Summer is a time when people love to be outside and feel the warmth of the sun against their skin. But it’s also a time to think about the harmful effects too much sun can cause the skin, including wrinkles, loose skin, spots and even skin cancer.
With COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, it’s still important to look after yourself by getting the medical care you need to stay healthy.
As part of its commitment to the health care of the community, as well as the safety of patients and employees, Mountain Health Network (MHN) is implementing new restricted visitation policies for both Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) in response to Coron…
The American Heart Association’s Huntington Heart Walk, presented by St. Mary’s Regional Heart Institute, is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity. But this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heart Walk i…
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. An important way to prevent and treat stroke is through education. May is American Stroke Month, a time to spotlight stroke and create awareness of what a stroke is, how it can be prevented and what th…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force individuals to stay indoors and decrease their amount of socialization, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting depression and stress are on the rise. Fear, anxiety and worry about the interruption of life can have a negative effect on m…
Huntington’s Kitchen, the outreach community food center of Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) and home of Marshall University’s Department of Dietetics, was unanimously accepted into the prestigious Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC). TKC is a dynamic, action-oriented network of thought-lea…
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered everyone’s daily lives, including how people grieve the loss of a loved one. Dealing with loss and grief can be aided through the support of licensed counselors at the Cabell Huntington Hospital Counseling Center.
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer for both men and women in the United States. Less than half of people with lung cancer survive after being diagnosed, according to the American Lung Association. However, when cancer is detected early, especially before it has had a chance to sprea…
Chronic pain affects more than 100 million Americans, an incidence rate that outpaces heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. Research suggests that, in total, the condition costs the American population an estimated 515 million workdays annually and generates upwards of 40 million visi…
You don’t have to leave home to get the care you need.
Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center offer screenings that provide early detection of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and over. It is the second leading cance…
Highly specialized cardiovascular services are greatly needed in our community as heart disease is the No. 1 killer among adults. For more than 40 years, St. Mary’s Medical Center has been a nationally recognized leader in cardiac care.