VGH welcomes Julie Samora, PA-C

VINTON TODAY
December 9, 2016 12:00 am

Julie Samora, PA-C Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics has added another Physician Assistant to its staff. Julie Samora, PA-C, will be working in the emergency department and also as a hospitalist.

VGH Hospital and Clinics continues transition to new healthcare information system

VINTON TODAY
December 9, 2016 12:00 am

Mike Riege, Virginia Gay Hospital Administrator Melissa Macku, Director of Clinic Operations Patients are experiencing the need for a bit more patience at Virginia Gay's Family Medical Clinics as a result of upgrades to health care software that will improve access to all their health information.

VGH Home Health Agency sponsors Third Annual 'Angel Tree'

VINTON TODAY
December 7, 2016 12:00 am

"You have two hands. One to help yourself, and the second to help others." Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency has announced that for the third year, they will again be hosting an "Angel Tree" to benefit those they currently serve.

Advice for handling holiday stress

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2016 12:00 am

The upcoming season is notorious for being the most wonderful time of the year. However, remember that this is not true for all of us, as stress can take away the joy of the season.

Breast Cancer Survivors meeting Dec. 12

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2016 12:00 am

By Janet Woodhouse Breast Cancer Survivors will meet for their annual holiday party Monday, December 12 at 5:30 in the dining room of Windsor Manor.

Don't Make This the Season of Impaired Driving

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2016 12:00 am

By Jeffrey Meyers December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month For many people, the holiday season marks their favorite time of year. Holidays mean more time with family and friends, and a new year to look forward to full of goals and plans.

Politics may not be the only thing spoiling appetites this Thanksgiving

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2016 12:00 am

By Virginia Gay Hospital Next week, thousands of homes will fill with the delicious aromas of Thanksgiving dinner. Melissa Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Home and Public Health at Virginia Gay Hospital, reminds everyone to take special care when preparing food for Thanksgiving.

Virginia Gay Hospital partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2016 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab is joining the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

2016 December Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2016 12:00 am

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Healthy Gifts from the Heart Giving gifts of homemade cookies, cakes, and candies is a happy holiday tradition.

2016 Tree Walk: VGH employees honor late father with Cubs-theme tree

VINTON TODAY
November 13, 2016 12:00 am

This Chicago Cubs-themed Tree in the VGH Tree Walk is a tribute to the late Jaron Sweet, a lifelong Cubs fan who died in 2013. Along the rows of head-turning Christmas trees, wreaths and decorations on display and available for bidding, is one that is especially sure to turn heads, especially this year.