History Channel
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and WFU’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials was featured on the History Channel in a special called “That’s Impossible.”
H1N1
Dr. Chris Ohl, infectious disease specialist, has been providing answers and insight about the H1N1 virus to multiple news sources across the nation. Recently he was interviewed by ABCnews.com, Milwalkee Journal Sentinel and the Winston-Salem Journal.
USA Today
Dr. Mike Fitch, an emergency physician, was quoted in a USA Today story about migraines.
Once Again Ranked as One of “America’s Best Hospitals”
News 14 reported on the Medical Center’s recent listing as one of “America’s Best Hosptials” in five categories in the 2009-2010 edition of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report. Wake Forest Baptist is ranked in respiratory disorders (20th), cancer (26th), kidney disease (26th), urology (41st) and gynecology (46th).
Alcohol and Dementia
Dr. Kaycee Sink’s research showing that moderate alcohol intake can reduce the risk of dementia in older adults was featured on CNN, ABCnews.com and in the Winston-Salem Journal.
CNN
Dr. Vaughn McCall was quoted on CNN.com about the prescription of antidepressants vs. sleep drugs to treat insomnia.
Manganese in the Environment
Dr. John Spangler’s research on the relationship between environmental manganese and cancer deaths appeared in UPI and the Winston-Salem Journal.
Kids with Kidney Stones
Dr. Steve Hodges was interviewed on Fox 8 about tips to help prevent kidney stones in children.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Dr. Vaughn McCall appeared in an article in U.S. News and World Report about electroconvulsive therapy and his recent research on this form of treatment.
Noon Show Guest
Dr. Rick Henderson was the guest on the WXII Noon Show discussing atrial fibrillation.
Chief Medical Officer
Wake Forest Baptist’s new chief medical officer, Dr. Thomas Sibert, was featured in a story in the Winston-Salem Journal.
Radio interview
Dr. Steve Feldman was a guest on a radio show called The Richard Dixon Show discussing the ongoing health care debate.
Chief Financial Officer
The Triad Business Journal featured an article about the Medical Center’s first institution-wide chief financial officer, Edward Chadwick.
Tanorexia
Dr. Steve Feldman’s research on tanning addictions was featured in an article on U.S. News and World Report’s Web site.
Childhood Obesity
Dr. Joseph Skelton appeared on the WXII Noon Show to discuss his recent research on childhood obesity and how it is still a growing concern. He was also interviewed by HealthDay News.
Home Dialysis
An article on the U.S. News and World Report’s Web site from HealthDay News included quotes from Dr. Michael V. Rocco about research into the benefits of home dialysis for kidney patients.
“Just 4 You Day”
The Winston-Salem Journal featured an article on the Comprehensive Cancer Center’s recent “Just 4 You Day” that honored cancer patients’ courage, strength and hope while they are fighting cancer.
Secondhand Smoke
Dr. Mark Wolfson’s research on the high rates of secondhand-smoke exposure among U.S. college students was featured in the Winston-Salem Journal.
Bike Safety
Dr. Alex Powers was interviewed on Fox 8 to discuss the importance of bike safety.
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Last updated: 08/19/2009