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Ranson, WV · Health
alextimes.com
Community Health Workers personally connect with public
Health is personal. The meals we cook, the hobbies we enjoy and even how we sleep impact how we feel and how we move through our lives. Yet the systems around us can sometimes feel anything but human. That’s where Community Health Workers come in. These frontline professionals connect residents...
mymajicdc.com
New Rankings Reveal D.C.’s Top-Rated Hospitals
If you’re looking for some of the top-rated hospital care in Washington, D.C., a new ranking is highlighting four facilities across the District. U.S. News & World Report evaluated 11 hospitals in Washington, D.C., with four meeting its standards to be recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. Leading the District...
jems.com
Ambulances Diverted as Threat Puts MD Hospitals on Temporary Lockdown
Tanisha Bhat – The Capital, Annapolis, Md. Luminis Health temporarily placed the emergency departments of both of its hospitals on lockdown after receiving an unverified threat over the phone Monday. Justin McLeod, a spokesperson for the hospital, said in an email that the threat led to Luminis Health Anne...
beckershospitalreview.com
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire 48th hospital
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health plans to acquire Fauquier Health in Warrenton, Va., increasing its hospital footprint to 48 across five states: Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland and South Carolina. Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has signed an asset purchase agreement to transition ownership of Fauquier Health to HealthSpan Partners — a...
nildealnow.com
Humana and Unitedhealthcare Plan Cuts Leave Medicare Advantage Members Facing New Coverage Choices Before the October 15 Open Enrollment Window
WASHINGTON, DC — Medicare Advantage members are seeing more plan exits and benefit changes as major insurers trim offerings for next year. Humana has said it will leave some Medicare Advantage plans, and UnitedHealthcare has also dropped plans that covered more than 600,000 seniors. The changes matter because Medicare...
CBS News
Ascension Saint Agnes nurse retires after 59 years
InsideNoVa
Sentara opens news therapy centers in Manassas, Burke
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has opened two new Sentara Therapy Centers in Manassas and Burke, expanding access to rehabilitation and physical therapy services for residents throughout Prince William and the region. The new locations provide personalized rehabilitation care aimed at helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, improve mobility and return to their favorite activities, according to a Sentara news release. The Manassas facility is at 9962 Liberia Ave., while the Burke center is at 9520 Burke Road. "These new therapy centers bring expert rehabilitation services closer to where people live and work," Jeff Joyner, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center president, said in the release. "Whether someone is recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, rehabilitating after an injury, or working to improve balance and mobility, our experienced therapy team is focused on helping patients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life." The centers are accepting new patients of any age, and walk-ins are welcome. Specialized physical therapy services are provided for: Orthopedic injuriesSports-related conditionsNeurological disordersSpine and back conditionsPostsurgical recovery needsChronic pain Sentara's therapists work with physicians and other health care professionals to develop individualized plans tailored to a patient's specific needs and goals, the release states.