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Welcome Dara Ratliff, FNP to Clinch Valley Oncology
September 28, 2022Clinch Valley Health announced that Dara Ratliff, FNP has joined Clinch Valley Health’s team and will be serving patients at Clinch Valley Oncology.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Launching at Southwest
September 26, 2022Southwest Virginia Community College, with support from regional healthcare and economic leaders, is launching a new diagnostic medical sonography program – the first of its kind in the region.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
September 22, 2022Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it now is a great opportunity to really get the most out of your health insurance. If you’ve already met your deductible for 2022, your out-of-pocket expenses for care could be minimal – or even zero. Even more importantly, giving your health the attention it needs is also a great way to ensure you’re doing all you can to get and stay well – a priority that is more important than ever.
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
August 24, 2022Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020 was 30% higher than in 2000, with nearly 46,000 deaths due to suicide. In the same year, there were an estimated 12.2 million Americans that seriously thought about suicide, while 3.2 million planned an attempt and 1.2 million actually attempted suicide. With September serving as Suicide Prevention Month, it’s an opportune time to remind ourselves of the signs and risk factors of suicide and know how to get help when its needed.
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
August 24, 2022Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the widespread economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has increased drastically in America over recent years, leaving unemployed, furloughed and reduced-time workers struggling to put food on the table.
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Clinch Valley Health and Richlands High School Partner on Career Outreach Program
August 15, 2022Clinch Valley Health and Richlands High School representatives met last week to iron out details about a new healthcare career outreach program beginning this fall at Richlands High School.
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
July 26, 2022As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up to date on immunizations. Routine wellness checks are essential to your family’s ongoing health and are an integral part of children’s healthcare. In fact, visiting a provider for regular preventive care is one of the best ways to help identify and treat health issues before they become serious.
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Welcome Angela Collier, FNP
July 14, 2022Clinch Valley Health announced that Angela Collier, FNP has joined Clinch Valley Health’s team and will be serving patients at Clinch Valley Family Care.
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Clinch Valley Health Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
July 08, 2022Clinch Valley Health published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to the town of Richlands and all of Tazewell County and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 10, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
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Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
June 02, 2022At Clinch Valley Health, we are always seeking new ways we can advance our mission of Making Communities Healthier and continue to enhance the care we are able to provide our patients. Last spring, we invested in a new robotic-assisted surgery system to add to our quality surgical offerings. Robotic-assisted surgery is a powerful tool that brings with it tremendous benefits for our patients undergoing knee replacements.
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Count on Us, Men.
May 26, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap over the years. Men are also twice as likely as women to die of a heart attack and significantly more likely to die of cancer. Not only that, but men are also less likely to undergo treatment for mental health conditions, becoming four times more likely than women to commit suicide.
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Clinch Valley Health Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
May 20, 2022Clinch Valley Health recently announced that Sarah Thompson has been recognized as the hospital’s 2022 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.
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 12, 2022When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up?
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Clinch Valley Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 10, 2022Clinch Valley Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Clinch Valley Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
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May Healthcare Celebrations
May 06, 2022Each May, it is my honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community. I’m fortunate to work alongside the many dedicated physicians, nurses, clinical staff, employees and volunteers that make up our talented healthcare team at Clinch Valley Health, as well as local EMS personnel who partner with us in delivering exceptional care. Throughout this month, we will celebrate three important national observances to recognize our nurses, hospital staff, and EMS workers – all of whom are essential to advancing our mission of Making Communities Healthier.
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Advanced Wound Center Recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates
April 29, 2022Clinch Valley Health physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered today to recognize Clinch Valley’s Advanced Wound Center, a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent.
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Clinch Valley Health CEO Peter Mulkey Elected as Chair of Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Board of Directors
April 21, 2022During its annual Spring Meeting this week, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) elected the 2022-2023 slate of officers to its Board of Directors. The Board, comprised of hospital and health system leaders from across the Commonwealth, unanimously elected Clinch Valley Health Chief Executive Officer Peter Mulkey as Chair, HCA Healthcare Capital Division President Tim McManus as Vice Chair, and Ballad Health Chief Operating Officer Eric Deaton as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Lung Cancer: It’s Not Just a ‘Smoker’s Disease’
April 01, 2022Cigarette smoking remains the number one risk factor for lung cancer. Use of other tobacco products like pipes and cigars also increases your risk. Risk factors that can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked include exposure to radon gas, secondhand smoke, carcinogens like asbestos and diesel exhaust, air pollution and also certain gene mutations.
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
March 30, 2022Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that.
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