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Last week, we introduced the first ever Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival being organized by Valley Health in partnership with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College on October 5th! Leading up to the event, we’ll be sharing weekly updates that provide more details on some of ...
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Valley Health and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are partnering to bring area residents the first ever Panhandle Health and Wellness Festival. The fun is happening on October 5 th, 2019 from 8am-12pm at Blue Ridge’s main campus (13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV). ...
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Identifying and Avoiding Food Allergy Triggers A version of this article appeared in the Spring 2019 edition of HealthLink Magazine. According to a 2018 study, approximately 8 percent of children in the United States have been diagnosed with food allergies. The most common triggers are ...
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The ability to discreetly search symptoms online via search engines has revolutionized medicine as we know it. Becker’s Hospital Review, a leader in healthcare industry news and trends, recently shared “ The most-Googled disease in each state.” TermLife2Go, an independent ...
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It always seems too early until it’s too late. That's why Jodi and Tina from Valley Health joined Janet Michael, host of The Valley Today, for a conversation on advance directives and why it’s so important to have a conversation now. With National Healthcare Decisions Day ...
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an annual rallying point for patients, caregivers and survivors to increase awareness of colorectal cancer, cancer screening and lifestyle choices that can help prevent this disease. Below are myths and facts about steps you can take that ...
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Valley Health employees from Berkeley, Hampshire and Morgan counties in WV to Luray and Page County, VA in the south -- and everywhere in between – are “united in caring” for their communities! This generous group exceeded their 2018 fundraising goal ($120,000) for local ...
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Valley Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. We are making all necessary preparations to maintain operations during this winter storm. Please be sure to call individual locations to confirm operating hours and current wait times before you visit. Turn to this ...
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Bryon Johnson (third from left) and the dedicated team of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists at Northwestern Community Services Board believe “everybody can recover,” and work with partners, including Valley Health and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition, to ...
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It’s more than a building. It’s 40,000 square feet of the latest healthcare technology. It’s specialists, primary care doctors and urgent care providers driven to provide answers and care for you. It’s nurses and staff who are dedicated to keeping the community that ...
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Many people make New Years fitness goals. However, a majority of these goals end up falling short because not all goals are created equal. Putting the SMART method of goals setting into action can help you achieve what you set out to do, whether that’s losing weight, improving ...
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*Repurposed from Winter 2019 edition of HealthLINK Magazine.* Regular eye exams are the first step toward saving your vision. You can take steps to protect your eyes from major vision-impairing conditions—such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. A ...
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On Dasher! On Dancer! On Valley Health’s Coach! It wasn’t Dasher, Dancer, Prancer or Vixen that arrived in our community this month, but instead the Valley Health Health Coach pulled in, loaded with the gift of good health! Over the past few weeks, members of the Valley Health ...
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When you or a loved one needs medical attention over the holidays, it can be a challenging the find the appropriate setting for your health care needs. Your primary care physician’s office may be closed, and it may be difficult to find an open pharmacy. With that in mind, we’ve ...
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Holiday Hours December 2018 - January 2019 Wellspring More Than Beauty Program Wellspring, Valley Health’s cancer resource center, has cancelled the More Than Beauty program scheduled for Friday, December 21. The program will resume its regular third Friday schedule on January 18, 11 ...
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As a child, I remember my grandmother struggling with everyday tasks like opening a jar or turning a key, and I wondered what I could do to help. There have been times when individuals at the grocery store have asked me to help them carry bags, or pick up change from the counter, because it ...
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Rest Easier: Sleep Centers Earn Accreditation Valley Health Sleep Centers at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Page Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, War Memorial Hospital and Warren Memorial Hospital all recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep ...
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Each year as we celebrate Thanksgiving, our thoughts naturally turn to gratitude. We are especially thankful for those who are working on Thanksgiving Day and on other upcoming holidays. We ask that you please check back frequently on this page for updates on potential closings or delays for ...
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Valley Health is committed to the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. We are making all necessary preparations to maintain operations during this winter storm. Please check back frequently for updates on potential closings, delays and safety information for all of our hospitals, ...
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By Erin Bateman, PA-C, Valley Health Urgent Care | Ranson Busy lives can easily be interrupted by seasonal illnesses. As we head into cold and flu season, it is important to take steps to keep ourselves and our families healthy. I always tell my patients that common sense precautions go a ...
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The West Virginia Hospital Association recognizes War Memorial Hospital and Hampshire Memorial Hospital for their outstanding work in the Commitment to Excellence Honors Program and their commitment to the following topic areas: Antibiotic Stewardship Breastfeeding Initiative Care ...
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You’ll find them in Valley Health Urgent Care centers, physician practices and rural health clinics. They assist in our Operating Rooms and Emergency Departments. They are integral in specialty services such as Winchester Medical Center’s Heart & Vascular Center and Intensive ...
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When was the last time you saved a life? Most of us can’t don a cape and transform into a superhero, but it’s easier than you might think to save a life! All it takes is a little time and a willingness to be a blood or platelet donor. Blood donors save lives every day…and ...
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The start of fall sports season brings the opportunity to review youth safety and concussions. One in 10 high school athletes in high-impact sports will experience at least one concussion. While not every concussion can be prevented, we can all take important steps to help manage concussions ...
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Winter weather, hurricanes, and other extreme events can develop suddenly and leave those in its path to rely on quick action and storm preparedness. With Hurricane Florence forecasted to impact the East Coast as soon as Thursday, we urge all to take the opportunity to review your supplies ...
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