No doubt about it – it’s highly contagious … and it’s affected every nook and cranny of the hospital! Yes, holiday cheer abounds at Northern Hospital of Surry County – […]
Trouble Swallowing?
Take a Bite Out of “Food Obstruction” Uncle Dave is at it again. For about the fifth time in the past few months, he’s had to excuse himself from the Sunday […]
Healthy Holiday Eating
Christmas time is upon us — along with all the extra parties and special occasions that make the season so special. As we move from one event to the next, […]
The Good, the Bad, and Antibiotics
Jenny Triplett, RN, BSN, runs a tight ship on the Skilled Nursing Unit at Northern Hospital of Surry County – which serves as the temporary residence for 33 eligible individuals […]
Using Advanced Technology to Fight Lung Cancer
When Michael Leonard began his career in healthcare administration some 40 years ago, he already understood the value of using X-rays machines and CT scanners to “see” inside the human […]
Health Literacy: The First Step in Managing your Health!
Come on, confess – you’ve been there, too! You go to your doctor, register your complaints, listen to the doctor’s explanation and instructions, then go back home and say, “What […]
Early Detection Save Lives!
A Breast Cancer Survivor’s “Call to Action” Deborah Moser remembers the moment quite clearly. Having just stepped in the shower after completing a rigorous bike ride, she gingerly stretched her […]
Protecting Your Baby from Sudden Infant Death
The death of a child is a particularly excruciating torment …and losing a baby for no apparent medical reason makes the heartache that much more wrenching. Today, more than 3,500 […]
Roll Up Your Sleeve to Stay Healthy
“Why do I need a flu shot? I’m perfectly healthy!” “That’s something I hear all the time, but the best way to stay healthy is to get a flu-vaccine shot […]
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