Research Helps People and Pets

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2014 11:41 am

Where would we be without our furry friends? Pet dogs and cats stand by us with love and loyalty, sharing our lives’ ups and downs. Our beloved pets can also share many of the same medical problems that we have, like asthma, diabetes, and even cancer.

Tick Talk: Block Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 8, 2014 8:21 am

When warm weather arrives, you might get the urge to walk barefoot through the grass. But before you stroll through your lawn or head out on a hiking trail, you’ll want to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass, thick brush, and wooded areas.

How the Brain Pays Attention to Faces and Places

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 2, 2014 9:22 am

Researchers identified areas of the brain that help us target our attention to objects, such as faces. The finding offers insight into how our brains are able to focus attention on key tasks amid a barrage of distracting sensory information.

Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 30, 2014 1:16 pm

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters.

HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY BEFORE THE SUMMER

NICOLE HANGER
April 29, 2014 7:52 pm

As the temperature rises, it is a reminder that summer is on its way.  It is also a reminder that local hospital patients still rely on generous, volunteer blood donors to make life-saving donations even in the midst of enjoying all that summer has to offer.

Soothing a Sore Throat

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 28, 2014 7:42 am

We’ve all had sore throats around this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more serious infection? Most sore throats are caused by viral infections such as the common cold or the flu.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 21, 2014 7:56 am

NOTICE: Starting in April 2014, the clinics of Virginia Gay Hospital which are Urbana, Atkins, Van Horne and Vinton Family Medical Clinics will be transitioning to electronic health records.

Understanding how pollen can cause allergies

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 18, 2014 11:32 am

What Is Pollen? Plants produce round pollen grains. Individual grains are too tiny to see with the naked eye, but some can form large, visible clusters.

Alcohol Awareness Month: IDPH warns of binge drinking dangers

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
April 16, 2014 11:52 am

  Binge drinking is a problem in Iowa, affecting people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.  For men, binge drinking is defined as having five or more drinks of alcohol on the same occasion.

Worried Sick: Living with Anxiety Disorders

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 14, 2014 8:28 am

Anxiety is an uneasy feeling that something may harm you or a loved one. This feeling can be normal and sometimes even helpful. If you’re starting a new job or taking a test, it might make you more alert and ready for action.