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Raleigh General Hospital Names 2026 Mercy Award Winner
May 29, 2026Jennifer Harold recognized for demonstrating compassion and providing outstanding service to patients, hospital and local community
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Raleigh General Introduces Floor Cleaning Robot, Invites Community to Help Name It
May 27, 2026Raleigh General Introduces Floor Cleaning Robot, Invites Community to Help Name It
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Raleigh General Hosts Donate Life Flag Raising in Honor of National Donate Life Month
May 26, 2026April is National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation and honoring the lifesaving impact donors make every day.
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Raleigh General Wound Care Center Earns Three National Awards
May 15, 2026Raleigh General Hospital Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has received three national recognitions from Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services, highlighting the program’s exceptional patient outcomes, clinical excellence, and commitment to high-quality care.
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Raleigh General Advances Emergency Treatment with New Blood Products
May 05, 2026Raleigh General Hospital has advanced its ability to respond to life-threatening emergencies with the implementation of cold-stored platelets and liquid plasma, critical blood products used in the treatment of severe bleeding, trauma, and Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) activations.
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Raleigh General Hospital Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report
April 09, 2026Raleigh General Hospital today published its community benefit report for the 2025 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Beckley and the surrounding communities as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
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Raleigh General Urologist Reaches Milestone with 200 Aquablation Procedures
March 16, 2026Raleigh General Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. L. Faith Payne, urologist, has successfully performed 200 Aquablation therapy procedures, marking a significant milestone in bringing advanced urologic care to southern West Virginia.
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Hospital Laboratory Upgrades Enhance Speed and Quality of Patient Testing
January 22, 2026Raleigh General Hospital is proud to announce the recent upgrade of its hospital laboratory with a new chemistry analyzer, expanding testing capabilities and significantly reducing turnaround times for patients and providers.
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Healthy Habits to Start in 2026 for Better Overall Health
January 19, 2026The beginning of a new year offers a natural opportunity to reassess your health and build habits that help you feel better and stay healthier over time. While big resolutions can feel overwhelming or short-lived, the most effective changes usually come from small, sustainable strategies that are easier to maintain. In…
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What Your Annual Blood Work Can Reveal About Your Health
December 22, 2025Your yearly blood work gives your provider information they can’t see during a physical exam, sometimes before you notice any symptoms at all. Blood work isn’t only for sick visits – routine lab work plays a key role in preventive care and long-term health. In Beckley, West Virginia, many…
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Raleigh General Hospital Conducts Full-Scale Emergency Preparedness Drill
December 11, 2025Raleigh General Hospital (RGH) successfully conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness drill today, partnering with key community agencies to enhance coordination, response, and readiness in the event of a large-scale disaster.
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference
November 25, 2025When your child starts coughing, sneezing, or running a fever, it can be hard to know what you’re dealing with. As the seasons change and kids head back to school or daycare, coughs and sniffles start making the rounds. Here in Beckley, WV, that often leaves parents asking: is it just a cold, or something more serious like the flu, RSV, or…
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Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Beyond October
November 04, 2025At Raleigh General Hospital’s Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, our commitment to breast cancer survivors continues well beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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What Does Breast Cancer Look Like in Its Early Stages?
October 21, 2025Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and early detection can dramatically improve outcomes. But what does breast cancer actually look like in its earliest stages? It’s not always a visible lump – early signs can be subtle, and knowing what to watch for can make all the difference. Below are some common early signs and symptoms to be…
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical: Screenings That Save Lives
September 26, 2025Many people put off their annual physical, if they feel fine, there’s no urgent need to visit the doctor. But skipping your yearly check-up can mean missing the early signs of serious conditions that are often treatable if caught early. At Raleigh General Hospital, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a chance…
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How to Protect Your Child from Fall Viruses like Flu, RSV, and COVID
September 03, 2025In warmer parts of the country like Beckley, WV, respiratory virus season can begin as early as September and stretch well into the winter. With kids back in school, viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 start spreading quickly – especially among young children whose immune systems are still developing. As a parent, you can take steps now to help protect…
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 01, 2025Mosquitoes may seem like a minor nuisance, but in warmer, humid regions like Beckley, West Virginia during monsoon season, they present a growing public health concern. These tiny insects can spread dangerous viruses, and over the past decade, mosquito-borne illnesses have surged across the United States. Southern states and coastal areas including Beckley, West…
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Raleigh General Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care
July 16, 2025Raleigh General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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Raleigh General Hospital’s Wound Care Center Receives Dual National Awards for Clinical Excellence
June 13, 2025Raleigh General Hospital is proud to announce that its Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center has received two prestigious national awards from Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
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David Brash Named Chief Executive Officer of Raleigh General Hospital
May 23, 2025Raleigh General Hospital today announced that David Brash has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 7.
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