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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
September 29, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle, especially when there is that “one more thing” to fit in. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an annual mammogram.
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Don't Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 16, 2020At Maria Parham Health, our mission is Making Communities Healthier. One of the most important ways we do that is by ensuring that our community understands how to fight preventable diseases, like the flu. And given the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic this year, it has never been more important to be proactive about your health.
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Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
August 25, 2020Maria Parham Health – Henderson physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered to celebrate the Center of Distinction award, which was given to Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 13, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is definitely a good thing.
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Universal Masking
July 16, 2020Maria Parham Health is taking every precaution to keep our patients and staff safe, and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. For this reason, we are following the CDC recommendation [and North Carolina mandate,] that anyone who enters our facility must wear a face mask at all times.
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
July 07, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a little fun in the sun can do a world of good for your physical and mental health.
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How the Pandemic Made Maria Parham Health Better
July 01, 2020In recent weeks, I have been reflecting on the unprecedented challenges that our community and our team at Maria Parham Health have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, I’ve been intentionally looking for every possible silver lining in a time when – let’s face it – we all need some positive news.
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Maria Parham Health 2019 Community Benefit Report
June 26, 2020At Maria Parham Health, we love calling Vance and Franklin county home, and we’re so grateful for your support and for trusting us with your care. Check out our latest community benefit report to see how we’re working hard to enhance how we care for you and care for our community. #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #CommunityBenefit
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What Happens When a Patient is Discharged?
June 25, 2020What happens after a patient is discharged? As part of our routine cleaning protocol, our environmental services (EVS) team takes the following steps to clean and sanitize a room after a patient is discharged...
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Children's Health During COVID-19
June 23, 2020Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked Dr Michael Sylvia, Pediatrician with Maria Parham Health to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked questions regarding children’s health during this time.
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COVID-19: What Maria Parham Health is doing, and what you can do
June 08, 2020It probably feels as if coronavirus – or as it is officially known, COVID-19 – is all anyone is talking about these days. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you also may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones, or if your local healthcare provider is prepared to respond to any local cases that may arise.
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID–19)
June 08, 2020We are continuing to work closely with the local health departments and following guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure our hospital is prepared with the appropriate plans to detect, protect and respond should anyone in our community contract or be exposed to the novel coronavirus (COVID–19).
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Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment
June 01, 2020Maria Parham Health is committed to providing a clean and safe care environment, and we are taking all precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, providers and those we serve against the spread of illness. Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been!
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Maria Parham Health Celebrates Expansion of Behavioral Health Unit
March 06, 2020Maria Parham Health, part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, February 20 to celebrate its newly expanded behavioral health facility at Maria Parham Franklin.
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Colonoscopies 101: Why they’re important, why it might be time to get one and why they’re easier than you might think
March 06, 2020Remember the good old days? Did you have a favorite disco outfit? Did you ever get dropped off to meet your friends at the roller rink? Or spend hours by the radio in high school during the 80s, waiting to record your favorite songs for a new mixtape? If you did, then it’s probably time to think about scheduling a routine colonoscopy screening.
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Maria Parham To Host Job Fair For Openings in Henderson & Louisburg
November 04, 2019Maria Parham Health will host a job fair for nurses and other key clinical positions on Wednesday, November 20. The event will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree from 4:30-7:30pm.
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Suicide Awareness
September 13, 2019Recent suicide deaths of prominent fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrated chef and author Anthony Bourdain have exposed the critical fact that suicide does not discriminate and shined a brighter light on the role that mental illness plays in suicide.
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