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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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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
July 23, 2021If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played in slowing the spread of the virus and helping us get closer to pandemic’s end has not only been at the forefront of global discourse but has also served as a reminder of how effective vaccination – or immunization, as it is also known – can be in protecting us from a number of illnesses both mild and severe.
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If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that our health and the health of our loved ones means everything.
July 15, 2021If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that our health and the health of our loved ones means everything. This concept is not new to Clinch Valley Health as the health and safety of our patients and team has always been our top priority, and as the healthcare leader in our area, we know our community holds our hospital to the highest standard for care.
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
June 29, 2021When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved a way for us to once again gather together safely.
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Welcome Kenneth McVey, DO
June 10, 2021Clinch Valley Health announced that Family Medicine physician Kenneth McVey, DO is joining Clinch Valley Physicians Associates and is welcoming new patients.
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 10, 2021How can men defy the stats and get and stay healthy? Here are four simple things you can do to give your health the attention it needs now.
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