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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 09, 2020By Chase King, DO As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
December 02, 2020The American College of Cardiology has recognized Wythe County Community Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Wythe County Community Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 26, 2020By Vicki Parks, Chief Executive Officer The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community,…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 26, 2020By Grant Barraclough, Chief Nursing Officer Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and…
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Vicki Parks Named CEO of Wythe County Community Hospital
November 14, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital announced today that Vicki Parks has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective December 14, 2020. A veteran healthcare leader, Parks comes to Wythe County Community Hospital from Wilson Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, in Wilson, N.C., where she has served as chief operating officer (COO) since May 2019. Parks replaces…
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Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Kicks Off Diabetes Awareness Campaign
October 27, 2020In recognition of November’s Diabetes Awareness Month, the Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center® at Wythe County Community Hospital, a member of the Healogics® network, is participating in Healogics’ National Diabetes Awareness Campaign. This means the Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center will be educating the local community about the…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Welcomes Lesco Rogers, MD
September 11, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Lesco Rogers as our newest member to the medical staff. Dr. Rogers will join Wythe Center for Pain Management located at the Rogney-Jackson Medical Complex at 360 Virginia Avenue, Wytheville. Dr. Rogers received his medical degree from Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire. Dr. Rogers completed a…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 08, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Virginia Department of Health/Mount Rogers Health District, as…
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Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Raises Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease
August 07, 2020Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a condition that develops when the arteries, that supply blood to the internal organs, arms and legs, become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. PAD affects between eight and 12 million people in the U.S., contributes to difficult to heal wounds and is associated with amputation. Though the symptoms may be…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
July 07, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a little…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
July 04, 2020Hospitals are full of unsung heroes – people who take care and concern for others to a whole new level. Wythe County Community Hospital is singing the praises of one such individual. Zane Perkins was awarded the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award. Established in 2002 to honor the life of Scott Mercy, founding Chairman and CEO of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., the…
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Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
June 11, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital celebrates the Center of Distinction award, which was given to Wythe Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a…
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Mayor Presents Proclamation to Wythe County Community Hospital
May 14, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital received an official proclamation by Wytheville Town Council naming May 10 -16, 2020 as National Hospital Week for Wytheville. Mayor Beth Taylor presented the proclamation to Wythe County Community Hospital’s CEO, Joseph Wilkins. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS, healthcare is critical to sustaining and improving the communities we…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Marks National Hospital Week
May 12, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking care of people in their…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
May 12, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needsBy: Grant Barraclough, Chief Nursing Office of Wythe County Community HospitalKnowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move…
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Wythe County Community Hospital to resume elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures
May 08, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was made in accordance with federal…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Marks National Nurses Month Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 07, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated…
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Wythe County Community Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 01, 2020Wythe County Community Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Wythe County Community Hospital’s achievements providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is a letter…
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Keeping our patients safe during COVID-19
April 29, 2020By: Erica Bobbitt, RN and Infection Preventionist/House Supervisor at Wythe County Community Hospital Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation,…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 24, 2020By Grant Barraclough, Chief Nursing Officer When 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. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in…
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