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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
January 28, 2021We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!”
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
January 28, 2021Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7® a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they work!
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
January 28, 2021Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life?
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
January 28, 2021Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day.
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Clinch Valley Welcomes Bobby Gentry ONP-C
January 27, 2021Clinch Valley Health announced today that Bobby Gentry ONP-C has joined its staff at Clinch Valley Physicians Associates and will be offering orthopedic services to the residents of Tazewell and surrounding counties. Bobby will join Dr. Walid Azzo, M.D., PhD, FAAOS. Bobby graduated from Walden University. He is a board-certified orthopedic nurse practitioner. Most…
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Welcome Orthopedic Surgeon Walid Azzo, M.D. PhD, FAAOS
January 25, 2021Clinch Valley Health today announced that orthopedic surgeon Walid Azzo, M.D. PhD, FAAOS has joined its staff and will be offering orthopedic services to patients throughout southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. Dr. Azzo comes to Clinch Valley Health after serving the Bluefield area for more than 25 years. Dr. Azzo is board-certified in orthopedics.…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 18, 2021By Teri Crawford Brown RNC, MSN, Lead Administrative Supervisor For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally, I missed my Mommaw. She is 89 years old…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 31, 2020A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. As we look…
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Clinch Valley Medical Center Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation
December 07, 2020Clinch Valley Medical Center has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive this elite…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 02, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 02, 2020With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community and across the country, we are finding…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 03, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 03, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the…
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NATIONAL SAFE SLEEP HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION PROGAM RECOGNIZES CLINCH VALLEY HEALTH
September 02, 2020Clinch Valley Health is recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Safe Sleep Champion, the highest designation of the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification, for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 02, 2020It 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 (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza…
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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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Clinch Valley Medical Center Re-implements Zero Visitor Protocol
July 20, 2020For the safety of its patients, staff and providers, Clinch Valley Medical Center 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 COVID-19, said Peter Mulkey, CEO of Clinch…
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Clinch Valley Health Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
July 14, 2020Clinch Valley Health 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) as being an effective way to prevent the spread of the illness. The hospital…
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Welcome General Surgeon Dr. Osa Osakue
July 10, 2020Clinch Valley Health today announced that general surgeon Osa Osakue, MD has joined its staff and will be offering surgical services to patients throughout southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. Dr. Osakue has joined Dr. Joseph Claustro and Dr. Joseph Moran in providing complete general surgery services for our community. “Dr. Osakue brings additional…
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Clinch Valley Health Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
July 01, 2020Clinch Valley Health recently announced that Patty Yates 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 lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The Mercy Award is an annual recognition…
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