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FREE 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...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 2, 2021
By Dr. Derek Calkins, ED Provider, Person Memorial Hospital When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to...
read moreWe Heart Dessert
February 23, 2021
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. Luckily for your...
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