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Mon Health Medical Center Offers Innovative Virtual Reality Art Therapy to Combat Opioid Abuse and Reduce Pain
-Mon Health Medical Center, a leading community hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, is creating a meaningful impact for its patients undergoing surgery, opioid addiction, and soon cancer treatment through its new virtual reality arts program. The innovative therapy is currently implemented within Urology with plans to introduce it in the infusion center as well as … Continued
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Lewis County students complete Stonewall Academy at Stonewall Jackson Hospital
-A dozen local students recently completed several days of education at the Stonewall Academy of Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital. The academy was coordinated by Amanda Landis, RN, and held during the week of April 16 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital for Lewis County middle school students. The academy is an opportunity for the hospital to … Continued
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Can drinking vinegar lower glucose levels for type 2 diabetics?
-From weight loss and food preservation to medicinal and disinfectant properties, vinegar has a long list of health claims and sworn benefits. While science has yet to back some of them, many studies show that its use in lowering blood glucose may actually hold truth. Researchers in a study published n the Diabetes Care journal … Continued
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Testicular Cancer? When You Should See a Doctor
-By the time a man hits age 50, his chances of developing testicular cancer drops to less than 1 percent. That doesn’t mean men shouldn’t pay attention to signs and symptoms of a potential, growing health issue, says Urologist Jaschar Shakuri-Rad. “While testicular cancer is rare, early detection is important in boosting your chances of … Continued
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3 Steps to a Healthier On-the-go Breakfast
-In between getting dressed, packing lunches and keeping the kids on schedule, mornings can feel chaotic. While a wholesome morning meal sounds like an impossible task, Mon Health Medical Center Dietitian, Robin Redd, takes the brain work out of a healthy breakfast by offering simple tips that even the busiest of families can enjoy. “A … Continued
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Nurse Ramona Nicholas goes the extra mile for Mon Health Medical Center patients
-As a middle schooler, Ramona Nicholas, RN, chose her career path when she read about Florence Nightingale – the founder of modern nursing. Decades later, she’s cared for patients across her home state, eventually landing on the Medicine Unit at Mon Health Medical Center. Her nursing career started in 1980 with a nursing degree from … Continued
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Stonewall Jackson Hospital Infusion Center helps patients through difficult times
-Circumstances have been difficult for Judy Piercy the last couple of years. She suddenly became a widow, and a year later, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Yet she is a positive, friendly person who speaks well of the many people who came forward to support her during her lowest moments. Just a few years ago, … Continued
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The Keto Diet—Is it worth the hype?
-The keto diet has become a popular way to lose weight —but is it worth the hype? Mon Health Diabetes Education Coordinator, Andrea McCarty, explains the science behind keto and why it may not be the most effective way to keep the weight off. Everywhere you look, low-carb lifestyles are growing in popularity among those … Continued
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5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk
-Colorectal cancer, also referred to as colon cancer, is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It’s also one of the most preventable types of cancers, says Mon Health Oncologist Vaibhav Verma. “Colorectal cancer can be one of the most preventable and treatable cancers—if caught early,” said Dr. Verma. “Taking steps to … Continued
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7 Nutrition Tips for Breastfeeding Mothers
-Between lack of sleep and non-stop cluster feeding, eating healthy while breastfeeding can fall low on your priority list. But maintaining a healthy diet is not just necessary for easing back into a healthy pre-pregnancy weight. It’s also important for boosting mood and energy levels, which can both be in short supply during the postpartum … Continued