeMed will provide inpatient mental health care services at WakeBrook Behavioral Health Facility in Raleigh.

Inmate escapes from WakeMed Hospital, active search underway

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for an inmate, Tuesday night who escaped from custody while at WakeMed Hospital.

Wake County deputies capture inmate who escaped from WakeMed Hospital

The inmate, Zaire Mclean, escaped around 8:32 p.m. He was wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs at the time of his escape.

WRAL Staff

Father charged with murder in child's death at WakeMed hospital

Savannah Bliss said her husband, Noah Benjamin Bliss, assaulted their newborn child while at WakeMed. The child died after suffering a brain bleed and swelling.

WakeMed's NICU celebrates 50-year anniversary with reunion event

Hundreds of patients' families made their way to the event, which was made to see how the hospital's tiniest patients have grown.

WakeMed, Duke, UNC health systems all to provide more beds Wake County needs

The Triangle's three major health systems all want to provide more hospital beds, helping to fill a need for almost 500 statewide by 2025.

Student-athletes twice as likely to suffer cardiac arrest, WakeMed offers free EKG screenings

WakeMed offered free EKG screenings on Thursday for young athletes in response to the recent case of LeBron James' son, Bronny, who suffered sudden cardiac arrest during practice.

Brett Knese, WRAL reporter

Wake Med offeres free EKG screening to young athletes

WakeMed offered free EKG screenings Thursday for young athletes.