Know Stroke – Know the Signs

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 17, 2013 8:51 am

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. About 600,000 new strokes are reported in the U.

VGH Laboratory Supervisor Retires after 36 Years of Service

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 16, 2013 4:23 pm

Leadership of Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) Laboratory Services will be transferred today when current Lab. Supervisor, Carolyn Gavalas, retires after 36 years.

National Nursing Home Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 16, 2013 12:39 pm

In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, 2013 Virginia Gay Hospital and Nursing and Rehab encourages residents, families and other close relatives to “get personal” with their caregivers.

Physical & Occupational Services in Atkins

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 16, 2013 11:15 am

Until recently, patients in southern Benton County undergoing therapy treatments for both lower and upper body rehabilitation needed to travel upwards of an hour to receive professional care.

Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 15, 2013 10:45 am

Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition” at the new Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC).

Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 14, 2013 11:08 am

Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition” at the new Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC).

National Hospital Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 14, 2013 10:34 am

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.

Thank A Nurse - Today and Everyday

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2013 12:23 pm

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.

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 8, 2013 10:19 am

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.

Blood drives set for May 17, 18 in Vinton, Urbana

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2013 10:15 am

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.