Health And Fitness
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 life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message organizers are touting with the 2013 National Hospital Week theme “A Guiding Light for Changing Times.
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 of National Nurses Week, which is held May 6-12, every year. The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the health care needs of the American people.
May is Better Speech & Hearing Month
By Jenny Hoeger, Virginia Gay Hospital
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!
My name is Jenny Hoeger and I have been a Speech/Language Pathologist for over 15 years. I can honestly say that I have never regretted my career choice and continue to enjoy seeing the progress my patient’s make. I have been lucky to have spent the past 11 ½ years at Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics.
Blood drives set for May 17, 18 in Vinton, Urbana
LifeServe Blood Center will kick-off the summer with a special promotion to remind donors to “GIVE.” Blood donations are especially important during the summer months as donations tend to decrease during this time of year. Just one blood donation can help save the lives of up to three hospital patients in our community.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to receive a commemorative “GIVE” t-shirt for just 100 points! Register to donate blood May 13 – June 15 and redeem your points at the LifeServe Online Store.
VGH retirees gather at 4th St. Diner
A group of ladies who retired from the Virginia Gay Hospital, met at the 4th Street Diner for lunch.
Pictured are:
Left to right front row. Rita Barron, Carole Phelps, Sylvia Merchant, Doris Gosse.
Back row is Mary Rogers, Mary Simnacher, Janet Moody, Cleta Fuller.
Dr. Mark Dearden to leave VGH
After more than 9 years serving patients with Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, Dr. Mark Dearden, DO has announced his plans to move his family practice to Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, Iowa effective July 25, 2013.
Clinic Director, Dona Morris reflected, “Dr. Dearden has played a vital role and has been a cornerstone at Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics for the past 9 years. Gifts of Hope: $10K available for mammography for women who can't afford it
The generosity of community members, breast cancer survivors and countless donors has made it possible for the Virginia Gay Hospital Imaging Services Department to offer mammography services to women who cannot afford to pay for them.
"Our business office informed me just recently that people have begun to access the funds – over $10,000 is available because of the generosity of various people and groups," said VGH Foundation Director Mike Timmermans. VGH Nursing and Rehab May Calendar
The month of May includes many activities for the residents of the Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing & Rehab Center.
Click HERE to see that calendar.
No Workout on Purpose?
Rachel Wall
For some people, making a commitment to engage in physical activity is unheard of.
Their counterparts, on the other hand, can’t wait for their next sweat-laden encounter.
Why the difference? Scientists are curious about the different attitudes between these two groups.
One finding so far: how people interpret their body’s sensations during and after exercise plays a major role in whether they enjoy it and make it a habit. Medical Lab Professionals Week: VGH supervisor, techs discuss their job
“Vampires.”
“Mosquitoes.”
Carolyn Gavalas and her techs and phlebotomists at the Virginia Gay Hospital lab have heard all of the humorous nicknames their friends and families use to describe members their profession.
But a virtually unknown annual commemoration this week gives Carolyn and her staff – along with the more than 300,000 other medical lab professionals in the U.