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What is Zika Virus?
Over the past several months, there has been news stories buzzing about the emerging epidemic, Zika virus. Cases of the illness have been widespread throughout countries in Latin America and South America, with a one confirmed case in the U.S. on February 2, 2016. What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease, which […]
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4 Instant Benefits of Exercise
Many people look at exercise as a venture that produces delayed gratification, and in many ways this is very true. Weight loss, strength and overall health are delayed benefits of exercise. However, there are many immediate benefits of exercise as well. Which is good news for us, because it can be difficult to get out […]
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2016 Prescription Drug Formularies
2016 is right around the corner, bringing a new year and for some, new changes, like 2016 prescription drug formularies. A formulary is a list of prescription medications covered by your health insurance. 2016 prescription drug formularies vary by insurance company, including generic or preferred drugs (Tier 1 or 2), making the medication more cost-effective […]
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A Letter from Dr. Tyson
Starting December 14, 2015, our physician, Dr. Treva Tyson, will be out on medical leave. She is expected to be out of the office for 3-4 months. If Dr. Tyson is your physician and you have a health concern or need an appointment, please call us at 919-781-7500. Our staff will assist you in scheduling […]
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WIMC to Host November Food Drive
The holiday season is right around the corner, a wonderful time of the year that we share with our family and friends. However, some families are not as fortunate throughout the year, especially during the holidays. According to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, more than 651,000 people in the central and […]
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WIMC Welcomes 4 New Physicians
Over the past couple of months, the Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc. (WIMC) family has been growing with the addition of four new physicians. Dr. Marianna Law and Dr. Prashanti Aryal have become wonderful additions to WIMC’s gynecology department, Wake Women’s Health. In our internal medicine department, we are pleased to have Dr. Jessica Heestand […]
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WIMC Awarded NCQA Recognitions
Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc. (WIMC) is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality medical care and exceptional customer service to our patients. As a result, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced that Wake Internal Medicine has received recognition as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Specialty Practice, as well as exceeding the standards for NCQA’s […]
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WIMC Introduces New Phone Triage System
At Wake Internal Medicine, we are dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and customer service to our patients. In our continued efforts to make your healthcare easier, we are pleased to announce that we are introducing a new phone triage system through Keona Health. Keona Health will facilitate our patient triage, allowing our non-clinical staff […]
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Chronic Care Management Program
A USA Today analysis states that two-thirds of Medicare patients have multiple chronic conditions. An impact that is becoming more common among families is a husband or wife having multiple chronic conditions and needing to care for their spouse who has more chronic conditions. It can be frustrating and expensive. To alleviate this struggle, our […]
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New Gynecology Providers Coming Soon!
Wake Internal Medicine’s specialty gynecology department, Wake Women’s Health, is excited to announce that Dr. Marianna G. Law and Dr. Prashanti Aryal will be joining our practice! Dr. Law and Dr. Aryal are board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Both physicians treat women with all gynecology conditions, including routine wellness visits. […]
