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Clinch Valley Health Celebrates National Phlebotomists Recognition Week
February 14, 2024Clinch Valley Health along with the Registered Phlebotomy Technicians (RPTs) of American Medical Technologists (AMT) will be observing National Phlebotomists Recognition Week (NPRW), February 12-16, 2024. Since 1992, RPTs and others in the healthcare community have honored the vital role and professional excellence that phlebotomists provide in the delivery of healthcare to patients. The 2024 theme, “Phlebotomists, Drawn to Help Others” emphasizes their commitment as a vital member of the healthcare team.
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 01, 2024The heart is an amazing muscle. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. With so much riding on the muscle, it’s no surprise that heart diseases are the #1 cause of death in America – if your heart weakens or stops beating, cells throughout your body lose the nutrients they need to keep living.
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Obstetrician and Gynecologist Henry Lewis, M.D. Joins Clinch Valley Medical Center
January 11, 2024Clinch Valley Health announced that Obstetrician and Gynecologist Henry Lewis, M.D. has joined its medical staff and is offering hospital-based OB/GYN services at Clinch Valley Medical Center.
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Clinch Valley Health Welcomes First Baby of 2024
January 08, 2024Clinch Valley Health is ringing in 2024 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 1.8 ounces and measuring 19 3/4 inches, baby boy, Cayde Paul Matthew, was born to parents Kaley and Justin, on Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, at 11:23 am.
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Planning a Healthy New Year in 2024
January 03, 2024Each January, thousands of Americans flock to local gyms and supermarkets, determined to make good on resolutions to exercise more, eat better, and live healthier lives. By February, many of these goals have fallen by the wayside. New Year’s resolutions are very popular in the U.S., but some studies show that nearly half of participants give up on their resolutions within the month. If our plan is to have a healthy new year in 2024, how best to make our resolutions stick?
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Clinch Valley Health’s Phipps Appointed to Cybersecurity Task Force
December 13, 2023Clinch Valley Health announced that Director of Electronic Health Record and Meditech Services Tammy Phipps has been appointed to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association’s (VHHA) Cybersecurity Task Force.
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Clinch Valley Health delivers Christmas cheer to Richlands Elementary School
December 11, 2023Assistant Administrator Taylor Moen donned the Santa hat and the most festive suit jacket available to deliver Christmas cheer to Richlands Elementary School. Clinch Valley Health’s team members had the best time selecting and wrapping some gifts for the school. Clinch Valley has the most giving, warm-hearted staff around.
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Clinch Valley Health Welcomes New Urologist
December 08, 2023Clinch Valley Health announced that Urologist Rajendra Motwani, DO has joined its medical staff and is offering urological services for patients at Clinch Valley Urology.
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Clinch Valley Health Names Medical Provider of the Year
December 06, 2023Please join us in congratulating Medical Oncologist Dr. Fady Tawadros for being named Clinch Valley Health's Medical Provider of the Year.
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Clinch Valley Hosts Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness Training
November 22, 2023Clinch Valley Health hosted The Southwest Virginia Healthcare Coalition as the SVHC staff travelled to Richlands to deliver the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Overview course.
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Lung Cancer: Clinch Valley Health Talks Reducing Your Risk
November 15, 2023Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain. This awareness is a good thing – the first step in fighting lung cancer is learning its risk factors and early warning signs.
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Diabetes- What You Should Know
November 13, 2023November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise far above what’s healthy. This disease affects millions of Americans, but with medical testing and healthy lifestyle choices, it’s very preventable. That’s why it’s essential to understand it.
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Clinch Valley Health Strongly Encourages Community to Get Vaccinated as Flu Season Approaches
October 12, 2023To minimize the spread of influenza this fall and winter, Clinch Valley Health is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community members to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Dr. Cortney Farmer Talks Annual Well Visits and Health Screenings
October 11, 2023Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious. They also allow you to develop a good provider-patient relationship and play an important role in helping you stay on the road to good health.
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Clinch Valley Health's Chief Nursing Officer Talks Flu Season
October 09, 2023Autumn marks the beginning of many seasonal things – including football, cooler weather and bonfires. Unfortunately, it is also the start of flu season, which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. It often results in millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths. This 2023-24 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting flu viruses to circulate, along with variants of COVID-19. This makes minimizing our risk, protecting our health and protecting the health of those around us more important than ever. Getting vaccinated for the flu is a simple, yet vitally important way to do just that.
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Clinch Valley Health's Dr. Fady Tawadros Talks Breast Cancer: Be Aware and Take Action
September 29, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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Clinch Valley Health Celebrates 85 Years
September 12, 2023Since 1938 Clinch Valley Health has delivered high quality healthcare to the residents of our area.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 11, 2023Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer.
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Clinch Valley Health Names Director of Case Management and Social Services
August 31, 2023Clinch Valley Health announced that Whitney Blankenship, RN has accepted the position of Director of Case Management and Social Services.
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Clinch Valley's Mercy Award Winner Attends Lifepoint's Annual Celebration
August 29, 2023Clinch Valley Health's Mercy Award Winner Katelyn Bartley, RN attended Lifepoint's annual Mercy Awards celebration in Nashville, TN.
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