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Health Expo coming in October!

2008-07-25T16:29:41.636142-04:00

The Herald-Dispatch is sponsoring the Health & Fitness Expo Saturday, October 11, 2008 This free event takes place at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dermalogica Skin Care Center

2008-07-25T16:28:41.373879-04:00

Bodyworks Spa & Art Gallery was the first day spa of its kind in the Tri-State offering not only a venue for local artisans to display & sell their work, but a quiet, professional atmosphere. Kim Donnally, owner ,has over 20 years experience in the massage field and holds licenses in both WV & OH. She has worked with medical professionals and holds certifications in Neuromuscular, Reflexology, Sports , Pregnancy, and Hot Stone.

Cornerstone hospital specializes in long-term care

2008-07-25T16:27:30.081597-04:00

Cornerstone Hospital of Huntington is a 28 bed long-term acute care hospital. We're unique in the area. In fact, there are only two long-term acute care hospitals in the state.

Area medical group expands by adding Occupational Medicine to services

2008-07-25T16:26:15.465957-04:00

Ohio Valley Physicians, a leading area medical group has further expanded it's services to include specialty care in Occupational Medicine with the addition of Dr. Paul Craig to the group which brings an added facet to this unique area of medicine. Dr. Craig is a Board Certified specialist in Occupational medicine and has over 25 years of experience. Dr. Craig received his training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta Georgia, The University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas and while serving as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force.

KDMC opens one-of-a-kind Cardiac Cath Lab

2008-07-25T16:48:07.661627-04:00

King's Daughters Medical Center yesterday opened a new cardiac catheterization lab that is the first of its kind in the nation. The lab features equipment and software with enhanced capabilities from Philips Medical Systems. The lab is capable of accommodating interventions for the heart and peripheral arteries, whereas most labs are dedicated to one or the other, but not both. KDMC now has a total of 10 cath labs, and on Tuesday, May 27, reached a new record of completing 101 procedures in a single day.

King's Daughters first in region to use new limb-saving device that cuts through hard plaque

2008-07-25T16:43:15.712172-04:00

ASHLAND KY, June 25, 2008 - Vascular and endovascular surgeon Omran Abul-Khoudoud, M.D., and a team of support staff at King's Daughters Medical Center are first in the region to treat patients with a new minimally invasive plaque-busting device called the Diamondback 360?TM Orbital Atherectomy System.

Frequently Asked Questions

2008-07-25T16:31:13.411063-04:00

When should hospice care be considered?
At any time during a life-limiting illness, it is appropriate to discuss all options for care available to a patient, including hospice. The time may come when pain and other distressing symptoms interfere with a patient's daily life and normal routine. Hospice concentrates on comfort measures that may actually improve the patient's quality of life. The earlier hospice is involved, the more likely it is that a patient's final days, weeks or months can be comfortable and satisfying.

Hospice of Huntington: A special way of caring

2008-07-25T16:44:18.045316-04:00

Ask most people what they know about Hospice of Huntington, and you'll likely get such responses as, "It's where people go to die," or "They take care of people right before they die." While neither response is entirely incorrect, some clarification may be needed. Yes, it's true that we care for patients who are dying. However, today hospice is seen by many as a philosophy, rather than a place. The hospice approach to care is a comprehensive program for terminally ill patients to help them live to the fullest by meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life.

Health Expo coming in October

2008-05-02T09:56:15.048634-04:00

The Herald-Dispatch is sponsoring the Health & Fitness Expo Saturday, October 11, 2008 This free event takes place at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Home Instead Launches Campaign to Get Seniors and Their Families Talking

2008-05-02T09:55:12.968863-04:00

Your dad’s neighbor just called to tell you that your 79-year-old father sideswiped his parked vehicle and nearly hit a child standing nearby. Was it an isolated slip-up or the sign that it’s time for your dad to think about giving up his car keys? More importantly, how do you begin the discussion about such a potentially volatile subject?