WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 14, 2018 – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has partnered with Wilkes County Schools and Lexington City Schools to provide certified athletic trainers (ATCs) at high schools in both school districts. As outlined in both agreements, the ATCs will be employed by Wake Forest Baptist, with one assigned to Lexington Senior […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 14, 2018 – The next generation of physician assistants (PAs) now have the ability to partake in a new partnership — the first of its kind in the U.S. — established by Wake Forest University’s School of Law online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Program and Wake Forest School of […]
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Feb. 13, 2018 – Scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have developed the most sophisticated mini-livers to date. These organoids can potentially help scientists better understand certain congenital liver diseases as well as speed up efforts to create liver tissue in the lab for transplantation into patients. “This model better […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 13, 2018 – Want to live a long and healthy life? Of course. Well, that’s not going to just happen. It’ll take some effort – especially if you’re already 65 or older. “It can be hard for older adults to make lifestyle changes,” said Jo Cleveland, M.D., professor of gerontology and […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 9, 2018 – Julie Ann Freischlag, M.D., has accepted the position of dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine in addition to her role as CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and Kevin P. High, M.D., has been named president of Wake Forest Baptist Health, the Medical Center’s regional clinical […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Feb. 6, 2018 – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Allegacy Federal Credit Union today announced an innovative partnership – believed to be the first of its kind in the country – focused on improving both the physical and financial wellbeing of people in our community. WellQ, located at 575 N. Patterson […]
WINSTON-SALEM and ELKIN, N.C. – Feb. 2, 2018 – Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital today announced a partnership to ensure the future of Alleghany Memorial Hospital (AMH). Under the agreement, effective today, Wake Forest Baptist and Hugh Chatham create a 50-50 joint venture called Alleghany Health, LLC, which will become […]
Skin damage from unprotected exposure to the sun can occur any time of year, even during the winter. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – January 31, 2018 – “The highest level of concern is usually during the summer months, but sun damage can occur year-round, even on cloudy or rainy days,” said Sarah L. Taylor, M.D., assistant professor […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 11, 2017 – While most fourth-year medical students just recently learned where they will be completing their residencies, Tommy Kelsey has already spent five weeks training for his post-graduation destination – the U.S. Navy. Kelsey, a member of the Wake Forest School of Medicine Class of 2017, will serve as a […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Sept. 11, 2017 – Wake Forest School of Medicine students will offer free screenings and health information at the second annual Boomer Share the Health Fair, which served more than 50 people last year. The event will be held this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Thankful […]