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February DAISY Award Winner
February 19, 2025
Sealey Wright, RN of Sovah Health – Martinsville was honored today with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save a Life
February 7, 2025
When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their...
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Sovah Health Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist
January 27, 2025
Sovah Health announced that Mohammed Akhter, MD, has joined its medical staff and is offering cardiovascular services for patients at Sovah Heart & Vascular – Danville.
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Planning a Healthy New Year in 2025
January 21, 2025
Each January, thousands of Americans flock to local gyms and supermarkets, determined to make good on resolutions to exercise more, eat better, and live healthier lives. By February, many of these goals have fallen by the wayside. New Year’s resolutions are very popular in the U.S., but some studies show...
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Sovah Health Welcomes First Baby of 2025
January 3, 2025
Sovah Health is ringing in 2025 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 15 ounces and measuring 19 inches, Waylen was born to Willow, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at 4:09am.
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December DAISY Award Winner
December 13, 2024
Lauren Harless, RN of Sovah Health – Danville was honored today with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
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Sovah Health Recognized for Excellence with ACC Heart Failure Accreditation
December 6, 2024
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Sovah Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure.
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The Virginia Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll for Danville & Martinsville Campuses
December 4, 2024
Sovah Health's Danville and Martinsville campuses were recognized for their antimicrobial stewardship efforts in 2024, receiving Gold Status and 3-star honors on the Virginia Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. This recognition highlights their successful adherence to CDC's core elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs. The achievement reflects the teamwork of Sovah Health...
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Sovah Patient Testimonial - Whitney's Story
December 3, 2024
Congratulations to Whitney Russell who recently completed her chemotherapy treatments at Sovah Cancer Center.
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November 29, 2024
Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues facing Americans today and is listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, this equates to...
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