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Welcome OBGYN Alexandra Matthews, MD
November 21, 2022Clinch Valley Health announced that OBGYN Alexandra Matthews, MD has joined Clinch Valley Health’s team and will be serving patients at Clinch Valley Physicians Associates.
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Clinch Valley Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
November 16, 2022Clinch Valley Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates WCCH’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
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Genetic Testing Testimonial Featured by Federation of American Hospitals
November 15, 2022Clinch Valley Health announced that Katelyn Bartley’s genetic testing testimonial is featured nationally by Federation of American Hospitals as part of its Rural Hospital Week 2022 campaign.
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
November 02, 2022Flu season has arrived. Lasting from late autumn to as late as May – and peaking between December and February – the season typically brings millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths. This 2022-23 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting flu viruses to circulate along with variants of COVID-19. This makes it as important as ever that we each do what we can to minimize our risk, protect our health and protect the health of those around us. Getting vaccinated against the flu is a vitally important way to do just that.
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
October 31, 2022If 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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DIABETES: What You Need to Know
October 31, 2022Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels.
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 06, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on 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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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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