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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 01, 2020How an annual mammogram could save your life By Debbie Vaughn, Raleigh General Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 10, 2020By Debbie Vaughn, Raleigh General Hospital Chief Nursing Officer It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza…
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New Medical Helicopter Improving Services to Patients in Southern West Virginia
September 08, 2020BECKLEY, W.Va. – Raleigh General Hospital celebrated the addition of a new aircraft to HealthNet Aeromedical Services’ fleet dedicated to better serving patients in Southern West Virginia and beyond. The new EC145e helicopter is equipped with the latest aviation and medical technology and will bring a higher degree of safety and medical capabilities to the…
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Raleigh General Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Raise Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease
September 01, 2020Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition that develops when the arteries, that supply blood to the internal organs, arms and legs, become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. PAD affects between eight and 12 million people in the U.S., contributes to difficult to heal wounds and is associated with amputation. Though the symptoms may be…
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Raleigh General Hospital Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
August 11, 2020Beckley, W.Va. (Aug. 11 2020) – Raleigh General Hospital today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Beckley community and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our…
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The Advanced Wound Care Center at Raleigh General Hospital Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
August 06, 2020Beckley, W.Va. (August 6, 2020) - Raleigh General Hospital Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center has received the Center of Distinction award, which was given to The Advanced Wound Care Center by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including…
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Raleigh General Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
August 05, 2020American Heart Association Award recognizes Raleigh General Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care Beckley, W.Va. (August 5, 2020) ― Raleigh General Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s…
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Raleigh General Hospital Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
August 04, 2020Cheryl Mitchem recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others. Beckley, W.Va. (August 4, 2020) – Raleigh General Hospital recently announced that Cheryl Mitchem has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 03, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is definitely a good…
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Raleigh General Hospital Reimplements Zero Visitor Protocol
July 21, 2020Beckley, W.Va. – July 21, 2020 – For the safety of its patients, staff and providers, Raleigh General Hospital announced today that it is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. “Like many other communities nationwide, our region is experiencing a rise in positive cases of…
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Raleigh General Hospital Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
July 15, 2020(Beckley, W.Va. – July 15, 2020) – Raleigh General Hospital is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state mandate, as being…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 29, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a little…
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Reflecting on Recent Events: A Message from LifePoint Health President and CEO David Dill
June 12, 2020Raleigh General Hospital is proud to be part of an organization committed to a culture of inclusion and unity. Together, we are stronger and better able to fulfill our mission of Making Communities Healthier. Read more
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Local Wound Care Center® Particiaptes in Seventh Annual Healogics Wound Care Awareness Week
June 01, 2020Beckley, W.Va. (6/1/20) – Raleigh General Hospital and the Wound Care Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds during the seventh annual Wound Care Awareness Week, being held from June 1 to June 5. Wound Care Awareness was established by Healogics in 2014 to bring attention to the chronic wound epidemic and the…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
June 01, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needs Knowing 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 healthcare services won’t change. As always, it is important to seek out the right level of care.
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
May 27, 2020Summer 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. And most gatherings have one particular ingredient in common: food. Think…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Raleigh General Hospital
May 26, 2020By: Katana Jackson, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
May 20, 2020Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19 Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Deborah Vaughn, Chief Nursing Officer at Raleigh General Hospital, to talk about the importance of continuing to seek…
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Raleigh General Hospital Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 11, 2020Beckley, W.Va. – May 11, 2020 – Raleigh General Hospital is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their…
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Raleigh General Hospital Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 04, 2020Raleigh General Hospital is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their…
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