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Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Dr. Bill Hazel and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) announced Thursday that youth smoking rates in Virginia have plummeted to the lowest point in a decade.
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Augusta Health has had nine confirmed cases of Type B influenza this flu season. These cases have occurred earlier than usually experienced.
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Ask anyone whose pet has had a run-in with a rabid animal, and they will tell you how important it is to keep pets’ rabies vaccines up to date. This year during Rabies Awareness Week, Sept. 24-30, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA) are stressing the importance of safeguarding the lives of pets and family members by vaccinating pets against rabies.
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The Virginia Department of Health reminds people to take precautions and follow a few simple guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience during recreational water activities
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The Virginia Department of Health today announced that the tuberculosis (TB) rate in Virginia continues to decline. Between 2010 and 2011, the rate decreased 17.5 percent. This equates to 47 fewer cases of TB reported in Virginia. “The steady decline in TB cases in Virginia is welcome news and represents the success of concerted TB…
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RMH will present a free seminar, “Keep Your Colon Healthy,” from 6-8 p.m. March 21 in the hospital’s lower level conference rooms. RMH medical experts will address colon health and colon cancer prevention, particularly the importance of a colonoscopy screening.
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VHA, a nationwide cooperative of community hospitals, has recognized RMH Healthcare as a leader in preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections and has highlighted RMH’s clinical practices on its website as a Leading Practice Blueprint. “This is of huge significance for our organization,” said Becky Brubaker, RMH infection prevention and control preventionist. “It shows that we…
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The 2010-2011 seasonal influenza shot is available now at RMH physician practices and health centers. This year’s flu shot provides protection against H1N1 and two other common flu viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control. “Influenza viruses are always changing, so annual vaccination is recommended,” said Stephen Phillips, MD, medical director, RMH Occupational Health….
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] Bath County State Sen. Creigh Deeds will be the featured speaker at a legislative breakfast being sponsored by the Augusta County Democratic Committee on Saturday. The event will be held at Mossy Creek Cafe, 1761 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville, and will begin at 8 a.m. The cost to attend is…
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Staff Report News tips: [email protected] The temporary hospital visitation restrictions recently put in place at RMH to help prevent the spread of flu will stay in effect throughout the winter, according to RMH infection prevention specialists. “The temporary visitation restrictions were established to provide a safe and caring atmosphere for our patients,” explained Becky…
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