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.

U.S. News and World Report Honors VGH with 5 Star Nursing Home Award

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 17, 2014 10:18 am

For the second time in as many months Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics (Nursing & Rehab Department) has been recognized as providing exceptional care, this time by U.

MARCH into Spring

ISU RACHEL WALL
February 14, 2014 10:55 am

MARCH into spring armed with habits that help you become your healthiest self. Consider these tips: MOVE EVERY DAY – Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily for better blood pressure, stress reduction, and weight control.

Safe Home Food Preservation

ISU RACHEL WALL
February 14, 2014 10:55 am

Interest in home food preservation has increased due to the popularity of local foods and gardening. With more people preserving food, there is concern about whether the resulting food products are safe to eat.

Diet Beverages and Body Weight

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 14, 2014 8:48 am

Note: 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.

New cardio equipment featured in Friday Open House at VGH

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 12, 2014 7:52 am

It’s like no other exercise facility in town, rather this room on the main floor of the Virginia Gay Hospital has all the traditional wares of a gym or exercise center but differs in a significant way: two caring healthcare professionals guide patients through a cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation process after a heart or respiratory event.

Take Aim on Childhood Obesity

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 10, 2014 7:58 am

Kids face a lot of challenges as they grow up: Learning how to make and keep friends, get homework done and have fun while staying safe. But children today are now confronting a growing, oversized problem that puts them at risk for a host of lifelong medical conditions.

Wear Red for Women!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 7, 2014 9:19 am

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 think, “That’s a man’s disease” or “Not my problem.