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A Winning Recipe

A Winning Recipe

When you pass Piedmont Henry Hospital these days, you can’t help but see the construction of a brand-new patient tower. In 2026, the hospital will have 96 new patient rooms, as well as a brand-new kitchen, cafeteria, and doctor’s lounge. Until then, the dietary department, with its recently doubled staff, will continue to provide three...

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Healthy Eating Around Town

Healthy Eating Around Town

A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go out to eat. While some doctors may recommend eating at home more to stay healthy, Dr. Priya Shah, a physician and Aylo Health’s clinical director also wants patients to be realistic. “Having healthy eating habits...

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The Heart of Healthy Living

The Heart of Healthy Living

Women tend to be the caretaker, the nurturer, the “make it all better” person in families. Many times, neglecting their own health in the process including their heart health. As February is American Heart Month, all of us are reminded to pay attention to our cardiovascular health as heart disease is the leading cause of...

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Caring for the Whole Person

Caring for the Whole Person

The American Cancer Society estimated that there were 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the United States in 2022. That is almost 5,250 people a day who hear the news and then have to navigate through diagnostic testing, various forms of treatment, and numerous other appointments. The oncology services team at Piedmont Henry Hospital,...

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Supporting Young Athletes in Non-Traditional Sports

Supporting Young Athletes in Non-Traditional Sports

The demands of sports like football or basketball are well-known regarding athletic training. However, there are other, often less traditional sports where young athletes push their bodies to the limit, requiring certified athletic trainers (ATs) to adopt specialized approaches. Dance and gymnastics are prime examples of such unique sports. These activities demand extensive training hours...

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Piedmont Henry Hospital’s Front Door

Piedmont Henry Hospital’s Front Door

Observation unit: Julie Churchman, RN, Andrea Santaloci, R, and PCT Lisa Jackson are some of the team members who keep things moving in Piedmont Henry’s Observation Unit. The emergency department at a hospital is typically not where anyone hopes to spend their day or evening. However, when you or a loved one are having a...

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Tips to Keep Child Athletes Safe in Record-High Temperatures

Tips to Keep Child Athletes Safe in Record-High Temperatures

Given the warm temperatures this summer, it is important for parents to know the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to look for when their athletes are exercising or playing in the sun. Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses that may occur in growing athletes if they are not prepared...

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Poor Posture or Scoliosis? 

Poor Posture or Scoliosis? 

While poor posture, caused by tech neck or heavy backpacks, may not directly lead to a scoliosis diagnosis, being proactive about your child’s spine health is important to avoid fatigue and muscle pain. “When we walk, our head and neck should be centered over our hips. With poor posture comes less efficient movement, meaning fatigue...

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A Miraculous Place for a Miracle Young Man

A Miraculous Place for a Miracle Young Man

Before he was born, 17-year-old Mekhi Floyd faced life-threatening challenges. His mom, Altovise Floyd, became concerned about a month before her due date, having noticed limited movement by Mekhi. Seeking medical care, it was determined that she would need to have her baby boy right away and so labor was induced. Mere hours after his...