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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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Clinch Valley Health's Surgical Milestone
August 09, 2023Clinch Valley Health is celebrating the accomplishments of one of its physicians. Walid Azzo, M.D., Ph. D., FAAOS, an orthopedic surgeon practicing at Clinch Valley Health in Richlands, Virginia since 2021, has performed 100 robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgeries.
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 01, 2023On May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an end to the public health emergency brought on by COVID-19.[1] Since the peak of the Omicron variant in January 2022, COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly – though the disease still poses a health risk to many Americans, COVID-19 death rates have dropped 95% from their height in 2021.[2] As a nation, we are the healthiest we’ve been in years.
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Clinch Valley Health Names Human Resources Director
July 28, 2023Clinch Valley Health announced that Brian Stilwell has accepted the position of Human Resources Director following the retirement of John Knowles after 45 years of service.
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Good Health Starts Today – 4 Tips for Men’s Health Month
May 31, 2023Over the past hundred years, medical technology has improved exponentially. Humans today have better access to care than our ancestors could have dreamed of. Despite these advances in medicine, one thing remains true: men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In 2021 there was a 5-year difference between the average lifespans of women and men, and this gap has remained steady over decades, even as medical practices change.
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Clinch Valley Health Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 30, 2023Katelyn Bartley recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 24, 2023May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there is a major health observance that is a great reminder to do just that: Mental Health Month.
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