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Lebanon Florist’s Life Blooms After Surgery | Linda's Story
September 20, 2021Lebanon native Linda Nally always dreamed of owning her own floral design shop but when she started experiencing gastrointestinal issues that stumped area physicians, she thought she might have to walk away from her life-long passion.
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Cholesterol 101: What it is and why it matters
September 17, 2021Cholesterol. You probably know that it’s an important factor when it comes to your overall health and wellness, but what is it, exactly? This month marks National Cholesterol Education Month, making it a perfect time to refresh our knowledge on the ins and outs of cholesterol and understand how it affects your health.
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How Much Do You Know About Prostate Cancer?
September 14, 2021Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Dr. David George, an Internal Medicine Physician at Spring View Hospital, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer.
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 08, 2021As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Spring View Hospital, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world.
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Dr. Shane Kibbe, Orthopedic Surgeon, joins Spring View Hospital
August 11, 2021Spring View Hospital is pleased to welcome Shane Kibbe, MD, MSBS, BA to the medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Kibbe will begin providing services for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine patients throughout Lebanon and the surrounding area beginning August 17, 2021.
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 02, 2021If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top.
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month: The benefits of breastfeeding
July 08, 2021Healthy behaviors for new moms and babies take the spotlight this August, as the U.S. celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a project launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to empower women commit to breastfeeding.
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Importance of Screening for Colon Cancer
July 07, 2021In Kentucky, colorectal cancer is the 2nd most common cause of cancer related death and over 2,500 cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the Commonwealth each year.* But did you also now that when found early, colon cancer is almost 100% curative?
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Spring View Hospital Wound Care Center receives two different awards from Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services
June 22, 2021Spring View Hospital physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered recently to recognize the Spring View Wound Care Center as a recipient of both the Center of Distinction Award and the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 22, 2021There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72 percent preferred household chores over going to the doctor.
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Spring View Hospital Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 28, 2021Spring View Hospital recently announced that respiratory therapist John Mark Vance has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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Top of Mind: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health
May 25, 2021When it comes to our health, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are staying up to date on annual exams and screenings, committing to a regular exercise routine, eating nutritious foods and the like. But there is another important facet of our health that we should not ignore – our mental health.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Benefit Skin Cancer Patients After Major Surgery, Radiation
May 21, 2021May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70? If detected early enough, basal or squamous cell skin cancers can be quickly treated with a cure rate of over 90 percent. In some cases a more invasive cancer such as melanoma calls for aggressive measures potentially including surgery, radiation treatments and the surgical application of skin grafts or flaps during the reconstruction phase.
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Spring View Hospital Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
April 24, 2021Spring View Hospital (SVH) today announced that it has been named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader. This designation recognizes hospitals within the LifePoint Health system that have enrolled in the LifePoint National Quality Program and succeeded in transforming their culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement and…
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Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 03, 2021Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind us – thanks to wider vaccine distribution and safe practices to slow the spread…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine
March 06, 2021By Gayla Edlin, Director Emergency Services For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally, I…
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Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
January 28, 2021By Dr. C Bart Dawson, Cardiologist, Spring View Hospital If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 24, 2020A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. As we look…
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Holiday Stress
December 04, 2020Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging SeasonWith its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as…
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End of Year Care
December 04, 2020Give Yourself the Gift of Good HealthAs we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority.Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall…
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