Health And Fitness
Wear Red for Women!
National Wear Red Day is a day when Americans nationwide wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness.
When you hear the term “heart disease,” you may thi...
Febrary is National Heart Month
February is National Hearth Month and Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is celebrating by showcasing the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab Department on Friday, February 14th (10am-2pm) open house. Current a...
Home Health Agency Receives 2014 Customer Experience Award
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce VGH Home Health Agency is the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2014 Customer Experience Award™. Qualifying for the award i... Lifeline screenings set for Feb. 19 in Vinton
First Christian Church will host Life Line Screening, to help local residents identify their risk of stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis. The event is open to local residents and will b...
Customer Experience Award goes to VGH Nursing & Rehab
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce VGH Nursing and Rehab is has received the “Customer Experience Award” for outstanding service in nine areas.
Over the cours... Brain Training Works!
Training to improve cognitive abilities in older people lasted to some degree 10 years after the training program was completed, according to results of a randomized clinical trial supported by th...
Pink Eye
Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and can spread easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, when to seek treatmen...
Understanding ADHD
Does your child have trouble paying attention? Does he or she talk nonstop or have trouble staying still? Does your child have a hard time controlling his or her behavior?
For some child...
HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Every two seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood; and while 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually donate.
Your help is n...
What's your BP?
Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if i...