Augusta Health nurse honored by VHHA
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At the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Annual Meeting in Williamsburg in April, Amanda Wilson, RN, BSN, of Augusta Health was recognized as an emerging healthcare leader.
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UVA honored on ‘100 Great Hospitals’ list
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National healthcare publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named University of Virginia Medical Center to its 2018 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America.
Military service and hearing loss
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Three in five military personnel leave the service with some type of hearing impairment, often as a result of noise exposure, and more than a quarter of veterans of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from severe hearing loss.
VTCRI scientists make first serotonin measurements in humans
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Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have begun to unravel how serotonin acts, based on data collected in a first-of-its-kind experiment that utilized electrochemical probes implanted into the brain of awake human beings.
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation teams up with Silver Sneakers program for senior fitness
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Charlottesville Parks & Recreation has joined the list of locations for the national senior fitness program, Silver Sneakers®. Seniors ages 65+ can utilize Carver Recreation Center and Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center for no upfront cost if they have a qualifying healthcare plan for the Silver Sneakers® program.
For many, living with advanced dementia is a fate worse than death
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As I lead the largest national organization advocating for patient-driven, end-of-life care, the consensus among our supporters is clear: They (and I) see nothing compassionate or patient-driven about how people with dementia die.
Tips for choosing the best drug rehab
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Choosing a drug rehab that suits your or your loved ones needs is not an easy task. Simply because there is a lot of drug rehabs center where you can choose from. Some of these will give you the best facility you are looking for while others will not be able to meet your standards.
When should you see a GI specialist?
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Are you planning to see GI specialists near Florida? However, if you are suffering from any digestive symptoms like pain in the stomach it is recommended that you should consult your doctor first because they will be the one to decide whether you need a GI specialist or not.
UVA earns national recognition for support of LGBTQ patients, team members
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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has named University of Virginia Medical Center as a Top Performer for its equitable treatment of LGBTQ patients and team members.
Virginia hospitals, Virginia Department of Health partner on new population health effort
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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) have formed a new partnership to improve population health in the Commonwealth.
