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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressure Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Know Your Numbers
February 06, 2022One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that play an important role for your heart: Blood pressure Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. Normal range for blood pressure should be below 120/80. If your numbers are at…
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Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love
February 05, 2022Eating smart for your heart starts at home. But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy? We’ve compiled a guide to help you plan your next grocery trip to stock up on nutritious foods that can help you and your family stay healthy – and satisfied at the dinner table, today and every day. 10 Pantry Essentials Dinner starters: Dried…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
February 04, 2022As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch
February 03, 2022We’ve all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies. A character is walking along when, suddenly, they grab their chest – wincing with pain – and immediately tell someone, “Call 911! I’m having a heart attack!” While that certainly does happen, the reality is that heart attacks can strike much more subtly – even happening to…
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30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away
February 02, 2022Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life? It can even be simple activities that are easier to incorporate into your schedule, like taking your dog for a jog, tossing a ball with your kids or sunset walk in the neighborhood. According to the American Heart Association, walking is the simplest positive…
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Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health
February 01, 2022Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. Each day in February, we’ll be…
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WMC's Newly Renovated Outpatient Entrance Now Open
January 19, 2022Wilson Medical Center’s newly renovated Outpatient Registration area opened for patients and visitors on Monday, January 17. At the same time, the hospital’s main entrance will close temporarily, as a crane will be located in front of the hospital for approximately 10 weeks, beginning at the end of January. Visitor assistance will temporarily relocate to…
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Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Wilson Medical Center
December 08, 2021Patricia Lucas of Wilson Medical Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award ® For Extraordinary Nurses . The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Patricia, a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Wilson Medical Center, was presented the award on Friday, November 5.…
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Celebrating the Holidays Safely
December 06, 2021By Ron Stahl, Chief Medical Officer The holidays are here. It’s a season we look forward to all year – the chance to reunite with family, celebrate with friends and enjoy time off with loved ones. And this holiday season is looking to be a brighter one than last year. In terms of the pandemic, we are in a much better place this year than we were in 2020. Thanks in large…
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End of Year Care
December 03, 2021By: Wanda Sanders, MSN, DNP, AGNP-C Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it now is a great opportunity to really get the most…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 29, 2021November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month . Cancer awareness comes in many forms, but here we will talk about prevention. Prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. This can be done by decreasing risk factors. A risk factor is something that increases the chance of getting a cancer. There are several risk factors for lung cancer including: tobacco…
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 03, 2021By Sayeed Hossain, MD, FACP, FCCP, Pulmonologist If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting…
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Your Health Means Everything - Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 26, 2021Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year’s flu cases were…
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COVID-19 and Cancer Screening
October 21, 2021Co-Authored by: Linda M. Sutton, MD, Medical Director, Duke Cancer Network & Bryant Washington, Senior Director of Program Affiliations, Duke Cancer Network Cancer screening is one of the most effective tools in the fight against cancer. Finding a cancer early, allows cancer to be treated at a stage when the cancer is more likely to respond to treatments. COVID-19 has…
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Dr. Jordan Shealy Joins Wilson Medical Center
October 07, 2021Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jordan Shealy, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Shealy is practicing with Drs. Emil Cekada, George Isaacs and William Rucker at North Carolina Surgery at Wilson. Dr. Shealy is a board-eligible general surgeon. He comes to Wilson after recently completing his general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science…
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Dr. Andre Dixon Joins Wilson Medical Center
October 06, 2021Wilson Medical Center is pleased to welcome Andre Dixon, M.D., to its medical staff.
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Wilson Medical Center Transitions to New Radiology Services Provider
October 05, 2021Wilson Medical Center is committed to delivering high-quality care close to home for the communities we serve. To do so, we regularly evaluate our scope of services to ensure that they are meeting the dynamic needs of our communities. On September 7, we transitioned to a new radiology services provider, Raleigh Radiology Associates. Founded in 1950, Raleigh Radiology is a…
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Get Your Mammo: It's an hour that could save your life
October 05, 2021According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers.
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Wilson Medical Center Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Providers Announce Relationship with Wilson County Schools
September 29, 2021Wilson Physician Services is excited to kick off the fall sports season with the announcement of a relationship with Wilson County Schools. Wilson Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, part of Wilson Physician Services, is now the official provider of sports medicine and athletic training services for Wilson County Schools. On July 12, the three high school athletic…
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