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Getting Back to Business Safely
May 13, 2020
Vaughan Regional Medical Center to resume elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures Process to resume procedures will be gradual, taking extra precautions to ensure safety of patients, employees Selma, AL, April 30, 2020– Vaughan Regional Medical Center announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective...
read moreHeart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2020
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your family’s...
read moreDid You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 27, 2020
How well do you take care of your teeth and gums? Some research has shown a link between poor oral health and poor heart health. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased heart disease risk and that poor oral health can increase the risk of bacterial infection...
read moreMinutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 26, 2020
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die within an hour of their...
read moreFive Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 25, 2020
Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart HealthYou probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed...
read moreHeart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2020
Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember...
read moreSleeping Beauty
February 22, 2020
Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens...
read moreIt Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 21, 2020
Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy. Your adult heart beats about 100,000...
read moreYour Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 19, 2020
Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart 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, it’s...
read moreHow to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2020
Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease can have a big impact on the likelihood of a positive outcome and a strong recovery when issues arise. Besides recognizing these in yourself, it’s also important to be able to recognize them in your loved ones and be able...
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