What are you going to serve at your Super Bowl party? A Baked Potato Bar can be a fun and filling party food! Just a few preparation steps: 1. Prepare your favorite chili recipe using plenty of beans and lean ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken). If you don’t have time for homemade chili, you can […]

Over the past couple of months, the Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc. (WIMC) family has been growing with the addition of six new providers. Meet our New Physicians Matt Schwanke, PA-C – Internal Medicine Matt has been with Wake Internal Medicine Consultants since 2012. He initially signed on as a provider in our Rx Urgent […]

Healthy food has to taste good, right? Do you like the sound of cheesy bagel bites, chicken pot pie, and breaded chicken? Let me introduce you to their healthy replacements! Alfredo is the creamy, cheesy sauce you often enjoy on pasta. By replacing cream and high fat cheese with Greek yogurt, low fat cheese, and […]

What’s the most important meal of the day? We’ve all heard this time and time again, but many of us still miss this dietitian’s favorite meal – BREAKFAST! If you are a breakfast skipper, take a second to think about why you commonly miss breakfast. Mixed Berry Overnight Oats Did you not have time before […]

Are you feeling the pressure of needing to lose weight as a New Year’s resolution? Are you tired of hearing about all the “quick fix” ways to lose weight that never seem to stick? Hello there, my name is Kaitlin Slone and I am the new registered dietitian on staff here at Wake Internal Medicine […]

December 13, 2016 RE: BCBS Blue Value Plan Dear WIMC Patient, Every year, insurance companies can make changes to their plans and coverage options they offer.  We feel it’s important that you review your choices and understand that your physician may not be participating with your choice.  Please be aware that the prescription benefits change […]

The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew has left thousands in Southeastern U.S. without food, water, and basic supplies. To help provide relief, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants will be collecting donations for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and the American Red Cross. Donation boxes will be located in all waiting rooms. What We […]

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu can be spread up to 6 feet away by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. While influenza viruses are detected year-round, the peak of flu season is between October through March. Get the Flu Vaccine The Centers for Disease […]

Our very own gastroenterologist, Dr. Charles Barish, is recognized among Castle Connolly Top Doctors® for Raleigh, NC region in 2016. A Raleigh, NC Board Certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology, Dr. Charles Barish, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2016. Raleigh, NC August 28, 2016 – Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Raleigh’s Gastroenterology specialist Dr. Charles Barish for inclusion in its highly selective list of Castle Connolly Top […]

What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and is preventable. There are three common types of skin cancer:  Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, which are highly curable, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous of the three and causes the most deaths. Skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet […]