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  • DAISY Award Honoree Named for May at Sovah Health - Danville

    May 13, 2022

    Whitney Lackey, 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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  • Sovah Health Welcomes Andrea Harvey, NP

    May 02, 2022

    Sovah Health announced that nurse practitioner Andrea Harvey, FNP has joined Sovah Physician Practices and is providing primary care for Sovah Family Medicine – Gretna. 

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  • Sovah Health Welcomes Kelly Short, FNP-C

    May 02, 2022

    Sovah Health announced that Kelly Short, FNP-C, APRN, MSN has joined its medical staff effective May 1 and is offering wound care and hyperbaric services for patients at Sovah Advanced Wound Center – Martinsville.  

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  • A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack

    April 21, 2022

    Did 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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  • Sovah Health Welcomes Dr. John Velyvis

    March 30, 2022

    Sovah Health announced that John Velyvis, MD has joined its medical staff and is offering orthopedic services for patients in Martinsville and Henry County and the surrounding region at Sovah Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Martinsville.

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  • March 2022 Monthly Health Article – Colorectal Cancer Awareness

    March 23, 2022

    A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. The American Cancer Society and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that screenings like these begin at age 45.

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  • Sovah Health to Update Visitation Hours and Policy Effective Monday, March 14

    March 11, 2022

    We believe that visitors are an important part of our patients hospital experience, so we are happy to announce that effective Monday, March 14, 2022, Sovah Health will expand patient visitation hours and allow an additional well visitor for specific units.

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  • Sovah Health Welcomes Kim Wilkinson, FNP-BC

    March 07, 2022

    Sovah Health announced that Kim Wilkinson, FNP-BC has joined its medical staff effective January 1 and is offering orthopedic services for patients in Danville and Pittsylvania County at Spectrum Medical.

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  • Sovah Health Welcomes Dr. Miguel Aguinaga, Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon

    March 01, 2022

    Sovah Health announced that Miguel Aguinaga, MD, FACS, has joined its medical staff and will be seeing patients at Sovah Surgical Specialists located at 109 Bridge Street in Danville. Dr. Aguinaga specializes in Thoracic & Vascular Surgery and is a Board-certified Thoracic surgeon.

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  • Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart

    February 28, 2022

    Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before.

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  • Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom

    February 27, 2022

    You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t.

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  • Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

    February 26, 2022

    You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you.

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  • Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life

    February 25, 2022

    When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come.

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  • Heart Health at Any Age

    February 24, 2022

    Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today.

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  • Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!

    February 23, 2022

    As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity.

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  • Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Sovah Health - Danville

    February 22, 2022

    Lisa Chilton, LPN 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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  • We Heart Dessert

    February 22, 2022

    How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence.

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  • Sleeping Beauty

    February 21, 2022

    Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body.

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  • Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart

    February 20, 2022

    Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems.

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  • It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart

    February 19, 2022

    Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day.

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