Health And Fitness
National Home Care & Hospice Month
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. He a... Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
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. As you prep... SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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.
Understanding the...
Halloween Safety Tips
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. These ce...
Community Blood Drive (Nov. 8th)
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 G...
Basics About Diabetes
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What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which...
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans
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New TV Commercial highlights services available in Vinton, at VGH
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 le... Domestic Violence Awareness day
Today many are wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness day. Among many other worthy causes October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. In the United States an average of three women a...