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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 02, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 03, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is definitely…
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Clinch Valley Medical Center Re-implements Zero Visitor Protocol
July 20, 2020For the safety of its patients, staff and providers, Clinch Valley Medical Center announced today that it is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community.“Like many other communities nationwide, our region is experiencing a rise in positive cases of COVID-19, said Peter Mulkey, CEO of Clinch…
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Clinch Valley Health Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
July 14, 2020Clinch Valley Health is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as being an effective way to prevent the spread of the illness. The hospital…
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Welcome General Surgeon Dr. Osa Osakue
July 10, 2020Clinch Valley Health today announced that general surgeon Osa Osakue, MD has joined its staff and will be offering surgical services to patients throughout southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia. Dr. Osakue has joined Dr. Joseph Claustro and Dr. Joseph Moran in providing complete general surgery services for our community. “Dr. Osakue brings…
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Clinch Valley Health Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
July 01, 2020Clinch Valley Health recently announced that Patty Yates has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 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. The Mercy Award is an annual recognition…
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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 deeply…
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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 Safety…
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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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