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If I’m having a heart attack, can LewisGale Hospital...

May 19, 2015

Absolutely, we can care for you! LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is the first hospital in the New River Valley to have a Percutaneous Coronary ...

Why is it so important to control my diabetes?

April 25, 2015

Uncontrolled diabetes affects your entire body. It can damage your kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart. I emphasize a well-balanced diet and exercise...

I’ve heard there’s a new option for breast cancer...

April 25, 2015

We are very pleased to be able to offer this new technology to our patients. LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is only the second hospital in Virginia...

I’ve heard female athletes are at greater risk...

March 20, 2015

More and more athletic women and girls are injuring their knees, and females are participating in more sports than ever before like basketball...

How can I tell if my child has an ear infection?

March 20, 2015

Children with ear infections almost always have a true fever, greater than 100.4. Without the fever, it is likely viral or something else. They...

I twisted my knee and now have pain and instability...

March 20, 2015

First, it is important to determine the actual cause or diagnosis. Important questions in your physical history involve the way the injury occurred...

Why is red hair so unique, and is it really going...

March 17, 2015

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, LewisGale Regional Health System is giving a nod to all the wonderful redheads in our population. Some famous ...

Appendicitis – What is it and why is it so dangerous?

March 6, 2015

The appendix is a small, tube-like vestigial organ that hangs from the large intestine, with an immune-related function early in life, but adults...

Healthy Eating Leads to Better Health: March is...

March 4, 2015

March is National Nutrition Month and a time to understand and focus on how food choices and physical activity habits play an important role ...

After eating fried foods, I often have severe ...

March 4, 2015

Your symptoms could be a sign of a problem with your gallbladder caused by gallstones or some other inflammation. The most common symptoms include...

Who is at risk for Colon Cancer? Should I be screened?

March 3, 2015

March is colon cancer awareness month. Getting screened for colon cancer could save your life. According to the CDC, if everyone 50 years of ...

What is the difference between a DO and MD? Are...

March 1, 2015

There are two types of physicians who practice medicine, DO’s (Doctors of Osteopathy) and MD’s (Medical Doctors). Their medical training is essentially...

What is a Stent?

February 2, 2015

A stent is a medical device that supports tissue, but most commonly, the term refers to a specific medical device that is placed into an artery...

What Should I do if I get Chest Pain?

February 2, 2015

An acute episode of chest discomfort could be related to a condition called angina, which describes discomfort in the chest related to coronary...

Why should I be concerned about my blood pressure?

February 2, 2015

When your blood pressure is high it puts stress on your heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels. Over time, this condition can damage...

What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart...

February 2, 2015

Many daily habits can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of having another heart attack.

Why would someone need Coronary Bypass Surgery?

February 2, 2015

The surgery can improve a patient’s quality of life and in certain cases, quantity of life.

What are the best exercises for heart health?

February 2, 2015

Walking, running, swimming, biking, weight training and yoga are all excellent exercises for heart health.

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