Health

Express Yourself: Using Creative Arts to Heal

When an artist creates something, it’s therapeutic. Tying together two scenes separated by a widening plot hole brings not only a smile to a screenwriter’s face, but also relief. The screenplay marches onward. Each day everyone writes their own screenplay. It’s called life. For some, their muse isn’t so clear, paving plot holes doesn’t come... Read More

Autism Awareness, Features

April 3, 2013

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Sometimes to make a dream come true, all you need is a little inspiration and a lot of faith. Recently, there has been a strong push in this region to rebuild, grow, and strengthen the area. Many people who love this community have invested their time to mold it into a better place. Hampton Wilkins,... Read More

Autism Awareness, Cover Feature

April 1, 2013

Top 10 Tips for Playing It Safe in the Water This Summer

Summer is here and few things feel better on a hot day than cool water. Whether you head to the pool, the beach, or the lake when you take a dip, consider these 10 tips for staying safe in and around the water: 1. Take swimming lessons. If you are an adult who can’t swim,... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Skin Cancer: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Year-round, our doctors, our friends and even our favorite talk show hosts remind us to wear sunscreen and hats, and to limit sun exposure. Despite these warnings, approximately two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. About 68,000 of these cases will be melanoma, the most life-threatening type of skin cancer. Melanoma... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Are You Poised to Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer?

Heat is the number one weather-related killer in America. According to the National Weather Service, heat causes more fatalities per year than floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. In fact, based on the 10-year average from 2000 to 2009, excessive heat claims an average of 162 lives a year. By contrast, hurricanes killed 117; floods,... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Consider Food Safety When Barbecuing

In the summer and particularly on the Fourth of July, barbecues are a way of life. From grilled burgers and chicken to homemade potato salad and coleslaw, nothing beats a barbecue – especially when food safety remains a priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of six people in... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

April 1, 2013

Her Spirit Carries Her

Fredia Martin is a beautiful thirty-something-year-old woman in the prime years of her life. She lives her life to the fullest, with a great job at a supportive company and has two boys, ages nine and fourteen. Like most people, she’s taking life day by day. Her life has challenged her and made her a... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

March 27, 2013

Do I Need Emergent Care or Urgent Care?

If your condition is not life-threatening, then your primary care physician should be your first call. If your primary care doctor is not available, you’re afforded other options. Emergency rooms at hospitals offer inpatient care, emergency and trauma aid 24 hours a day and are prepared to handle potential life-threatening situations. Urgent care centers are... Read More

Emergency Care

March 27, 2013

It’s a New Day in the ER at Danville Regional

There is a song from 1965 that has recently become the anthem for moving forward in life. “Feeling Good” has been featured everywhere from commercials to children’s musicals. The lyrics just make you feel empowered. “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling good.” Nowhere are... Read More

Emergency Care

March 27, 2013

Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?

It’s a question we ask when our bodies tell us that something just isn’t right. Knowing where to go when you need help could save your life, save you time, and/or save you money. Is your condition Emergent (life-threatening) or Urgent (non-life-threatening)? The most important point is that if your condition is life-threatening, you should... Read More

Emergency Care