Health And Fitness
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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Diabetes affects nearly 26 million Americans and an estimated 79 million people are at risk for ...
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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...
Bats, Bugs and Barf – Public Health Can be Scary
Halloween frights dim compared to some public health battles
Halloween is coming soon. For children, it’s an opportunity to put on a costume and beg for candy. Some adults will attend cos...
Top 10 Fittest Baby Boomer Cities
October is Physical Therapy Month and Virginia Gay Hospitals and Clinics wants to remind you of the full range of therapy services available here at home, at VGH. In addition to the therapy servic...