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Clinch Valley Health Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
June 30, 2020Clinch Valley Health 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 Tazewell County and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making Communities Healthier is…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 26, 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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CLINCH VALLEY HEALTH EASES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
June 10, 2020Clinch Valley Health announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities. The decision was made as current projections continue to indicate a lower than expected volume of COVID-19 in the region and after careful review of state…
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Men's Health Month
June 01, 2020While there are many factors that contribute to this imbalance, one important – and preventable – contributor is awareness. Research shows that men are less aware of their overall health than women. Men’s Health Month is observed nationally every June as a way to raise awareness and help reverse that trend. It’s a time for healthcare…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
May 19, 2020Like 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 Clinch Valley Health pediatricians to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked questions regarding children’s…
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Maintaining Your Health, Ensuring Your Safety
May 15, 2020As healthcare providers, patient wellbeing is our chief concern every day of the year. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, part of how we kept our community safe was limiting elective and non-urgent procedures at Clinch Valley Health. Currently, the threat of COVID-19 in our community seems to be under control, allowing our community to start to…
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Clinch Valley Health Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 11, 2020Clinch Valley Health 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 lives to taking care of people in their greatest…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 05, 2020When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and healthy. All those things are very important. But there is another…
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CLINCH VALLEY HEALTH TO RESUME ELECTIVE AND NON-URGENT SURGERIES AND PROCEDURES
May 04, 2020Clinch Valley Health announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was made in accordance with federal and…
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Clinch Valley Health Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 04, 2020Clinch Valley Health 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 lives…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Clinch Valley Health
May 04, 2020Pregnancy 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 and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy. Clinch Valley Health has…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
April 30, 2020Knowing 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 our Clinch Valley Health’s commitment to providing a broad range of…
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Clinch Valley Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
April 30, 2020linch Valley Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade , a national distinction recognizing Clinch Valley Medical Center’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The…
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Keeping our patients safe during COVID-19
April 28, 2020Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation, and while specific elements of COVID-19 isolation may differ from other infectious diseases, the fundamental…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 23, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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Thank a Healthcare Hero
April 03, 2020As we continue to fight COVID-19, it has been so encouraging to see the outpouring of support from the community for Clinch Valley Health. We have always striven to be a place where you choose to come for healthcare, and we take our responsibility as a community leader very seriously. As our neighbors have come together to do everything possible to slow the spread of this…
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Clinch Valley Health Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies and Equipment
March 30, 2020In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Clinch Valley Health today announced that it is accepting donations of unused protective supplies and handmade masks made of 3 layers of 100% cotton tight weave (cannot see through fabric when held up to light) Masks must have ties and not…
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Supporting Efforts to Keep Our Community Healthy
March 24, 2020Our community – along with communities around the world – is navigating unprecedented challenges as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread. The cycle of our lives and neighborhoods has been altered, and we are all working to accommodate an ever-changing new normal. Fear and uncertainty complicate our collective abilities to do this. …
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How Do I Get Tested for COVID-19?
March 24, 2020At this time, tests for COVID-19 require a provider order. Visiting a provider does not necessarily mean you need testing or that you will receive testing. Your provider will work with Cumberland Plateau Health District to follow all appropriate guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health to determine if…
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COVID-19: What Clinch Valley Health is Doing and What You Can Do
March 16, 2020As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you also may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones, or if your local healthcare provider is prepared to respond to any local cases that may arise. That’s certainly understandable and natural. We want to provide you…
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