Medical device innovations lead to extraordinary advances From custom prosthetics to minimally invasive surgery, innovations in medical devices are leading to some astonishing advances. One example: an artificial heart that uses plastic tubes instead of ...
Iron matters for patients with chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in the United States, impacting more than 25 million Americans, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Kidneys perform many important f...
Sleep in America: Exercise your right to sleep [Infographic] The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) conducted the 2013 Sleep in America Poll showing that 1 in 4 people report their overall sleep quality as “bad.” On average, people say they need 7 hours and 17...
Graduate certificates help nurses advance their careers (BPT) - As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, industry demand for more highly educated nurses is growing. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows current and ...
Diet rich in nutrients promotes a lifetime of healthy vision (BPT) - From dry eye to age-related eye diseases, research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our eyes. Caring for eyes includes looking carefully at what you ...
Knowing your risks for type 2 diabetes (BPT) - Understanding your risk for developing type 2 diabetes, or getting an early diagnosis, is critical to successful treatment and delaying or preventing some of its complications such as hear...
Resistant hypertension [Infographic] Hypertension is a substantial and growing global health problem, affecting 972 million people worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet. Despite focused efforts and the intro...
Three tips to make your hospital stay safer (BPT) - Each year, millions of Americans seek hospital care to treat a wide range of medical problems – from accidental injuries to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. While the majority of pat...
Rethink what you drink [Infographic] By now, it’s safe to assume that most people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier. In fact, just one week into January, a quarter of New Year's resolutions are nothing bu...
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans lives with a rare disease (BPT) - Did you know that the same number of people die each year from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, as breast cancer? And yet IPF, a rare and debilitating disease that causes permanent s...
100 North Main Street, Galax, VA 24333
phone: (276) 236-3500
Discover Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, where Art is for Everyone!
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts is a year-round art school for all ages, abilities, and skill leve...
8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382
phone: 276-620-6800
We are a scenic tourist attraction in the Blue Ridge mountains with a 100 ft. observation tower. Also a retail country store/gift shop featuring local crafters & gifts. We a...
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