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, our senses are overwhelmed with the wondrous sights, sounds and scents of the magical season — from festive decorations to freshly-cut pine trees to the […]

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 who require long-term care and/or special rehabilitation services.   Like a mother eagle, the 56-year-old nursing director ensures that she and her staff meet the needs […]

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 body.   These days, as Director of Imaging Services at Northern Hospital of Surry County, he manages the daily operations of the most advanced imaging equipment […]

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 just happened?” It’s a fact: healthcare is complicated … and with a constant infusion of newer, faster, non-invasive and robotic technologies and techniques, it’s no wonder […]

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 left arm over her head – as she’d done countless times before to better enjoy the full force of the cool shower stream.  “This time, […]

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 infants in America under the age of 1 are lost each year to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – the cause of death when babies […]

“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 every year,” advises Kitty Horton, RN, Director of Infection Prevention at Northern Hospital of Surry County.     This year’s vaccine protects against the main viruses […]

Northern Hospital of Surry County has earned three additional prestigious quality-care honors – all of which resulted from competitive comparisons with hospitals of similar size and scope. The awards include High Performing Hospital, Top 100 Great Community Hospital, and Blue Select™ Tier 1 Facility. Northern was ranked a High Performing Hospital  for exceptional care and […]

Some area teenagers were busy this summer. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the county dedicated their summer break to volunteering at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Fifty-eight Junior Volunteers filled the hospital hallways throughout June, July and August logging 3,037 hours. More than 100 applications were received this year to fill […]