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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. And while the more one hears about something, the easier it can be to become desensitized to it, it’s important to stay aware of the critical effect that cholesterol can have on your overall health…
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Be Cool - Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
May 31, 2019With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy this season, following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a…
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Raleigh General Hospital Celebrates 20th Anniversary of LifePoint Health with Donation to "Cops and Kids" benefit
May 29, 2019Raleigh General Hospital Celebrates 20th Anniversary of LifePoint Health with Donation to the Fraternal Order of Police “Cops and Kids” benefit. Contribution supports hospital’s mission of Making Communities Healthier® Beckley, WV – (May 28th 2019) – This month, Raleigh General Hospital is celebrating the 20th anniversary of LifePoint…
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Nurses Week - Helping, healing is a calling
May 08, 2019By Wendy Holdren, The Register Herald Just after graduating with her associate’s degree from Lewis and Clark Community College, Debbie Vaughn landed her first nursing job at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, Ill. It was late summer, a Friday at 6 p.m., when an alarming call came in. “The call came in as a code blue, a…
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Making Communities Healthier Takes 24/7/365 Teamwork
May 01, 2019by Matt Roberts, CEO, Raleigh General Hospital 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®. Every spring, it is our privilege to celebrate our healthcare providers and community partners and honor the…
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National Drug Take Back Day
April 24, 2019Safe Medication Habits Promote Healthy Homes and Communities If you’re reading this, chances are you’re no stranger to taking medicine. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Medications are a vital part of healing from illness or injury…
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Raleigh General Hospital Now Offering Surgical Weight Loss
April 15, 2019After completing his training in bariatric surgery at University Hospitals' Cleveland Medical Center in 2017, Dr. Adil Khan knew he wanted to go somewhere he could make a difference. For the last two years, the State of Obesity report has ranked West Virginia at the top of the national chart for its adult obesity rates — with 37.7 percent of adults classifying as…
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Raleigh General Recognized for Wound Center Excellence
April 08, 2019By Wendy Holdren The Register-Herald Raleigh General Hospital's Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center is being recognized for clinical excellence. 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…
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When Springtime Allergies Strike
March 21, 2019April showers might bring May flowers, but many of us are well aware that they can also bring tree and grass pollen and other allergens that can cause us to wheeze, sneeze and sniffle our way through spring. At Raleigh General Hospital, our mission is Making Communities Healthier®, and that includes helping you manage seasonal allergies. According to the…
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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, 2019Remember the good old days? Did you have a favorite disco outfit? Did you ever get dropped off to meet your friends at the roller rink? Or spend hours by the radio in high school during the 80s, waiting to record your favorite songs for a new mixtape? If you did, then it’s probably time to think about scheduling a routine colonoscopy screening. According to…
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It's Heart Month. Keep yours healthy!
January 31, 2019February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when we remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts throughout the whole year. You can show your heart how much you care by eating a healthy diet and staying on top of factors that can keep your heart strong. Know your: Blood pressure numbers: Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three adults in the…
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