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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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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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