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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 14, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety. Topping the list of summertime hazards are extreme heat and drowning. The good news is heat-related illness and water dangers can be easily prevented.
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Take Charge of Your Health Today, Men
June 06, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap over the years.
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Raising awareness of chronic wounds during the 9th annual Wound Care Awareness Week
June 06, 2022Established by Healogics in 2014, Wound Care Awareness Week brings attention to the chronic wound epidemic and the nearly 7 million Americans who are currently living with non-healing wounds. Healogics is dedicating the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic wound epidemic and the advanced wound care solutions available.
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Raleigh General Hospital Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
May 12, 2022Timothy Coleman recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 01, 2022Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that.
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Dr. L. Faith Payne Named InterStim™ Center of Excellence
March 30, 2022Beckley, W.Va. (March 30, 2022) – Dr. L. Faith Payne of Raleigh General Hospital’s Advanced Urology has had the honor of being named an InterStim™ Center of Excellence by Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), the world’s largest medical device manufacturer. The distinction is awarded to caregivers who have demonstrated particular expertise in the use of the InterStim™ system to treat overactive bladder (also known as OAB), as well as non-obstructive urinary retention and chronic fecal incontinence.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 02, 2022In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, it could be time for another “must” – a colonoscopy.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
December 08, 2021Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it.
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 04, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver.
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 01, 2021According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers.
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RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL IMPLEMENTS NO-VISITOR/LIMITED VISITOR POLICY
September 04, 2021Due to an increase in community transmission of COVID-19, Raleigh General Hospital restricts/limits visitors, effective immediately
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Know where to go to get the care you need
August 27, 2021Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but Raleigh General Hospital’s commitment to providing a broad range of…
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 14, 2021How can men defy the stats and get and stay healthy? Here are four simple things you can do to give your health the attention it needs now.
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Raleigh General Hospital Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
April 08, 2021Tiffany Cook recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others. Beckley, W.Va. (Aril 28, 2021) – Raleigh General Hospital recently announced that Tiffany Cook has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly…
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Our Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 08, 2021by Debbie Vaughn, CNO, Raleigh General Hospital Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us – thanks to wider vaccine…
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Raleigh General Hospital Promotes Foot Health Education during April’s National Foot Health Awareness Month
April 02, 2021Beckley, WV, – April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the medical staff at Raleigh General Hospital Advanced Wound Care Center are spreading awareness of common foot wounds and treatments with a patient-focused education campaign. Right now, nearly 7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are…
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2021As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity. Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family walks after dinner, socially distanced weekend excursions like hiking,– these are…
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 23, 2021Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every day at every age. All…
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2021Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000 times a day. That’s at least one beat every second, or 60-100…
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Practical Tips on Better Sleep
February 19, 2021Sleeping Beauty Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these…
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