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DAISY Award Winner Named for July at Sovah Health - Danville
July 24, 2023Melody Stoffel, RN of Sovah Health – Danville was honored recently 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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My Sovah Story - Danville | Michael Gobble
July 21, 2023What is your role at Sovah Health– Danville? I am the Executive Assistant in Administration. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? A couple of years ago I started working on the weekends part-time as a switchboard operator in Centrex. As I started learning more about Sovah Health I quickly knew I wanted to find a long-term career…
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My Sovah Story - Martinsville | Jacque Coe, RN
July 13, 2023What is your role at Sovah Health– Danville? My role at Sovah Health is Night Shift Charge Nurse. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been a nurturing type of person and when the time came for me to choose a career path, nursing seemed like the best fit. What is a typical day like for you working in this…
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Sovah Health Welcomes Courtney Campbell, FNP-C
July 11, 2023Sovah Health announced that nurse practitioner Courtney Campbell, FNP-C has joined Sovah Physician Practices and is providing primary care for Sovah Family Medicine – Brosville.
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Sovah Health Welcomes Stephen Ernst, MD.
July 11, 2023Sovah Health announced that Stephen Ernst, MD, has joined its medical staff effective July 12th and is offering orthopedic services for patients in Danville and Pittsylvania County and the surrounding region at Spectrum Medical.
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Sovah Health Welcomes Desiree Davis, FNP-C
July 06, 2023Sovah Health announced that nurse practitioner Desiree Davis has joined its staff.
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My Sovah Story - Danville | Martha "LaFaye" Redd
June 15, 2023What is your role at Sovah Health– Danville? My role at Sovah Health is House Supervisor What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare was my daughter. Having her at the young age of sixteen with no high school diploma was very challenging, however I knew I had to try to set a good example for her. Working…
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DAISY Award Winner Named for June at Sovah Health - Martinsville
June 09, 2023Ashley Mills, 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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Men's Health Month Discussion with Philip Zapanta, MD
June 07, 2023With the sunny days, warm weather, and the unofficial start of summer, men are spending more days outside.
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Men's Health Month Discussion with Fahid Alghanim, MD
June 07, 2023If you are a man between the age of 50 and 80 and have a history of current or prior smoking, within the last 15 years, you may qualify for a LDCT to screen for lung cancer.
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Men's Health Month Discussion with Wendy Gilraine, FNP
June 02, 2023Annual low dose CT screening is recommended for men from the age of 50 to 80 who are currently smoking or have stopped smoking for less than 15 years. Why is this important? Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. Early detection of lung cancer improves long term survival rates.
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Sovah Health Welcomes Tina Bumgarner, ANP-C
June 01, 2023Sovah Health today announced that nurse practitioner Tina Bumgarner, ANP-C, has joined Sovah Internal Medicine – Martinsville.
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Sovah Health - Danville Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 25, 2023Sovah Health – Danville recently announced that Eddie Snead has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner.
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Sovah Health - Martinsville Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 24, 2023Franklin DeShazo recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Dawson Poteat of Ringgold Volunteer Fire and Rescue
May 22, 2023What is your current role? Danville City Firefighter and Fire Captain with Ringgold Vol. Fire & Rescue What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy helping others. Growing up I watched my mom and dad work as nurses and first responders. Being able to help someone no matter the situation is truly a blessing. What is a typical day like for…
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Maria Szakos and Amara Perez (D Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023Maria Szakos – Maria is one of our newest team members and has quickly grown to be an irreplaceable asset to our department. She has grown as an EMT and touched the lives of numerous citizens in Henry County with her compassion and quality care. We look forward to seeing how far Maria will go in this profession. Amara Perez – Amara came to us through our fire…
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Brandon Miller and Aaron Wade (C Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023Brandon Miller - Though Brandon is the newest to the shift and newest to the profession I have to say he can keep up with the best of them. Brandon is extremely inquisitive, detailed, and is eager to learn new skills but likes to enhance already learned skills as well. His willingness to help with patients and just around the station is not a common quality I see…
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Sarah Still and Adam Martin (B Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023Sarah Still – She's always on point on calls, anticipating needs of partners, and willing to show others how things need to be done. Patient with students and eager to not only share knowledge, but expanding her own skills. Supportive of co-workers when needed, kind of the "shift mom" if you will. Sarah has recently completed the Advanced EMT program at…
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EMS Week 2023 Recognitions - Kevin Hendricks and Dylan Smith (A Shift) of Henry County Public Safety
May 19, 2023Kevin Hendricks – He always goes above and beyond on his daily duties as well as patient care. He often discourages himself and doesn't see how much of a value to the shift that he is. He is often one that I rely on and consider his opinion very valuable. Dylan Smith - Dylan has made great strides to constantly improve his patient care since coming to this…
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My Sovah Story - Martinsville | Donna Nash
May 19, 2023What is your role at Sovah Health– Martinsville Coordinator for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Heart Failure Clinic. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The unconditional love my grandpa and my parents showed to others – I wanted to be encouragement and support for people who crossed my path. What is a typical day like for…
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