Flu Season is Around the Corner

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 26, 2014 10:43 am

Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop full protection against the flu.

Mind and Body Therapy for Fibromyalgia

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 22, 2014 9:39 am

Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder marked by widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with daily life. An estimated 5 million American adults have the condition.

Millions of children not getting recommended preventive care

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 19, 2014 11:02 am

Millions of infants, children and adolescents in the United States did not receive key clinical preventive services, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Supplement.

Digging a Vegetarian Diet: Plant-Based Eating Can Reap Rewards

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 17, 2014 9:26 am

Vegetarians miss out on lots of foods. No grilled burgers or franks at picnics. No holiday turkey or fries cooked in animal fat. Strict vegetarians may even forego honey made by bees.

Drinking to Excess: Recognize and Treat Alcohol Problems

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 15, 2014 7:37 am

Some people enjoy an occasional glass of wine with dinner. Others might grab a beer while watching a football game. Most people drink alcohol moderately, within their limits.

Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 10, 2014 9:00 am

About 9 in 10 US children eat more sodium than recommended. Most sodium is in the form of salt, as a part of processed foods. A high sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure.

Preventing Suicide

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 9, 2014 9:29 am

Suicide can be prevented. Each year, more than 39,000 Americans take their own lives and about 487,000 people receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries.

What is Bullying?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 5, 2014 9:12 am

What is bullying? Bullying is when a person or a group shows unwanted aggression to another person who is not a sibling or a current dating partner.

Blood drive set for Sept. 19, at VGH

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2014 10:17 am

Volunteer blood donors play a vital role in the community health care system. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure the right blood product is on the shelf the moment it is needed.

Can You Recognize a Heart Attack or Stroke?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 2, 2014 9:02 am

How would you react to a medical emergency? When it comes to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke, every minute counts. Get to know the signs and symptoms of these health threats.