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Know Your Numbers
February 02, 2021One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood PressureIs your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 02, 2021Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters:…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 02, 2021As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 02, 2021We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2021Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 02, 2021Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll…
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 01, 2021By Michael DePasquale, PA-C, Person Memorial Hospital If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy, and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason that…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 12, 2021By David Ziolkowski, CEO, Person Memorial Hospital For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings, and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally, I missed visiting my 81-year-old parents in…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 17, 2020By Lindsay B. Atkinson, MBA, BSN, CEN, CCCC A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with…
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Celebrating Safely: How to Keep You, Your Family and Your Community Healthy This Holiday Season
December 01, 2020The final month of the year is 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, it’s a good idea to take a moment and rethink…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
November 30, 2020By Lindsay B. Atkinson, MBA, BSN, CEN, CCCC, Chief Nursing Officer, Person Memorial Hospital With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 05, 2020By Lindsay B. Atkinson, MBA, BSN, CEN, CCCC, Person Memorial Hospital 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,…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
September 30, 2020By Lisa Wilson, MD As we enter the final months of what has undoubtedly 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 critical factor in maintaining your overall health.…
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
September 24, 2020By Lindsay Atkinson, Person Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle, especially when there is that “one more thing” to fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules, and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or…
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Don't Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 15, 2020By Lindsay Atkinson, MBA, BSN, CEN, CCCC, Person Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer It is hard to believe that very soon, the temperature will begin its downward trend in the coming week, and the fall season will already be upon us. Flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.…
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2020 Mercy Award Winner: Jason Whitman
August 11, 2020Roxboro, North Carolina – August 2020 – Person Memorial Hospital recently announced that Jason Whitman has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the…
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Universal Masking
July 20, 2020Person Memorial Hospital is taking every precaution to keep our patients and staff safe, and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. For this reason, we are following the CDC recommendation and North Carolina mandate, that anyone who enters our facility must wear a face mask at all times. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mask from home to help…
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Person Memorial Hospital Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
July 09, 2020Report highlights hospital’s broad impact on Person County in 2019(Roxboro, North Carolina – JULY 9, 2020) – Person Memorial Hospital today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to Person County and illustrates the many ways the…
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Limited Visitation to Begin July 1st
July 09, 2020Person Memorial Hospital will open limited visitation beginning July 1, 2020: Inpatient: 1 well visitor will be allowed per patient admission ED: 1 well visitor will be allowed per patient Surgery: 1 well visitor will be allowed per patient Inpatient Visiting Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday –…
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Maintaining a Clean & Safe Environment
July 07, 2020Person Memorial Hospital (PMH) is committed to providing a clean and safe care environment, and we are taking all precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, providers and those we serve against the spread of illness. Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the…
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