When we think about the pillars of good health, diet and exercise are some of the most significant self-care measures we can take that lower our risk for multiple serious conditions, support our vitality, and improve our mental health. I introduced Transylvania Regional Hospital’s (TRH) clinical dietician, Lori McCall, MS, RD, DN in our March […]
I have always been a proponent of hospitals partnering with community organizations to make life better for our community members. We’re all connected, and this is one way to reflect that reality. For example, our partnership with EMS Services is vital to the wellbeing of our patients, and recently our participation with the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau […]
School is out and summer is here! Summer brings busier schedules and we become more adventurous, getting outside and engaging in activities like hiking, biking, and swimming. If you’re like me, these fun pastimes also bring on muscle aches and bruises in places I didn’t even know existed. In addition to the fun, being outdoors […]
By Phillip Fritts Special to the McDowell News Valorie Frye, Administrative Supervisor for Mission Hospital McDowell, woke up early one morning with pain between her shoulder blades. Thinking that she had just slept wrong, she rolled over and went back to sleep. She later woke up, realizing that the pain was still present and had […]
The model of how we access healthcare has changed a great deal in the last several decades, and one of the most significant shifts has been from a model of physicians directing their patients’ care. They still do that of course, but now the care relationships between patients and their physicians is more of a […]
How does the sun damage skin? Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays that can pass through the outer layers of the skin and cause damage. Two types of UV rays affect skin health: UVA and UVB. Of the two, UVA is the more dangerous one. UV light is not all bad. The body uses it to […]
Why is it important to eat food that’s in season? The seasonality of food refers to the time of year when certain foods are at their peak in terms of harvest and flavor. Seasonal foods tend to be fresher and more nutritious. Foods that are out of season are usually less flavorful because they start […]
How effective is the COVID-19 vaccine? Designed to prevent people from getting seriously ill and keep them out of the hospital, the COVID-19 vaccine is very effective against the virus, says Dr. Kenneth Sands, chief epidemiologist at HCA Healthcare. Still, the goal of getting vaccinated isn’t to prevent infection altogether — it’s to reduce the […]
PTSD affects about 6% of people in the U.S. Symptoms associated with PTSD include: Reexperiencing the traumatic event through dreams and nightmares, vivid or recurring memories, or actual flashbacks that feel like reliving the event. Flashbacks are especially common among combat veterans, who may feel like they are physically and emotionally still in a war […]
