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Sovah Health Re-accredited as a Chest Pain Center
July 24, 2025The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services has recognized Sovah Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 22, 2025School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
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Spectrum Medical to Join Sovah Physician Practices
June 06, 2025Sovah Health and Spectrum Medical jointly announced today the health system will be acquiring the specialty group effective July 1.
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 29, 2025When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health.
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Sovah Health – Martinsville Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner
May 22, 2025Sovah Health – Martinsville recently announced that Barry Priddy has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner.
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Sovah Health – Danville Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner
May 21, 2025Sovah Health – Danville recently announced that Kim Doss has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner.
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
May 13, 2025Sovah Health announced that Karen Oaks, NP has joined its medical staff and is offering wound care services at Sovah Advanced Wound Center - Danville.
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams and EMS Partners
May 09, 2025During the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals.
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What to Do When Allergens Attack
May 02, 2025Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of that.
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CPR Training Kits Donated to Bassett High School
April 17, 2025Sovah Health proudly delivered CPR Training Kits to Bassett High School in Henry County, VA! This donation will help train students across the Henry County School System. In partnership with the American Heart Association, we're building a safer community together!
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 25, 2025Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member, or a health-conscious friend. More than 50,000 people die from colon cancer each year in the United States, and the disease may not have early symptoms. That’s why most people should talk with their provider about a colonoscopy once they reach the age of 45.
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist
March 07, 2025Sovah Health announced that Daniel Oh, MD, has joined its medical staff and is offering radiation oncology services for patients at Sovah Cancer Center – Radiation Oncology.
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Family Medicine Obstetrics Provider
March 06, 2025Sovah Health is pleased to announce that Yolanda Paylor, MD, has joined its team as a fulltime faculty member with the Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program effective January 30, 2025. Since October 2021, Dr. Paylor served as a part-time FM/OB faculty with the FM program, in addition to her full-time responsibilities providing Family Medicine and Obstetrics care at PATHS (Piedmont Access to Health Services).
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
March 06, 2025Sovah Health announced that Jennifer Durham, DNP has joined its medical staff and is offering cardiology services at Sovah Heart and Vascular - Danville.
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February DAISY Award Winner
February 19, 2025Sealey Wright, RN of Sovah Health – Martinsville was honored today with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save a Life
February 07, 2025When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their first symptoms.
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist
January 27, 2025Sovah Health announced that Mohammed Akhter, MD, has joined its medical staff and is offering cardiovascular services for patients at Sovah Heart & Vascular – Danville.
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Planning a Healthy New Year in 2025
January 21, 2025Each January, thousands of Americans flock to local gyms and supermarkets, determined to make good on resolutions to exercise more, eat better, and live healthier lives. By February, many of these goals have fallen by the wayside. New Year’s resolutions are very popular in the U.S., but some studies show that nearly half of participants give up on their resolutions within the month. If our plan is to have a healthy new year in 2025, how best to make our resolutions stick?
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Sovah Health Welcomes First Baby of 2025
January 03, 2025Sovah Health is ringing in 2025 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Waylen was born to Willow, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at 4:09am.
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December DAISY Award Winner
December 13, 2024Lauren Harless, RN of Sovah Health – Danville was honored today with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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