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

Safeguard Your Child with Vaccinations & Immunizations

There’s a lot of debate about the risks and benefits of vaccination, but despite the noise, one thing remains clear: vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Among others, they’re recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics and many are required by schools and the... Read More

Children's Health

March 27, 2013

The Pediatrician’s Office Isn’t Just for Sick Children

Parenting isn’t easy. Sometimes, it can turn into one appointment after another and moms and dads can start to see themselves as more of event coordinators and taxi drivers than parents. There is no doubt that weekly dance classes and sports practices and after school activities can become overwhelming. But, parents find a way to... Read More

Children's Health

March 27, 2013

Our Stressed-Out Kids

We’ve all felt the effects of stress at one time or another. Often, we associate stress with the responsibilities of adulthood. Unfortunately, a stress-free childhood is a thing of the past, perhaps even a thing of fantasy. Our children experience an ever-increasing amount of stress and it’s one of our jobs as parents to teach... Read More

Children'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

March 27, 2013

Impeccable Timing Saved My Father’s Life

Phone calls are usually benign. Most often, they are happy chances to catch up with others. But, earlier this year, I realized that you never know what to expect when you answer. My name is Robin Duncan Hasty and I was born and raised in Danville. In fact, I was born in Danville Memorial Hospital... Read More

Emergency Care, Healthy Hearts

Consider Food Safety When Barbecuing

Her Spirit Carries Her

April 2013

Safeguard Your Child with Vaccinations & Immunizations

The Pediatrician’s Office Isn’t Just for Sick Children

Our Stressed-Out Kids

Do I Need Emergent Care or Urgent Care?

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

Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?

Impeccable Timing Saved My Father’s Life

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