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More Numbers and a Major Risk Factor to Know
February 10, 2022When it comes to heart health, you might hear your provider talk about your “numbers” – specifics about your health that play an important role in your heart health and determining your risk for heart disease. We’ve already talked about blood pressure, cholesterol and waist size, but there are other numbers that play a part, too.
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Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active
February 09, 2022As we have been spending more time at home – both leisure and work time – during the pandemic, there’s a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting! The good news is that there are some easy ways to combat the sedentary lifestyle that can lead to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, and make your day more active:
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Clinch Valley Health Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
November 11, 2021Clinch Valley Health received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Clinch Valley Health’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
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Clinch Valley Health Welcomes Kayla McCroskey, FNP-C
November 08, 2021Tazewell County Native Specializing in Orthopedics
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
October 26, 2021Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important fact to know? Because too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties and too much can cause unwanted health complications and be a sign of an underlying condition like diabetes.
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
October 26, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver.
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Safely Managing Medications Helps Make Our Community Healthier
October 22, 2021By: Dr. Sarah Ramey, Clinch Valley Health’s Director of Pharmacy Services
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Dr. Richard Salsman, OBGYN - Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
October 04, 2021As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Clinch Valley Health, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one of the most important conversations I’ve been having lately with my patients is around COVID-19 vaccines and their safety for those who are pregnant or who are in the planning stage of their pregnancy journey.
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
September 27, 2021According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. And according to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is now the most common cancer globally, claiming 12 percent of new cancer cases. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, superseded only by lung cancer.
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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 24, 2021Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February.
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Know where to go to get the care you need
September 20, 2021Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needs
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Radiation Oncology Celebrates 30 Years at Clinch Valley Medical Center
September 20, 2021In September of 1991 Clinch Valley Medical Center added Radiation Oncology to its list of service lines. The addition of Radiation Oncology to the hospital brought the convenience of receiving radiation cancer therapy close to home. Since its opening, the Radiation Oncology department has seen over 3,600 cancer patients, added various technological advancements and expanded its services to include a tumor registry, hereditary testing, and oncology nurse navigation.
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CLINCH VALLEY HEALTH OFFERING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS
September 14, 2021Clinch Valley Health is offering casirivimab and imdevimab, monoclonal antibody therapy, for treatment of non-hospitalized patients with a mild or moderate case of COVID-19. Certain patients may also qualify for casirivimab and imdevimab after exposure to a COVID-19 patient based on their risk profile. Developed by pharmaceutical company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the drug first received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 03, 2021Why is it important for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant to be vaccinated against COVID-19?Pregnant individuals are at a higher risk for severe illness, complications and death than non-pregnant individuals if infected with COVID-19. Also, in some cases, pregnancy can come with medical conditions that put women at even further risk. The best way to protect yourself against potential harm from a COVID-19 infection is to be vaccinated. This is especially true with the continued rise of cases from the more contagious Delta variant and new variants as they emerge.
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Letter from CEO Peter Mulkey
August 27, 2021To the citizens of Tazewell County and the surrounding areas: Our current COVID-19 situation continues to move rapidly in the wrong direction. It is heartbreaking, frustrating and exhausting – but above all, it is preventable. The Delta variant is significantly impacting our community, our hospital and the healthcare system in our state.
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ – 3rd Dose for Immunocompromised Individuals
August 20, 2021Why is a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine necessary? Is it not as effective as we thought? COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and highly effective, even against the Delta variant. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) specifically for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. A third dose will help this vulnerable population enhance their immune response and further protect them from serious – and potentially prolonged – illness.
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SIDS: Education, Awareness Can Be Key to Safeguarding Your Infant
August 19, 2021SIDS is the sudden death of an infant less than one year of age that cannot be explained even after a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene and review of the clinical history. It is the leading cause of death among infants between the ages of one and 12 months and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, claims about 2,500 lives each year in the United States.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
July 27, 2021Have 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 2021, 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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Clinch Valley Health Publishes 2020 Community Benefit Report
July 23, 2021Report highlights hospital’s continued impact on Tazewell County in a historic year
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