Health And Fitness
Ticks & Lyme Disease Transmission
The Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread through the bite of infected ticks. The blacklegged tick (or deer tick, Ixodes scapularis) spreads the disease in the northeastern, mid-...
It’s Springtime! Tick and Lime Disease Awareness
Children and Lyme disease Although anyone can get Lyme disease, children spend a lot of time outdoors and are at particular risk. Reasons to suspect that your child may have Lyme disease include: ...
Know Stroke – Know the Signs
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. About 600,000 new strokes are reported in the U.S. each year.
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VGH Laboratory Supervisor Retires after 36 Years of Service
Leadership of Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) Laboratory Services will be transferred today when current Lab. Supervisor, Carolyn Gavalas, retires after 36 years. Since 1977 a lot of changes have taken... National Nursing Home Week
In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, 2013 Virginia Gay Hospital and Nursing and Rehab encourages residents, families and other close relatives to “get personal” with their...
Physical & Occupational Services in Atkins
Until recently, patients in southern Benton County undergoing therapy treatments for both lower and upper body rehabilitation needed to travel upwards of an hour to receive professional care. Howe... Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues
Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition&... Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues
Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition&... National Hospital Week
A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new l...
Thank A Nurse - Today and Everyday
Thank a Nurse – National Nurses Week
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care, as part...