What is COPD?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 10, 2014 8:47 am

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs.

Prevalence of allergies the same, regardless of where you live

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 7, 2014 9:02 am

In the largest, most comprehensive, nationwide study to examine the prevalence of allergies from early childhood to old age, scientists from the National Institutes of Health report that allergy prevalence is the same across different regions of the United States, except in children 5 years and younger.

What is Colorectal Cancer?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 5, 2014 2:04 pm

How Tumors Form The body is made up of many types of cells. Normally, cells grow, divide, and produce more cells as needed to keep the body healthy and functioning properly.

Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 3, 2014 12:27 pm

A unique type of poster placed in exam rooms helped reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections during flu season. The approach could help reduce costs and extend the usefulness of these drugs.

Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Support Groups to meet at Windsor Manor

NANCY SCHMITZ
March 3, 2014 11:43 am

The Parkinson’s Support Group will resume meetings in March. Join the group on Tuesday March 25th at 1:30pm in the dining room.   Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Sunday March 23rd at 5:30pm.

Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 26, 2014 8:29 am

Sore throat and runny nose are usually the first signs of a cold, followed by coughing and sneezing. Most people recover in 7-10 days or so. Protect yourself and others by taking simple steps.

What is prenatal care and why is it important?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 24, 2014 8:25 am

Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy.

Protect Babies from Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 21, 2014 9:11 am

Babies need protection from whooping cough because this disease can make them very sick and is very contagious. You can protect babies from whooping cough by getting your vaccine and making sure your baby gets his vaccines.

Stop the Spread of Superbugs: Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 20, 2014 8:08 am

For nearly a century, bacteria-fighting drugs known as antibiotics have helped to control and destroy many of the harmful bacteria that can make us sick.

Help boost the local blood supply

NICOLE HANGER
February 19, 2014 12:05 am

 The winter months can often impact the local blood supply, but this winter has been especially harsh.  The brutal temperatures along with winter storms have created many challenges for blood donors to get out and give a donation.