Why is it so hard to become or stay healthy? We have the brains and all the necessary human equipment to achieve great health. So why is it so hard? Why are so many people dying from obesity, bad cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.? I believe we are missing three important steps or... Read More
When a doctor tells a woman she has breast cancer, her first thought may be “Why me?” But often her second thought is “I will beat this.” And for 2.6 million women who have defeated cancer and are living life to the fullest, they were right. Deaths from breast cancer have decreased every year since... Read More
Danville Regional Medical Center (DRMC) has seen its share of controversy. From the first moment it was sold, it was under a microscope, and wherever fault could be found, it was. Much of the community galvanized against it and public perception plummeted. But the tide has turned. Lifepoint Hospitals, a leading hospital company, made a... Read More
When someone says “you have a big heart,” they usually mean you are a generous and loving person. But, do you give back to yourself? Even the most giving individuals can neglect their own heart. Statistics have shown that our community does not have the best track record when it comes to making good, heart-healthy... Read More
A couple of years ago, a recall of hand sanitizers from hospitals brought Patient Safety Awareness to the forefront of the health care discussion. Improving patient safety practices and significantly decreasing preventable medical errors has long been a goal of hospitals around the country. At Danville Regional Medical Center, Patient Safety Officer Teresa Pruitt is... Read More
