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A Happy Heart is a Healthy Heart
February 08, 2021You’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? Laughter relaxes the whole body. A…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2021Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Simple 7,” a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2021One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2021As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2021We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 02, 2021Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll be…
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We Heart Dessert
January 31, 2021How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for Grilled…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Welcomes Manoj K. Maloo, MD, FACS
January 29, 2021Twin County Regional Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Manoj K. Maloo, MD, FACS as our newest member to the medical staff. Dr. Maloo will join Twin County Surgery located at 225 Hospital Drive, Galax, Va. Dr. Maloo received his medical degree from S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, followed by completion of General Surgery training from St. Agnes…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Welcomes First Baby of 2021
January 04, 2021Twin County Regional Healthcare is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 1 ounce and measuring 19 inches, Sadie was born to Katrina and Ryan, January 1, 2021, at 7:15 AM. “The birth of the first baby of 2021 not only signifies the beginning of a new year, but renews and restores hope to our community during the…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Receives Vaccine for Frontline Workers
December 22, 2020Twin County Regional Healthcare has received an initial allocation of COVID-19 vaccines and are in the process of distributing them in accordance with prioritization guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the federal government and Virginia Department of Health. Vaccine administration has begun with our frontline workers and physicians. We…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 09, 2020By: William Alley, Chief Nursing Officer With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 25, 2020By Cindy Diamond, Director of Laboratory Services Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 25, 2020By Gregory Pearson, Chief Executive Officer The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community,…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
October 05, 2020Twin County Regional Healthcare has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Welcomes Lesco Rogers, MD
September 10, 2020Twin County Regional Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Lesco Rogers as our newest member to the medical staff. Dr. Rogers will join Twin County Pain Services located at 200 Hospital Drive, Galax, Va. Dr. Rogers received his medical degree from Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire. Dr. Rogers completed a fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital,…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 21, 2020By Dr. Robert C. Menezes, Jr. Since 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…
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Twin County Regional Healthcare Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 08, 2020Twin County Regional Healthcare 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) Virginia Department of Health and Mt. Rogers Health District, as…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
July 06, 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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Twin County Regional Healthcare Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
July 04, 2020Twin County Regional Healthcare recently announced that Susan Cox, RN, Infection Prevention Professional, 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…
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Maintaining Your Health, Ensuring Your Safety
June 30, 2020As healthcare providers, patient well-being 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 Twin County Regional Healthcare. For some, this change is a welcome return to maintaining personal health and addressing medical…
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