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Lower Your Cholesterol, Lower Your Risk

August 22, 2019

“Cholesterol” is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and what not to eat, and general health and well-being.

Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer

June 27, 2019

Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on the lake or one last hurrah before school days beckon again, al fresco celebrations are the order of the day when the sun is out and the temps are warm.

Be Cool - Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer

May 31, 2019

Following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a safe and healthy one.

Raleigh General Hospital Celebrates 20th Anniversary of LifePoint Health with Donation to "Cops and Kids" benefit

May 29, 2019

This month, Raleigh General Hospital is celebrating the 20th anniversary of LifePoint Health, the health system of which it is a part, with a donation to the Fraternal Order of Police

Nurses Week - Helping, healing is a calling

May 8, 2019

Started in 1993, Nurses Week always concludes on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Making Communities Healthier Takes 24/7/365 Teamwork

May 1, 2019

At Raleigh General Hospital, we know that it takes around-the-clock efforts and dedicated teamwork to provide the highest quality care for our neighbors and achieve our mission of Making Communities Healthier®

National Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2019

Handling Medications Safely

Raleigh General Hospital Now Offering Surgical Weight Loss

April 15, 2019

Improving a patient's quality of life is what makes Dr. Khan so passionate about his work

Raleigh General Recognized for Wound Center Excellence

April 8, 2019

Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services, recently presented the hospital's center with the President's Circle award in recognition of being a "Center of Distinction" with outstanding performance.

When Springtime Allergies Strike

March 21, 2019

What to do when you can't stop and smell the roses

Colonoscopies 101: Why they’re important, why it might be time to get one and why they’re easier than you might think

February 26, 2019

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women, excluding skin cancers. And while the majority of these cases occur in people 50 and older, the disease can happen to men and women at any age.

It's Heart Month. Keep yours healthy!

January 31, 2019

February is American Heart Month.

Don't "Toy Around" with Safety: Make toy safety a top priority this holiday season

December 6, 2018

Before you head out to shop with those wish lists in hand, it's important to pay attention to a word that pops up on many toy packages: caution.

Tis the Season to Be Healthy

December 6, 2018

Stay the course this holiday season with these handy tips to help you indulge the healthy way through the holidays.

Raleigh General Patients Fulfill Their Civic Duty

November 13, 2018

Previously at Raleigh General Hospital, nursing staff instructed patients if they wanted to vote, they could call their county clerk’s office and arrange for an emergency absentee ballot. But this year, in effort to simplify the process for patients, Raleigh General made all the arrangements.

RGH Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors

November 1, 2018

Survivors are encouraged to share their stories with one another, and enjoy a meal together.

Diabetes 101 - What You Should Know

November 1, 2018

But just what is diabetes? Who is at risk? And how can it be prevented? Here’s a quick primer.

Lung Cancer - It's not just a Smoker's Disease

October 31, 2018

As many as 20 percent of lung cancer fatalities can be attributed to those who have never smoked or used any form of tobacco, according to an article published by the American Cancer Society.

Midwives Recognized at RGH

October 24, 2018

The night shift nurses at RGH on Labor and Delivery, crafted a mural, featuring a wall-length, hand-painted tree with seven framed photos, along with the words, "Love Delivered Daily".

Protecting Yourself and Our Community from the Flu

October 11, 2018

At Raleigh General Hospital, our mission is Making Communities Healthier. One way we do this is by making sure our neighbors have the information they need to stay healthy and fight preventable diseases, like the flu

Cyber Security is a Team Sport

September 27, 2018

Need to pay a bill? Just click. Want to purchase a new appliance? Click. Send a party invite to a group? Click. The forward march of online technology continues to make our lives easier and free up more time for other activities. But with increased convenience comes increased risk of identity theft and an online attack on your finances and other confidential information.

Breast Cancer Awareness - It's More Than a Month

September 26, 2018

Fight breast cancer and get peace of mind with an annual mammogram

Raleigh General encourages prostate health awareness

September 24, 2018

Raleigh General Hospital is encouraging local residents to learn more about prostate cancer during September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. with Dr. Faith Payne

Dr. Asencio, Interventional Cardiologist, Prevention is key for heart health

September 24, 2018

Dr Alejandro Asencio, an interventional cardiologist at Raleigh General Hospital, shared with the Register-Herald more about his work at RGH and some of the health issues he sees in southern West Virginia

Raleigh General Neurologist Discusses Her Work in the Area

September 24, 2018

Dr. Elizabeth Bass, a Neurologist at Raleigh General Hospital, recently shared more about her work and the types of cases she typically sees in southern WV.

Safe Medication Habits Promote Healthy Homes and Communities

August 30, 2018

While medications can provide many benefits, misusing them can be detrimental to your health and negatively impact the health and safety of your community.

Local golf tournament scores $6000 for Alzheimer's Association

August 27, 2018

A group gathers Friday at Raleigh General Hospital to present $6,000 from the Mountain State Golf Classic to the Alzheimer's Association.Pictured, from left, are Mike Mays, mortgage lender at Chase Bank; Ryan Neal, co-owner of Beef Jerky Outlet and golf tournament director; Debbie Peyton, Director of Volunteers at Raleigh General; Cheryl Mitchem, director of business development at Raleigh General; Nicole Nesmith, walk coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association; and Matt Roberts, CEO of Raleigh General.

RGH Chest Pain Accreditation Renewed

August 9, 2018

Students Visit Raleigh General

June 22, 2018

Raleigh General Hospital doctor completes 500 da Vinci surgeries

June 4, 2018

Surgical services center reopens, new surgeons

May 17, 2018

Raleigh General Promotes Organ Donation

April 17, 2018

Raleigh General shares prevention tips for colorectal cancer

April 12, 2018

Is it time for a colonscopy?

LifePoint wins Eisenberg Award

March 21, 2018

Dr Scott Killmer - 500th Robotic Surgery

February 12, 2018

Raleigh General Offers Tips for Flu Prevention

January 24, 2018

Raleigh General physicians volunteering time to help NAS babies

December 5, 2017

Tammy Abel, Executive Director of Women's and Children's Services, and Dr. Elizabeth Thompson Nelson, hospitalist, in the nursery at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley. They are heading up a cuddling program for babies born drug-exposed or drug-addicted.