National Home Care & Hospice Month

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 6, 2013 8:11 am

Val J. Halamandaris, President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) called on all Americans to commemorate National Home Care & Hospice Month throughout November.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 1, 2013 8:51 am

When you set your clocks back one hour beginning Sunday, November 3, 2013, remember to change the batteries in your CO detector. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3, 2013.

SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 30, 2013 9:19 am

October is SIDS Awareness Month. Learn more about the problem and the risk factors and take action to reduce the risk. Start by always placing babies on their backs to sleep.

Halloween Safety Tips

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 28, 2013 8:17 am

Autumn holidays like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children of all ages, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, enjoy fall fruits and vegetables, and eat yummy treats.

Community Blood Drive (Nov. 8th)

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 25, 2013 7:56 am

There are not many hour-long activities you can do that have the potential to save a life, but giving blood on November 8th certainly can. LifeServe Blood Center in cooperation with Virginia Gay Hospital is calling on our community to step forward and give blood Friday, November 8, 2013 from 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.

Basics About Diabetes

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 23, 2013 10:16 am

NOTE: Don’t miss breaking health news, updates and local health alerts. Sign up now to receive email health news from VGH. Click here. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal.

Diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 21, 2013 8:47 am

NOTE: sign-up to receive our periodic health news alerts and updates via email. Sign up today. Diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans and an estimated 79 million people are at risk for developing the disease.

Watch us Now!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 18, 2013 7:34 am

Have you visited (and subscribed) to the Virginia Gay YouTube Channel? It’s easy, just click here. We currently have five short, 30 second videos for you to view.

New TV Commercial highlights services available in Vinton, at VGH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 17, 2013 10:56 am

You may be surprised by the number and types of tests and services that are available at Virginia Gay Hospital.  Ask your provider or specialist: "Can I do that at Home?"  To learn more, click here.

Domestic Violence Awareness day

ELISE HEALZER, MA, LMFT-TL
October 16, 2013 12:42 pm

Today many are wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness day. Among many other worthy causes October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month.