Lifestyles

Danville Regional Medical Center’s Chief Servant

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

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March 2, 2012

Improving the Experience by Improving the Process

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

Lifestyles

March 2, 2012

Letting Go

When Medicine Is No Longer Enough One of the buzzwords in healthcare today is “Compassionate Care”. It’s a catchy phrase that works well in ad copy but, it is also the way many healthcare providers approach their jobs. A prime example of “compassionate care” can be found in the actions of individuals who dedicate their... Read More

Lifestyles

March 2, 2012

Moving Forward After an Injury or Illness

An injury or illness can be a life changing event. It can result in a series of medical steps that each have the goal of returning you to the quality of life you had before. Each transition has its own goals and challenges. But, reaching certain milestones helps make the challenging journey rewarding. When people... Read More

Lifestyles

March 2, 2012

Hospice or Home Health – Which is Right for You?

Hospice Focus Hospice provides care to the patient and family and focuses on comfort and quality of life. It manages the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Eligibility Hospice is for patients with life limiting illnesses who are not seeking curative treatment. Services require a physician order and certification of... Read More

Lifestyles

March 2, 2012

The Silent Killer – Diabetes

According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States – a whopping 8.3 percent of the population – have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, specifically, is increasingly considered a national epidemic – a health crisis that has hit working class and poor communities with a powerful punch. Let’s take a... Read More

Lifestyles

March 2, 2012

Changing Your Life, One Wise Decision at a Time

Decision making is a life skill that isn’t necessarily taught in schools. It’s learned behavior that often comes from the phrase, “He’ll have to learn that for himself.” On some levels it’s an element of maturity, but on another level it’s a culmination of our life experiences. Too often, the ability to make good decisions... Read More

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