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When Springtime Allergies Strike
April 02, 2019April showers might bring May flowers, but many of us are well aware that they can also bring tree and grass pollen and other allergens that can cause us to wheeze, sneeze and sniffle our way through spring.
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It’s Heart Month! Give your heart the attention it deserves to stay healthy all year long
February 18, 2019February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart disease and how we can help prevent it. It’s also the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts year-round.
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Maria Parham Health Limits Visitation Due to Seasonal Flu Outbreak
February 11, 2019Due to high levels of viruses in the community, Maria Parham Health is implementing seasonal influenza precautions. Visitation restrictions will be in place during peak flu season, which generally lasts through the first of April.
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Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-C Joins Maria Parham Health
February 06, 2019Maria Parham Health today announced that Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-C, has joined its staff and will be offering family medicine services to patients throughout Franklin County and the surround communities. She brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to Maria Parham Health and is the first family practice provider to join the hospital’s medical staff this year.
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Maria Parham Health Cafeteria Renovations
February 04, 2019Starting Monday February 4th, 2019 , the Cafeteria (Maria Parham Henderson) will be under construction. During this period, the Cafeteria will be closed to all normal foot traffic -- all doors into the cafeteria will be closed.
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Dr. Sydney Short Joins Maria Parham Health
January 29, 2019Maria Parham Health today announced that Sydney Short, M.D., has joined its staff and will be offering cardiology services to patients throughout Vance County and the surrounding communities. Dr. Short brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to Maria Parham and is the first cardiologist to join the hospital’s medical staff this year.
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A Gift That Keeps Giving: Consider the Life-Saving Gift of a Blood Donation this January
January 17, 2019Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more.
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Maria Parham Health opens new multispecialty clinic in Louisburg
January 08, 2019Maria Parham Health has opened a new multispecialty physicians clinic in Louisburg to provide more access to medical care for the residents of Franklin County and the surrounding communities. Maria Parham Multispecialty Clinic provides a rotation of specialty care that currently includes primary care, general surgery, physiatry, nephrology and orthopaedics.
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Maria Parham Health Welcomes First Baby of 2019
January 03, 2019Maria Parham Health is ringing in 2019 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches, Camden was born to Brittany and Tony, Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 2:59 pm.
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever
January 02, 2019The beginning of a new year means a fresh start. It is an opportunity to tackle new projects, set new goals and find new opportunities to get and stay healthy – including reducing the amount of stress in your life. But why does stress play such an important role in our health? There are a number of reasons.
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