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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 10:50 am:  

Brenner Children’s pediatric emergency department has been temporarily relocated to a newly renovated area of the adult emergency department. This move allowed for the opening of a temporary Comprehensive Acute Respiratory Evaluation (CARE) unit. Learn more 

In order to help protect patients, family members and health care workers from the spread of COVID-19, no visitors are allowed at any of Wake Forest Baptist Health’s outpatient or inpatient facilities, except in certain situations.
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Pancreatic Cancer Patient Tom Dinwiddie

Three doctors, a patient, collaborative care and an incredible outcome.
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Weight Management and Knee Replacement Patient Eve Barnes
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Weight Management & Knee Replacement Patient Eve Barnes

After weight loss and a knee replacement, Eve Barnes is able to get back to all the little things in life.
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David McGrady - Heart Patient

David McGrady and his wife recount the events that led up to David's life-saving heart surgery. 
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Ken Bishop - Cancer Patient

On the day Ken Bishop received a life-threatening cancer diagnosis, he learned about an exciting opportunity: a clinical research trial.
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Sarah Canovai - Breast Cancer Patient

Nineteen weeks pregnant, the fear of a lifetime overwhelmed Sarah Canovai’s happy life.
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Jimmy Britt - Sports Medicine Patient

A new innovative treatment for Jimmy's elbow injury cut his recovery time in half.
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