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Maria Parham Health Names Mercy Award Winner
May 25, 2022
Maria Parham Health recently announced that Kelly Blackwell has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 5, 2022
Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 25, 2022
In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must-See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember...
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28 Days of Heart
February 1, 2022
Each February, we focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in our overall well-being, as part of American Heart Month. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life. This year, we’re celebrating 28 Days of Heart Health. Come back to our website each...
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
January 31, 2022
Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one...
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Sleep, Glorious Sleep
January 7, 2022
Before you know it, we’ll all ‘Spring forward’ to more daylight hours and, we hope, a continuation of healthy sleep. It’s a great time to check in on your sleep patterns. Many people don’t connect the dots between the quality of their sleep and the quality of their overall health. Most adults need at least...
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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
December 7, 2021
Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it...
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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
November 15, 2021
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 3, 2021
Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important...
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Happy Medical Assistants' Day!
October 20, 2021
Not All Heroes Wear Capes! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s all medical assistants, saving the day every day with their super patient care! Medical Assistants' Day (and week) is a great time to express our gratitude for these important members of our team. Medical assistants provide clinical and...
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