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Heart Health Starts at Home
February 16, 2022After a long day, it’s easy to put your feet up and grab the remote. This may help you unwind, but it won’t do your heart any favors. In fact, if you’re like most Americans, it’s enhancing an already sedentary lifestyle, which can increase your risk for several health problems, including heart disease.
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Give Your Brown Bag a Boost
February 15, 2022You’re at work. It’s lunchtime. Your brown bag lunch is waiting for you in the fridge. Maybe it’s two-day-old meatloaf. Maybe it’s a turkey sandwich. Either way, you’re not too thrilled about it. We’ve all been there. If only you could make your brown bag lunch more exciting. Well, you can! Start with this Broccoli Salad with Chopped Walnuts. The walnuts bring antioxidants and a satisfying crunch, the broccoli brings vitamins and fiber -which can help lower cholesterol, the poultry packs protein and the dressing adds a delightfully creamy finish.
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Time Out: Does Your Heart Need a Break?
February 14, 2022You wake up early, start making breakfast and lunches so you can get the kids fed, dressed and ready for the school day. Follow that with eight or more hours at work, sandwiched between any other obligations you may have. Once you finally get to the end of the day, there’s still dinner to be made, dishes to be cleaned and baths to be taken. Whew.
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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 11, 2022You’ve heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine,” right? There might be more truth to it than you think. Not only is laughter free, but research shows that laughing can strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, alleviate pain and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. How, you might ask?
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Is it a sign?
February 11, 2022Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), equating to approximately one in four male deaths and one in five female deaths. One of the ways to help change that statistic is by staying on top of the warning signs of heart disease so that it can be caught early.
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Take as Directed: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications
February 11, 2022An important step in taking charge of your health is speaking with your healthcare provider about medications you are taking, including its favorable results and any potential side effects.
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 10, 2022Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one in four deaths. Additionally, in the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. And about one in five of those heart attacks is silent – meaning you may not be aware of damage to your heart that is happening or has already taken place.
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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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