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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
November 15, 2021
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...
read moreHappy Medical Assistants' Week!
October 20, 2021
Not All Heroes Wear Capes! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s all medical assistants, saving the day every day with their super patient care! Medical Assistants' Day (and week) is a great time to express our gratitude for these important members of our team. Medical assistants provide clinical and...
read moreFREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
October 13, 2021
A free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 21 at the Huck Sansbury Gym, 303 S. Morgan Street in Roxboro. Click here for more details.
read moreFREE COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing
October 13, 2021
A new, FREE COVID-19 testing site has opened in Roxboro! See location, hours, and appointment instructions by clicking here.
read moreGet Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
September 30, 2021
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. You can get...
read moreYour Health Means Everything - Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 28, 2021
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...
read moreYour Once-A-Year Day: Get Your Annual Screenings!
September 21, 2021
Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing peripheral artery disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition,...
read moreThe Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
July 19, 2021
By Lisa Wilson, MD When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19...
read moreHealthy Living Spotlight: Practicing Medication Safety
April 20, 2021
Medications are often an essential part of healing from illness or injury and managing ongoing conditions. They can also create a serious risk to your health and the health of others when improperly disposed of or used incorrectly. You can practice safe medication habits by taking these simple steps: Take your...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 12, 2021
By Lindsay Atkinson, CNO, Person Memorial Hospital Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever...
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