http://dukemed.lab.viget.com/index.php en editorinside@mc.duke.edu Copyright 2010 2010-03-11T15:55:58+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/dukes-shape-up-inspired-employees-to-exercise-at-work/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/dukes-shape-up-inspired-employees-to-exercise-at-work/#When:03:10:22Z Duke's Shape Up program has inspired employees to incorporate fitness into their daily work schedules. Keisha's Hard Workers, a group of employees devoted to taking the stairs and doing exercises together during breaks, is the result of the program. Duke University Health System, Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, School of Medicine, School of Nursing 2010-03-08T03:10:22+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/health-arts-and-healing-creating-a-better-environment-for-patients-and-sta/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/health-arts-and-healing-creating-a-better-environment-for-patients-and-sta/#When:16:01:22Z Duke Raleigh Hospital's Health, Arts and Healing program provides artwork throughout the hospital and campus. From the lobby of the hospital to each individual patient room, there is art. Staff find the art brings a warmth to the hospital and also helps them provide better care for patients. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-24T16:01:22+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/media-spotlight-wral-talks-with-drah-pharmacist-in-haiti/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/media-spotlight-wral-talks-with-drah-pharmacist-in-haiti/#When:15:27:07Z In this video, Duke Raleigh Hospital pharmacist Roxie Cash explains her decision to go to Haiti, where she traveled recently to volunteer in the earthquake recovery effort: “My kids said 'you should go, it will be the best experience of your life…you need to do it because that’s what God wants.' I have no regrets.” Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-23T15:27:07+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/media-spotlight-wral-highlights-lose-to-live/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/media-spotlight-wral-highlights-lose-to-live/#When:12:07:34Z This follow-up story features Pam Frazier who made lifestyle changes as a result of Lose to Live, a 12-week weight loss program offered at Duke Raleigh Hospital's Wellness Center. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-19T12:07:34+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/drah-operators-source-of-info-and-hub-of-communications/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/drah-operators-source-of-info-and-hub-of-communications/#When:14:58:49Z Tucked in an office in the lobby of Duke Raleigh Hospital, PBX operators are busy running the hub of telephone communications for the hospital. Staff, patients and visitors walk by the office daily without seeing or hearing the hard work going on behind the closed door. On the other side of that door, PBX operators Cindy Bazemore and Donnessa Edwards answer more than 100 calls an hour with a friendly greeting. They continue the conversation with the same tone and provide helpful responses to each caller, including both patients and hospital staff. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-17T14:58:49+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/drah-exceeds-goals-for-united-way-campaign-recognized-with-local-and-state-/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/drah-exceeds-goals-for-united-way-campaign-recognized-with-local-and-state-/#When:09:00:23Z Duke Raleigh Hospital strives to honor one of its seven values, community, by focusing on involving employees in its annual United Way campaign. Since 2005, Duke Raleigh's campaign has grown from $3,500 to $66,000 in 2009. Doug Vinsel, president of Duke Raleigh Hospital, says the campaign and giving back to the community are part of the culture at Duke Raleigh. Employees feel the same way and look forward to the campaign, Vinsel added. "Being with an organization that still has a sense of selflessness, that can give back to the community is great," said Will Gaddy, a financial care counselor in DRAH's Emergency Department. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-16T09:00:23+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/patient-comfort-cart-providing-alternative-options-for-relief/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/patient-comfort-cart-providing-alternative-options-for-relief/#When:10:53:16Z Duke Raleigh Hospital nurses developed the patient comfort cart to help patients deal with various discomforts that can occur during a hospital stay. Nancy Short, RN, a clinical nurse specialist in Orthopedics, talks about the idea behind the comfort cart and how it is helping improve patient care at Duke Raleigh Hospital. An assortment of items are available to assist with providing distractions from pain or discomfort, helping to reduce anxiety about pain, or providing tools to increase a patient's comfort. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-08T10:53:16+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/a-look-at-drahs-art-exhibit/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/a-look-at-drahs-art-exhibit/#When:17:00:13Z Duke Raleigh Hospital is featuring Mosaic, its first juried art exhibition celebrating diversity. Mosaic will be on display in the lobby through March 15. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-02-05T17:00:13+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/chancellor-dzau-discusses-haiti-outreach/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/chancellor-dzau-discusses-haiti-outreach/#When:11:06:18Z Chancellor Dzau discusses Duke Medicine's outreach to Haiti. Duke University Health System, Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, School of Medicine, School of Nursing 2010-01-22T11:06:18+00:00 http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/day/ http://insidedukemedicine.org/news/day/#When:17:03:09Z Duke Raleigh Hospital celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a memoral service and a day of service.  The memorial service featured a reading of Dr. King's biography, which was written after he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize.  Attendees were given the opportunity to reflect on his life and how his work impacted them personally.  In addition, hospital employees and their family members participated in a land beautification project at the Brentwood Boys and Girls Club. Duke Raleigh Hospital 2010-01-21T17:03:09+00:00