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Novel Coronavirus (COVID–19)
March 05, 2020Person Memorial Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers and visitors. We are continuing to work closely with the Person County Health Department and following guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and…
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It’s Heart Month! Give Your Heart the Attention It Deserves to Stay Healthy All Year Long
February 04, 2020By Tori Bradsher, MD, Cardiologist With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hearts seem to be everywhere you look this time of year. That’s why it is especially fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart disease and how we can help prevent it. It’s also the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves to take good…
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BE COOL: Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
June 03, 2019With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy this season, following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a…
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Protecting Yourself and Our Community from the Late Flu Season
February 05, 2019By Mahesh Borhade, MD, Hospitalist and Medical Director of Hospitalist Medicine and ECUWhile February often is the peak of the flu season, a period which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May, this year has seen a late arrival of the virus. The influenza virus can cause mild to severe illness and, in some situations, can lead to death.…
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A Gift That Keeps Giving: Consider the Life-Saving Gift of a Blood Donation this January
January 21, 2019By Merita Burney, Chief Nursing Officer, Person Memorial Hospital 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,…
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever: 10 Tips to Help You Manage Your Stress, Sleep Better and Be Healthier
January 21, 2019Featuring Tips by Dr. Carla Rudolph The beginning of a new year means a fresh start. It is an opportunity to tackle new projects, set new goals and find new opportunities to get and stay healthy – including reducing the amount of stress in your life. But why does stress play such an important role in our health? There are a number of reasons, according to Dr. Carla…
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