Accidents and injuries can limit a person’s ability to perform daily tasks. The good news is that physical therapy programs can help individuals get back to their level of functioning. The procedure also helps to improve the wellbeing and health of the patient. If you have a physical problem, ask your doctor to refer you to a physical therapy company…
Did you know that more than 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments were performed in the United States in 2012? This is because cosmetic procedures are designed to improve the appearance of certain areas of the body, such as the skin. In fact, there are several cosmetic skin treatments available, and each one is beneficial in its own way.…
These days, many people are looking to alternative health practices to supplement the Western medicine they already rely on. One such practice is acupuncture, which is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. Acupuncture has become very popular in recent times, 6.5% of Americans attest to having undergone acupuncture treatments, and of those, 22% visited an acupuncturist during the past year. In…
Over the last few years, the number of urgent care facilities has risen dramatically in order to support the overused infrastructure of the Emergency Room system. Now I am sure that many readers already know how overcrowded and expensive emergency rooms can be. Two years ago I broke my arm while riding my skateboard to work and it took eight…
Major depression has become more and more prevalent in recent years. Although the phrase has been thrown around a great deal, many people still have misguided notions about what depression actually is; what are the causes of depression and what are the symptoms of depression are questions to which the average lay person does not know the answers. As well,…
Why is going to the ER about to get even more expensive? According to ER doctors, too many Americans are abusing emergency departments and emergency care, and hospitals are no longer going to stand for it. On top of bills that may amount to tens of thousands, ERs will also be tacking on upfront charges for some patients. Who will…
No matter where you are in life, skin care is important at any age. However, finding the right dermatologist might be difficult and even expensive, especially if you do not have insurance. The good news is that because of the popularity of skin care and its benefits to overall health, you may be able to find a discount dermatologist near…
Cabell Huntington Hospital sued over cleaning of wound Clyde Mitchell Copley went to Huntington Hospital for cleaning his wound but he he was not treated well. He said to the Cabell Circuit Court while filing his complaint that a physician of Huntington Hospital was not professionally a doctor. He failed to clean his wound which resulted in a big infection and foot surgery. Copley…
Virginia, West Virginia broadcast stations honored In the 2014 Associated Press Broadcasters Contest, WVIR-TV in Charlottesville earned the honor for small market television while WWBT-TV won Outstanding News Operation for large market television. On the radio side, the WVPN-FM, Charleston, W.Va earned Outstanding News Operation award where as WMUL-FM, Huntington, W.Va. the flagship station for Marshall University earned the award…
List of hospitals in West Virginia 1. Broaddus Hospital – Philippi, West Virginia 2. Cabell Huntington Hospital – Huntington, West Virginia 3. Stevens Clinic Hospital (closed) Welch, West Virginia 4. Thomas Memorial Hospital – South Charleston, West Virginia 5. United Hospital Center – Clarksburg, West Virginia 6. Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Beckley, West Virginia 7. Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Louis A. Johnson VAMC) – Clarksburg, West…
