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An Egg White a Day…
February 08, 2022If you’re an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites. Not so fast. If you’re open to a change, utilizing just the whites of the egg every now and then can benefit your heart, particularly if cholesterol is a concern. Egg whites are low in calories, high in protein and have no cholesterol. This egg white omelet is a great way to give them a try. Cook…
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Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga
February 07, 2022Manage blood pressure. Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking. There’s a reason the most talked about ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Life’s Simple 7® a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease: they…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2022We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2022Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll be…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Dr. Nicks
January 20, 2022Sovah Health announced that Carl Nicks, MD has joined its medical staff and is offering orthopedic services for patients in Martinsville and Henry County and the surrounding region. Dr. Nicks will be seeing patients at Sovah Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Martinsville. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Nicks to our team of established providers at Sovah…
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Celebrating the Holidays Safely
December 09, 2021By Dr. Sheranda Gunn-Nolan, Market Chief Medical Officer The holidays are here. It’s a season we look forward to all year – the chance to reunite with family, celebrate with friends and enjoy time off with loved ones. And this holiday season is looking to be a brighter one than last year. In terms of the pandemic, we are in a much better place this year than…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Abigail Batson, MD
December 01, 2021Sovah Health announced that Abigail Batson, MD has joined its medical staff and will be providing General Pediatric care at PATHS in Danville. “We are excited to welcome Dr. Batson to our team of talented Pediatricians here in Danville,” said Alan Larson, Market President, Sovah Health and Chief Executive Officer of Sovah Health – Danville. “She…
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 11, 2021By Wendy Gilraine, NP, Pulmonary Medicine If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S.,…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Alexa El Kadi, NP
November 05, 2021Alexa El Kadi, NP has joined our medical staff effective November 1 and will be practicing at Sovah Urology – Martinsville. “We are excited to welcome Alexa El Kadi to our team of Nurse Practitioners here in Martinsville,” said Spencer Thomas, CEO, Sovah Health – Martinsville. “She has worked at Sovah Health – Martinsville since 2018…
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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Sovah Health - Danville
November 05, 2021Emilee Agnor, 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. Emilee, who has worked in the telemetry unit at Sovah Health – Danville’s campus for a year and a half, was nominated…
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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Sovah Health - Martinsville
November 04, 2021Kisha Shelton, 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. Kisha, who has worked in the med-surg unit at Sovah Health – Martinsville’s campus for 3 years, was nominated for…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
November 01, 2021Sovah Health announced that Krystal Woodson, NP has joined its medical staff effective July 1 and is providing care at Cardiology Consultants. “Krystal has been an asset at Sovah Health for many years and we are thrilled to have her serve in a Nurse Practitioner role taking care of our patients and community,” said Alan Larson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
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Sovah Health welcomes Dr. Ruberte Thiele!
October 14, 2021Sovah Health announced that Ramon Ruberte Thiele, MD, MS has joined its medical staff effective October 1 and is offering orthopedic services for patients in Danville and Pittsylvania County and the surrounding region at Spectrum Medical. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ruberte Thiele to our team of established providers at Sovah Health,” said Alan Larson,…
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Get Your Mammogram: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 04, 2021By Dr. Ankit Madan & Dr. Brandon Mullins According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. The risk is much higher in women with inherited mutations in BRCA1 and…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Yolanda Paylor, MD
October 01, 2021Sovah Health announced today that Yolanda Paylor, MD has joined its medical staff and is providing Family Medicine and Obstetrics care at PATHS in Chatham. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Paylor to our team of talented providers here in Danville,” said Alan Larson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sovah Health – Danville. “We are committed to…
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 15, 2021by Dr. Phillip J Honea & Dr. Terri Younger-Eure As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Sovah Health, our goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and individuals who plan to become pregnant. We love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one of the…
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