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TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 2016 • JANUARY 2017

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MEDI•CABU•LARY Local experts define health-related terms

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JUST ASK

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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HEALTH POINTS

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THE ANATOMY CHALLENGE

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FIT BITS | Fitness Fusion

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NUTRITION

Test your knowledge when it comes to GESTATIONAL DIABETES

GROWING BELLIES MEANS GROWING CONCERN

5 HEALTH TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Check out these simple tips that will help you ring in the New Year happy and healthy!

OurHealth's Best Bedside Manner Awards honor medical providers who were voted by the local community for their kindness, empathy and attentiveness—attributes that go a long way in gaining a patient’s confidence.

John Russell, BS, ACSM, a personal trainer at Green Ridge Recreation Center, shares the many training benefits of fusion fitness classes.

Oliveto Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars in Roanoke shares healthy winter recipes including Oliveto Chili, Linguine with Chicken and Vegetables, and Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

Interesting facts and tidbits about health

The abundant information provided by the internet and social media might make having a healthy pregnancy and preparing a mother’s body for the rigorous road ahead seem easier. However, a lingering concern for some women is whether or not they will develop gestational diabetes.

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Healthcare questions answered by local professionals

A listing of new physicians, providers, locations and upcoming events in the Roanoke and New River Valleys' communities

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HELLO, HEALTH Capturing the spirit of those working in healthcare and of people leading healthy lives through photos

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THE BRIDGE TO BETTER HEALTH STARTS WITH PRIMARY CARE SERIES PART 6 | MEASURE YOUR CARE The final article in our yearlong series about primary care focuses on how you can Celebrate Your Care. We’ll delve into your part of the patient-physician partnership.

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CLOSER LOOK Images reflecting the landscape of healthcare in the Roanoke and New River Valleys * PLUS * a chance to win a free year's subscription to OurHealth! www.OurHealthswva.com

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LOCAL EXPERTS D E F I N E H E A LT H R E L AT E D T E R M S

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It is very important to have a physician evaluate you if you have had any significant known exposure to asbestos. Some common symptoms include a persistent cough or difficulty breathing, pain in the chest or chest wall, pain, lumps or swelling in the abdomen, unexplained weight loss and fatigue.

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What is restorative nursing?

Restorative nursing programs aim to promote independence and improve or maintain a resident’s ability to complete or assist in the activities of daily living. As such, restorative nursing can address range of motion, bed mobility, ambulation, transferring, toileting, splint or brace assistance, dressing or grooming, and eating or swallowing.

Restorative nursing is a program monitored by a licensed nurse who works with the resident, their family and their healthcare team.

A restorative nursing program is different from a maintenance program, as it requires measurable objectives and interventions, care planning and a nurse assessment periodically in the health record.

Restorative nursing tasks can only be provided by personnel who are specifically trained in restorative care.

Increased independence and the promotion of a high quality of life is the ultimate goal of a restorative program.

Raegan Farmer, RN

Highland Ridge Rehab Center Dublin | 540.674.4193 www.thelandmarkgroupllc.com

– Hetzal Hartley, MD

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What is rightsizing?

Life is all about adapting, and “rightsizing” means adapting positively to a physical change in circumstance. The opportunity to rightsize applies most dramatically when one is faced with the option of moving. Life’s last few decades frequently bring health challenges, and rightsizing is a dynamic and proactive way to enhance your quality of life by reducing your footprint.

In rightsizing, less becomes more.

Don’t be afraid to hit the delete button. Having less furniture to dust and no yard to maintain gives you more time to pursue new friendships and activities. Rightsizing means putting your lifestyle on a diet by making the right choices. It is not unlike going to a buffet — don’t take what will make you uncomfortably “full.” Realize that you can be comfortable with much less. You can rightsize with grace and style and be happier because of it.

Linda Balentine, Founder

Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services Roanoke | 540.982.5800 www.CrowningTouchUSA.com

What is malignant mesothelioma?

Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer that originates in the cells that form the lining of many areas in the body. It is most often found in the pleural lining of the chest and lungs or the peritoneum that lines the abdomen and most of its organs.

Mesothelioma is associated with people who have had long-term or heavy exposure to asbestos. This is often seen in the construction, shipbuilding and demolition industries.

After exposure, it generally takes years for the cancer to develop, with an average delay of around 30 years.

It is very important to have a physician evaluate you if you have had any significant known exposure to asbestos. Some common symptoms include a persistent cough or difficulty breathing, pain in the chest or chest wall, pain, lumps or swelling in the abdomen, unexplained weight loss and fatigue.

Early diagnosis and treatment is important to improve the outcome in those suffering from mesothelioma.

Hetzal Hartley, MD

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.985.8521 www.carilionclinic.org

H E A LT H C A R E QUESTIONS ANSWERED

BY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

To qualify, the veteran must have an honorable discharge (Form DD214) from the U.S. armed forces as well as Virginia residency at the time of admission or have entered into the armed forces from Virginia.

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Common therapy treatments or modalities such as ultrasounds, deep tissue massage, and heat and electrical stimulation can be very helpful in controlling many of FMD’s symptoms.

In physical therapy, movement is good, with regular, appropriate exercises selected to address the individual's specific weaknesses, pain patterns, or postural changes.

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What are the eligibility requirements for admission to the Virginia Veterans Care Center?

Many people are under the impression that the veteran needs to have been injured at the time of service to be eligible for the Virginia Veterans Care Center. You DO NOT need to have a Service-Connected Disability to be eligible for admission to the Virginia Veterans Care Center.

The Virginia Veterans Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home skilled care, dementia and Alzheimer care and hospice. We also accept Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.

We at the Virginia Veterans Care Center feel that when we needed you, you were there. Now, when you need us, we are going to offer you the best care possible. It is not a duty, but an honor to care for Virginia’s veterans.

Patti Smith, Director of Admissions and Marketing Virginia Veterans Care Center Roanoke | 540.982.2860 www.dvs.virginia.gov

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How can physical therapy help to manage fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (FMD) is a muscle disorder that causes widespread muscle pain and tenderness. There is no definitive known cause, but FMD often starts during times of high stress. The symptoms usually develop slowly over several weeks, and the reported areas of pain are located in a distinct pattern throughout the body, including the upper back, head, thighs, abdomen, and hips. Fibromyalgia is also commonly associated with headaches, debilitating fatigue, depression, anxiety disorders, and disturbed sleep patterns. Physical therapy can be very helpful in educating individuals about changes in their posture and movement patterns that may actually make the primary symptoms worse.

Specific joints may show limited movement capabilities (loss of range of motion or ROM) or even joint contractures, which can make regular daily activities much more difficult. Common therapy treatments or modalities such as ultrasounds, deep tissue massage, and heat and electrical stimulation can be very helpful in controlling many of FMD’s symptoms. In physical therapy, movement is good, with regular, appropriate exercises selected to address the individual's specific weaknesses, pain patterns, or postural changes. This is the best way to deal with FMD-related complaints.

Bill Mercer, PT

Professional Therapies, Inc. Roanoke | 540.982.2208 www.professionaltherapies.org

What are some symptoms of Crohn’s disease?

Crohn's disease is a major type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). People with this disease have inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the gastrointestinal (GI) system.

An important feature of Crohn's disease is that the inflammation often affects the deep layers of the bowel tissue. Crohn's disease can occur in any part of the GI tract, but it is most frequently found in the large bowel and the last part of the small intestine.

Patients with Crohn’s disease can have mild to severe symptoms. The onset is usually gradual, but it can be sudden. There can also be periods of time where the patient experiences no symptoms at all (remission).

For people with the active disease, the common symptoms may include diarrhea with cramping, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, blood in the stool, pain or drainage near the anus, low-grade fevers, fatigue, mouth sores, decreased appetite and weight loss.

In most cases, the current therapies can lead to long-term remission.

C. Loong Miao, MD, MPH LewisGale Gastroenterology Salem | 540.772.5970 www.lgphysicians.com

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LewisGale Regional Health System Introduces New Market CEO Brian Baumgardner started as Chief Executive Officer of LewisGale Regional Health System in November.

Baumgardner serves as the market leader for LewisGale Medical Center, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, and LewisGale Hospital Pulaski. He came to Virginia from HCA’s West Florida Hospital in Pensacola where he served for the last four years as the President and CEO. Under his guidance, the hospital achieved numerous recognitions.

“I am very excited to be with LewisGale Regional Health System,” said Baumgardner.

“LewisGale has a long-standing reputation of being the healthcare provider of choice for thousands of patients in Southwest Virginia and is known throughout HCA for its commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. I have already met several LewisGaleaffiliated physicians, board members and senior leadership members, and it is evident that the LewisGale team is made up of individuals whose passion and lifelong calling is to care for others in need.

Prior to West Florida Hospital, Baumgardner served in the Chief Executive role at Gulf Coast Medical Center from 2008. He was instrumental in the growth of Gulf Coast Medical Center, most notably the development of a new Pediatric Emergency Room, an interventional PCI program and a robotic surgery program focused on gynecology, urology, pediatrics and general surgery.

For more information about LewisGale Regional Health System, visit www.lewisgale.com.

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Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation Puts Four New Customized Ambulances in Service Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation (CCPT) has added four ambulances to their fleet as part of their upgrade program. This cutting edge vehicle, known as a Demers Mirage EXE Sprinter, is widely recognized as one of the most innovative ambulances available.

They will help the team to meet the needs of their 10,000 square mile region service area and include a host of safety and eco-friendly innovations.

For more information about Carilion Clinic, visit www.CarilionClinic.org.

Carilion Clinic Breaks Ground on a New Location for Family Medicine in Rocky Mount In November Carilion Clinic broke ground on property in Rocky Mount for a new Family Medicine location. When the building is complete, the current location on Maple Street will move to its new home in front of Lowe’s in Rocky Mount.

For more information or to find a provider near you visit www.CarilionClinic.org.

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Lindsay Call, DO BOARD CERTIFIED IN FAMILY MEDICINE

Academic Primary Care Associates

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“As a native of the New River Valley, I'm excited to give back to this wonderful community that has provided so much for me.”

Academic Primary Care Associates 3700 South Main Street Suite A | Blacksburg

540.443.7180 Dr. Call is now accepting new patients.

AcademicPrimaryCare.com Scan here for more information about our services and providers.

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Hafsa Akram, MD

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Brian Baumgardner, Chief Executive Officer LewisGale Regional Health System Salem | 540.776.4000 www.lewisgale.com

Robert Bowman Jr., MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Floyd | 540.745.2031 www.carilionclinic.org

Molly Camper, NP

Carilion Clinic Cardiology Roanoke | 540.982.8204 www.carilionclinic.org

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Leon Costa, MD

Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics & Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

Laura Good, DO

LewisGale Physicians Pediatrics Salem | 540.772.3580 www.lgphysicians.com

Renee Lima, NP

Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Christiansburg 540.381.6000 www.carilionclinic.org

Beth Crotty, NP

Lorne Dindial, MD

Carilion Clinic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Robyn Hakanson, MD

Melanie Hinkle, PA-C

LewisGale Physicians Orthopedics Salem| 540.772.3530 www.lgphysicians.com

Yaohua Lu, MD

Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics & Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Loong Miao, MD

LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology Salem | 540.772.5970 www.lgphysicians.com

Margaret Richards, PA-C Coartney Sierra, DO Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

LewisGale Physicians Pediatrics Salem | 540.772.3580 www.lgphysicians.com

Daisy Edwards, NP

Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Radford | 540.639.9071 www.carilionclinic.org

Mitchell Kok, MD

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Paul Olson, MD

Carilion Clinic Pearisburg | 540.921.6000 www.carilionclinic.org

Aaron Smith, CO

Virginia Prosthetics and Orthotics Roanoke | 540.366.8287 www.virginiaprosthetics.com

Cory Fidler, DPM

Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics & Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

Shereen Gamaluddin, MD

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Sarah Lewis, DO

Kristen Liebrecht, MD

David Prior, MD

Jonathan Pullen, BS, MSPO

Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Pearisburg | 540.921.6110 www.carilionclinic.org

Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics & Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

Fidel Valea, MD

Carilion Clinic Gynecological Oncology Roanoke | 540.581.0160 www.carilionclinic.org

Carilion Clinic Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

Virginia Prosthetics and Orthotics Roanoke | 540.366.8287 www.virginiaprosthetics.com

Joel Walker, CP

Virginia Prosthetics and Orthotics Roanoke | 540.366.8287 www.virginiaprosthetics.com

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T I P S , T I D B I T S A ND MO R E TO I NF O R M A ND ENT ERTA I N YO U

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Portion Control in the PALM OF YOUR HAND

– World Health Organization

Palm = 3-4 ounces beef, pork, poultry, fish

Two Cupped Hands = 1 ounce chips, crackers, pretzels Fist = 1 cup beverages, cereal, casseroles, soups, fresh fruit, raw veggies and salads

How about a new pair of shoes?

Walking or running shoes should be replaced every six months. The cushioning starts to break down with repeated use, and can cause overuse injuries to the joints of the foot, leg and hip.

Cupped Hand = 1/2 cup pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, cooked veggies and ice cream Thumb = 1-2 tablespoons salad dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, peanut butter and hard cheese Thumb Tip = 1 teaspoon butter, margarine, mayonnaise and oil

Source: Prevention

Every Bit Counts!

“A good day is a GOOD DAY. A bad day is a GOOD STORY. At the end of the day, IT'S ALL GOOD!” – Glennon Doyle Melton, author, blogger, activist and philanthropist (and originally from Burke, Virginia)

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Did you know that for every one hour of regular, vigorous physical activity, some people may increase their life expectancy by two hours?

Source: American Heart Association

Breakfast [brek-fuh st] noun – a meal eaten in the morning, the first of the day.

ORIGIN: late Middle English [break] + [fast] – Meaning “breaking the fast”. Any meal that breaks the overnight fast that occurs while we sleep, is considered “breakfast”.

Make “Breaking the Fast” a Morning Must!

More Reasons to LOSE THE WEIGHT! According to the American Cancer Society, being overweight or obese likely raises a person’s risk of getting at least 13 types of cancer.

Benefits for children that don't skip this morning meal: •

Better memory

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Healthier body weight

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Better attention span

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Improved overall nutrition

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Decreased irritability

Try these quick and easy breakfast ideas for your morning meal.

Hard boiled eggs

Obesity negatively affects: »»

The body’s immune system and inflammation

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The body’s levels of certain hormones and proteins

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Other facts that regulate cell growth

Eliminating just 500 calories/day from your diet will equal a weight loss of one pound per week!

Whole grain toast with low-fat cream cheese Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts Fresh sliced fruit Whole grain, high fiber cereal with low-fat milk Source: www.encyclopedia.com and American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org)

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The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year!

Check out this list of local stops and schedule your shot today!

Keep those hands CLEAN! Washing hands with soap and water is the best defense against bacteria and germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

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1 Check with your employer, some businesses offer free flu shots to employees and family members.

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2 Covered by the Affordable Care Act – your health insurance will cover your flu shot when given by an in-network provider.

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3 Your local Health Department 4 Local businesses including CVS Pharmacy, Kroger Pharmacy, 4.

Walgreens, and your local primary care provider, just to name a few!

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5 Visit www.OurHealthswva.com for the Flu Vaccine Finder to find a flu clinic near you!

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How much do you know about Gestational Diabetes?

1. On average, of pregnant women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes each year.

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seven times

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5. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

of pregnant women with gestational diabetes will suffer from diabetes after pregnancy.

C: The baby has increased likelihood of Type 2 diabetes later in life D: Increased likelihood of C section

1.8%

A: Race

E: All of the above

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7. Which of the following methods are used to treat gestational diabetes?

percent

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B: Healthy diet and exercise

C: Sex of baby

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Sources: www.diabetes.org and www.mayoclinic.org

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Technology, social media, and the abundance of available information make having a healthy pregnancy and preparing your body for the rigorous road ahead seem easier. However, a lingering concern for some women is whether they will develop gestational diabetes.

It may seem like there is no shortage of unsolicited advice given by family members and complete strangers to women who are trying to become pregnant or to mothers who are expecting their first children. However, there are many proactive women, like Jennifer Fariss of Roanoke, who try to alleviate worry and risk by seeking well-respected prenatal care.

Jenny’s pregnancy was progressing normally; while diabetes is very common on her mother’s side of the family, she experienced no precursors of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, at a routine prenatal appointment, Margaret Grove, MD of Physicians to Women in Roanoke noticed that Jenny’s standard gestational diabetes screen was abnormal. This observation prompted a follow-up diagnostic test, ultimately confirming that Jenny did indeed have GDM.

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“We first treat a patient diagnosed with gestational diabetes in a non-pharmaceutical manner. We send her to a registered dietitian to discuss carbohydrate intake and modifications to diet and exercise.”

MARGARET GROVE, MD Physicians to Women

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GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) The symptoms of GDM might be difficult to notice at first, but may include:

Unusual thirst

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not properly process food for use as energy. Most of the food eaten is turned into glucose (sugar) for the body to use for energy. The insulin-producing pancreas makes the hormone to help glucose penetrate the cells of the body; it also helps manage blood sugar levels. When a person has diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or cannot use its own effectively, causing a sugar build-up in the blood.1 There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and other unknown factors; type 2 is caused by genetics and lifestyle. Like Jenny, pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood glucose (sugar) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes mellitus.2 During pregnancy, a woman’s body not only makes more hormones — her existing hormone levels change. In addition to other body changes such as weight gain, these alterations cause her body to use insulin less effectively, thus increasing the need for more insulin.

After receiving the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, Jenny remembers, “I was terrified — especially when receiving information regarding how my baby could be affected. I attended a class on gestational diabetes and was also shocked to realize that the ‘healthy’ food items I was eating were actually helping to contribute to my high sugar levels.

I craved peaches and fruit throughout my pregnancy and naively thought I was eating healthy for my baby and myself. Learning the amount of sugar found in some fruits shocked me. After that class, I was able to control my blood sugar levels through diet, which was very fortunate.”

Sugar in urine (revealed in a doctor’s check-up)

According to the American Pregnancy Association, “Approximately 2-5 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes; this number may increase to 7-9 percent of mothers who are more likely to have risk factors. The screening for this disease usually takes place between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. Doctors

Fatigue or nausea (common with many pregnancies)

test for gestational diabetes during this time because the placenta is producing large amounts of hormones that may cause insulin resistance. If the results indicate elevated levels, further testing would be done to confirm a gestational diabetes diagnosis.”

Frequent bladder or vaginal infections

Blurred vision

Dr. Grove explains, “Some women have no noticeable signs or symptoms and are very disappointed once they screen in.” This is why it is important to adhere to the screening recommendations of your healthcare provider.

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suggestions to lower the risks of mothers developing the condition during pregnancy.

GESTATIONAL DIABETES are those who:

Women can greatly reduce their risk of developing GDM by improving their daily habits prior to becoming pregnant. Being more active and quitting smoking are two low-cost initiatives that not only improve a woman’s own health, but also the health of her unborn baby.

The dangers associated with GDM potentially include increased infant birth weights, increased likelihoods of premature delivery and cesarean births, and the development of jaundice. Larger infant birth weights can also lead to delivery risks, such as injuries to the baby’s shoulders and arms. Additionally, a woman who develops gestational diabetes has an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, as does her child.3 “We first treat a patient diagnosed with gestational diabetes in a non-pharmaceutical manner. We send her to a registered dietitian to discuss carbohydrate intake and modifications to diet and exercise,” says Dr. Grove.

Are overweight

Have high blood pressure

Have unhealthy cholesterol levels

According to the American Diabetic Association, a healthy meal plan for people with diabetes (or gestational diabetes) is generally the same as a healthy diet for anyone – low in saturated and trans fat and moderate in salt and sugar, with meals based on lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats,

Are related to anyone with diabetes

and fruit.

Diabetic and “dietetic” foods generally offer no special benefit.

Most of them still raise blood glucose levels and are usually more expensive; they can also have a laxative effect if they contain

Smoke

sugar alcohols.

A woman who is looking to improve her own health as well as the health of her unborn child should consult her doctor to discuss implementing a safe plan to achieve long-term results. Women who go into pregnancy with a healthy lifestyle are more likely to return to a healthy weight after delivery in addition to reducing their risk of developing gestational diabetes.

After her pregnancy, it was as if Jenny’s body ‘reset’ on its own. “I am more aware of diabetes for myself now and in the future,” she explains.

Jenny also offers this general advice: “Educate yourself! I was never a ‘sweet eater’; I would rather eat fruit than ice cream or cookies and never could have imagined that I would have gestational diabetes.

Are physically inactive or have unhealthy eating habits

Are of Hispanic/Latina, African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian American or Pacific Islander descent.

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Unfortunately, I think many others have the misconception that all diabetics are addicted to sweets. And of course, never ignore your diagnosis!

It helped to raise my awareness of the importance of diet in your pregnancy and listening to your body.”

It is also important to remember that gestational diabetes results from complex biochemistry and is not a reflection of an expectant mother’s desire to care for her infant or have a healthy pregnancy.

A pregnant woman’s growing belly is a beautiful gift, but it can also lead to increased worry and concern. By working in tandem with her healthcare team during and after her pregnancy, Jenny successfully managed the complications that arose, resulting in the birth of a healthy baby girl named Macy.

Expert Contributor: Margaret Grove, MD, with Physicians to Women in Roanoke.

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Jennifer Fariss and baby Macy of Roanoke.

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It’s natural to indulge a bit during the holiday season – the trick is not to let it ‘snowball’ out of control and into the New Year. Just a few simple tips can have you ringing in 2017 happy and healthy!

1. Ditch the Scale Weight can fluctuate from day to day – especially when eating certain foods that are common during the holiday season.

Make a pact to put your scale away until well AFTER the holidays have passed and your routine is back to normal.

3. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

2. Never Leave the House Hungry During the holidays, there is food, food, everywhere! Whether you’re running errands, shopping for gifts, or out on the town at a party, make sure to eat a healthy snack before you leave. This will keep you from grabbing fast food on the go or overindulging at restaurants or parties. Some great ideas for snacks are carrot or celery sticks, fruit and nuts.

Stress can have a major impact on weight and even trigger emotional eating, so don’t let it get to you! Carve out a few minutes each day for ‘me’ time. Doing anything from meditating to taking a power nap or a bubble bath to listening to soothing music may help you relax during this stressful season.

4. Instant Leftovers Most restaurant portions are much more than a single serving. When your meal arrives, immediately separate the food in half and ask the server for a box.

As soon as the box arrives, place half of your meal in it. You instantly saved both calories and money, as you now have lunch or dinner for the next day!

5. Do the ‘Mall Crawl’ Holiday shopping is often a necessary evil, but you can work it into your fitness routine. After going from store to store, take some time to walk from one end of the mall to the other without stopping. If you shop at a multi-level mall, take the stairs and walk from end to end on each level.

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Medical expertise and compassionate care should always go hand-in-hand when it comes to treating patients. Going to the doctor or health provider can be an unnerving experience for many people. Professionals who incorporate The Golden Rule into their practice philosophy are ones that stand out in people’s minds for the better.

The 2016 Best Bedside Manner Awards, presented by OurHealth Roanoke & New River Valleys magazine, honors medical providers who were voted by the local community for their kindness, empathy and attentiveness—attributes that go a long way in gaining a patient’s confidence.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s 10th Annual Best Bedside Manner Award winners.

The Voting Process: During the month of May 2016, the Best Bedside Manner Awards Voting Form was available on OurHealth’s website, www.ourhealthswva.com. The form consisted of over 40 medical specialties (with definitions of each specialty) in which the public could submit the first and last names of local medical providers by the applicable specialty. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen McClintic Jr., publisher of OurHealth, at steve@ourhealthvirginia.com or 540.387.6482.

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SAJU EAPEN, MD Asthma and Allergy Center Roanoke | 540.343.7331 www.asthmaandallergycenter.net

KRISTINA KWAK, MD Allergy Associates and Sleep Disorders Network Christiansburg | 540.382.1165

At the Asthma and Allergy Center of Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Salem, we believe that each individual patient should be treated as we would hope our family members to be treated when visiting the doctor.

It is important for physicians to treat all patients with respect and kindness when they are at their most vulnerable. A pleasant bedside manner allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable so that they can communicate well with their providers. Making a patient more comfortable goes a long way towards helping them to heal.

I am honored to receive this recognition as I feel having a good bedside manner is one of the most important characteristics for a physician. I strive to treat my patients and/or their parents with kindness and respect and truly listen to their concerns.

— Kristina Kwak, MD

SECOND PLACE DONALD ZEDALIS, MD Allergy Associates and Sleep Disorders Network Christiansburg | 540.382.1165

— Saju Eapen, MD

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DANE MCBRIDE, MD Asthma and Allergy Center Roanoke | 540.343.7331 www.asthmaandallergycenter.net

THIRD PLACE CHRISTINA ABRAHAM, MD Allergy and Asthma Associates, Inc. Roanoke | 540.343.1235 www.allergyandasthmaroanoke.com

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CHARLES CLARK IV, MD Valley Anesthesia, PC Salem | 540.776.4000 www.valleyanesthesiapc.com

JEFFREY BROOKS, MD Anesthesiology Associates of Radford, Inc. Christiansburg | 540.731.1898 www.carilionclinic.org

SECOND PLACE JEFFERY FORBES, MD Valley Anesthesia, PC Salem | 540.776.4000 | www.valleyanesthesiapc.com

Good bedside manner ensures that patients feel cared for. I try to do everything I can to explain, comfort, and show that I care about them as a person and as a patient.

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— Jeffrey Brooks, MD

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JAMES CRAWFORD, MD Anesthesiology Consultants of Virginia Roanoke | 540.345.0289 | www.acv-virginia.com

FREDERICK HYDUKE, MD LewisGale Hospital, Pulaski Pulaski | 540.994.8100 | www.lewisgale.com

THIRD PLACE ANGELA BILLUE, MD Anesthesiology Associates of Radford, Inc. Christiansburg | 540.731.1898

HONORABLE MENTION BRENT CARTER, DO Valley Anesthesia, PC Salem | 540.776.4000 www.valley anesthesiapc.com

ROBERT DALLAS, MD Anesthesiology Consultants of Virginia Roanoke | 540.345.0289 www.acv-virginia.com

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MICHAEL GOODRICH, MD Anesthesiology Associates of Radford, Inc. Christiansburg 540.731.1898

GENNARD LANZARA. MD Valley Anesthesia, PC Salem | 540.776.4000 www.valley anesthesiapc.com

MICHAEL SACCOCCI, DO Valley Anesthesia, PC Salem | 540.776.4000 www.valley anesthesiapc.com

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JEFFREY AKERS, MS The Hearing Clinic Salem | 540.904.4719 www.swvahearing.com

JANICE ANDERSON, AUD Anderson Audiology Christiansburg | 540.381.6967 www.anderson-audiology.com

It's very gratifying to win this award. A good bedside manner requires spending time with patients and getting to know them, listening to their concerns and then providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding their hearing healthcare.

This is the goal of our entire practice, not just myself. So I share this award with my office staff who do such an outstanding job.

I am delighted to know that what we think of as the Anderson Audiology experience is radiating out to our patients. Our goal is to deliver the best hearing health care every day to each patient that walks in the door in a way that makes them feel comfortable and confident in our professional abilities.

— Janice Anderson, AuD

— Jeffrey Akers, MS

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KRISTI MILLER, AUD Carilion Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

JOANNE DILLON, MS, CCC-A, FAAA New River Valley Hearing Radford | 540.731.4327 | www.nrvhearing.com

DOUGLAS CAMERON, AUD Hearing Health Associates Roanoke | 540.427.6967 | www.hearinghealthassoc.com

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RICHARD HARRELL, PHD The Hearing Clinic Blacksburg | 540.307.4258 | www.swvahearing.com

Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Its practitioners treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage.

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KIM LOWER, AUD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6085 | www.jeffersonsurgical.com

“Bedside manner is engaging in the joy, fear, pain, and hope that each individual has. It is allowing a person a time to be heard.”

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deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.

Bariatric Medicine is the branch of medicine that

Cardiology is the branch of medicine focusing on the structures, functions and disorders of the heart.

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T. A LUCKTONG, MD Carilion Clinic Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

CHARLES SHAFFER, MD The Weigh Station Christiansburg | 540.381.2670 www.weighstation.net

How we treat one another is a reflection of who we are and what we value. The interaction with my patients is at the heart of why I am a doctor in the first place.

— T. A Lucktong, MD

In Bariatrics, losing weight is more than just learning how to eat right, it's about nourishing the body, mind and spirit. Bedside manner is an imperative part of ensuring that the patient is improving their health from all the facets of life.

— Charles Shaffer, MD

SECOND PLACE KENNETH LUCKAY, DO Luckay Doc Roanoke | 540.777.6807 | www.luckaydoc.com

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SECOND PLACE CHARLES BISSELL, MD Carilion Clinic Surgery Christiansburg | 540.731.7600 | www.carilionclinic.org

BRUCE LONG, MD Carilion Clinic Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

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RICHARD PROKOPCHAK, MD Southwest Virginia Cardiology Salem | 540.375.9375

JOSE RIVERO, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiology Christiansburg | 540.382.6711 www.carilionclinic.org

I believe there are three main components to optimizing the patientphysician relationship: Trust, Compassion, and Dedication. It is my privilege to serve our community and care for the patients who have entrusted their healthcare to me. It’s also a privilege to be part of a caring and knowledgeable medical community.

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— Richard Prokopchak, MD

I feel bedside manner is key in the initial contact a patient has with a physician. This connection can set the stage for the patient's trust in their doctor and improve their outlook on the treatment process.

— Jose Rivero, MD

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STEPHEN PHILLIPS, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiology Roanoke | 540.982.8204 | www.carilionclinic.org

DANIEL OSIMANI, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.961.0218 | www.lgphysicians.com

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ANDREW MAIOLO, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3430 | www.lgphysicians.com

UZAIR WYNE, MD The Heart Clinic Christiansburg | 540.731.3191 | www.wynemd.com

HONORABLE MENTION AJAYKUMAR ACHARYA, MD Pulaski | 540.980.1802

JASON FOERST, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiology Roanoke | 540.982.8204 www.carilionclinic.org

SANDEEP RAVI, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiology Christiansburg | 540.731.2328 www.carilionclinic.org

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STEVEN GOLDSTEIN, DO LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3430 www.lgphysicians.com

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD, FACC Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

TERRENCE MAY, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiology Roanoke | 540.982.8204 www.carilionclinic.org

STEPHAN VIVIAN, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3815 www.lgphysicians.com

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GARRETT THOMPSON, DC Thompson Family Chiropractic Roanoke | 540.776.8200 www.chiropractorsroanoke.com

GREG TILLEY, DC Tilley Spinal and Wellness Center Blacksburg | 540.951.1183 www.thehokiechiropractor.com

Being approachable allows for a more candid conversation with patients. That creates a comfortable, relaxed and fun healing atmosphere, not stuffy and boring. We always take the time to listen. We set our office up the way we would want to be treated.

I am honored and humbled to receive such a vote of confidence from the residents of the New River Valley. It has truly been my blessing to be able to fulfill my God-given calling for the past 20 years in patient care.

— Garrett Thompson, DC

— Greg Tilley, DC

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MICHAEL HAAS, DC Haas Chiropractic Center, LLC Salem | 540.389.7466 | www.haaschiro.com

RAY TUCK, DC Tuck Chiropractic Christiansburg | 540.382.3000 | www.tuckclinic.com

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DAVID MAY, DC May Chiropractic Clinic Salem | 540.387.1680 | www.maychiropractic.net

LEE MATTHIS, DC Tuck Chiropractic Christiansburg | 540.382.3000 | www.tuckclinic.com

HONORABLE MENTION PARKER ADAMS, DC Adams Chiropractic Clinic Roanoke | 540.989.9004 www.drparkeradams.com

LOGAN BROOKE, DC Tuck Chiropractic Blacksburg | 540.951.6900 www.tuckclinic.com

PHILIP COOLEY, DC Radford Chiropractic Clinic, LLC Radford | 540.731.3842

SEAN SKINNER, DC Tuck Chiropractic Roanoke | 540.563.0334 www.tuckclinic.com

HOLLY WELTY-MILLER, DC Foothills Chiropractic Clinic Pulaski | 540.980.1425

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DAN DAVIDSON, DC The Back Resort Salem | 540.389.2225 www.backresort.com

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment (without drugs or medication) and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.

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Cosmetic Dentistry improves the appearance and function of a person’s teeth.

Dentistry is the art and science of improving the appearance (aesthetics), function and health of the teeth and associated structures.

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MICHELE MILLS, DDS Mills & Shannon Dentistry Salem | 540.989.5700 www.millsandshannon.com

DAMON THOMPSON, DDS Real Life Dental Blacksburg | 540.808.4500 www.reallifedentalcare.com

I am very honored to receive this award. Thank you for voting! I enjoy getting to know my patients and I firmly believe that you should treat people as you would like to be treated. I am fortunate to have an incredible team that shares my vision and passion for dentistry. It takes a whole team to make a great experience for our patients.

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WILLIAM ROLLER JR., DDS Roller and Johnson Family Dentistry Roanoke | 540.772.9373 www.rollerjohnsondentistry.com

The total experience of the patient is our primary concern at Real Life Dental. We understand that the dental experience is an intrusion upon what we consider our “private space”, so we try our absolute best to make this encounter as comfortable as possible by taking the time to understand what is needed and wanted in the patient's own words. It is our mission to provide you, the patient, the absolute best!

— Damon Thompson, DDS

SECOND PLACE JAY BASS, DDS Blacksburg | 540.552.2551 | www.nrvfamilydentistry.com

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PAUL HENNY, DDS Henny Fine Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry Roanoke | 540.774.1577 | www.paulhennydds.com

TYLER BURNINGHAM, DMD Radford Family Dentists Radford | 540.639.1674 | www.radfordfamilydental.com

HONORABLE MENTION TOM GALLAHER, DDS Blue Ridge Dental Group Salem | 540.389.0720 www.blueridgedentalgroup.com

MATTHEW GLASGOW, DDS Cosmetic Smile Center Blacksburg | 540.552.3111 www.cosmeticsmilecenter.com

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CHRISTOPHER HUFF, DDS Blacksburg | 540.951.4833 www.huffsmiles.com

LISA LAVINDER, DMD Coots, Cross, Lavinder & Quinn Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Roanoke | 540.989.1170 www.cwcfd.com

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(non-surgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders or conditions of the oral cavity.

General Dentistry is the evaluation, diagnosis prevention and/or treatment

children from birth through adolescence.

Pediatric Dentistry specializes in treating

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BRICE ROBERTS, DMD Blue Ridge Dental Group Salem | 540.389.0720 www.blueridgedentalgroup.com

RICHARD ANTHONY, DDS Blacksburg | 540.552.8870 www.richardlanthonydds.com

It is a wonderful honor to be recognized by the community! Of course, there are many others at Blue Ridge Dental Group that are crucial to my success as a dentist. A prodigious thank you to all our staff. Recognizing the real anxieties that many people feel when coming to the dentist is the first step in making patients comfortable. Listening, trust, and respectfulness are keys to a good bedside manner.

— Brice Roberts, DMD

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We appreciate our patients and try to show that every day! I have a fantastic staff that keeps things running smoothly so we can stay focused on making everyone's visit as stress free as possible!

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SECOND PLACE DANIEL THOMPSON, DDS Daniel E. Thompson & Dennis C. Schnecker, PC Blacksburg | 540.953.2980 | www.smileblacksburg.com

GRIFFIN CROSS, DDS Coots, Cross, Lavinder & Quinn Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Roanoke | 540.989.1170 | www.cwcfd.com

THIRD PLACE LARRY MCCOY, DDS Blacksburg Family Dentistry Blacksburg | 540.552.4805 www.blacksburgfamilydentistry.com

THIRD PLACE D. KYLE FITZGERALD, DDS Roanoke | 540.366.3999

HONORABLE MENTION KIMBERLYN ATHERTON, DDS NRV Dental Blacksburg | 540.951.2260 www.nrvdental.com

WALLACE HUFF, DDS Blacksburg | 540.552.4781

JAMES REYNOLDS, DDS Cave Spring Smile Design Roanoke | 540.769.6370 www.jamesreynoldsdds.com

GARY ROACH, DDS Drs Roach and Lubeck, LTD Roanoke | 540.774.1019 www.cavespringdental.com

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JOHN DAVIS, DDS Davis Pediatric Dentistry Roanoke | 540.563.1660 www.sleepy-tooth.com

CORY SHEPPARD, DDS Anderson & Sheppard Pediatric Dentists Roanoke | 540.989.3639 | www.pediatricdentistryroanoke.com

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I consider bedside manner to be just as an important a skill as any clinical skill. The kids can read you like a book, and if you cannot connect with them on their level I believe that many procedural outcomes may not be as optimal as possible. It also is a reflection of your confidence and level of care for the child as an individual..

— John Davis, DDS

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DARCY AMACHER, DDS Christiansburg | 540.394.3300 | www.darcyamacherdds.com

HONORABLE MENTION SCOTT ANDERSON, DDS Anderson & Sheppard Pediatric Dentists Roanoke | 540.989.3639 | www.pediatricdentistryroanoke.com

“I feel bedside manner is key in the initial contact a patient has with a physician. This connection can set the stage for the patient's trust in their doctor and improve their outlook on the treatment process.”

the skin.

Dermatology is a specialty focusing on diagnosis and treatment of diseases of

prompt medical attention and urgent medical evaluation and treatment.

Emergency Medicine is the specialty of providing care for patients requiring

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SUSAN DORSEY, MD Dermatology Associates of Roanoke, PC Roanoke | 540.981.1439 www.dermatologyassociates ofroanoke.com

CHAD JOHNSTON, DO, FAAD River Ridge Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.951.3376 www.riverridgederm.com

I really enjoy my patients and always hope that I am able to help them.

— Susan Dorsey, MD

— Chad Johnston, DO, FAAD

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ALLISON DIVERS, MD The Art and Science of Dermatology Roanoke | 540.725.7546 www.theartandscienceofdermatology.com

DANIEL HURD, DO, FAOCD New River Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.953.2210 www.newriverdermatology.com

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MARIANA PHILLIPS, MD Carilion Clinic Dermatology Roanoke | 540.581.0170 | www.carilionclinic.org

ALEKSANDRA BROWN, DO, FAOCD, FAAD River Ridge Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.951.3376 | www.riverridgederm.com

HONORABLE MENTION GARRETT BOHRNSTEDT, DO, FAOCD New River Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.953.2210 www.newriverdermatology.com

GARY GROSS, MD LewisGale Dermatology Roanoke | 540.772.3421 www.lgphysicians.com

LARRY PATTON, MD LewisGale Dermatology Roanoke | 540.772.3430 www.lgphysicians.com

MELANIE WALTER, MD, FAAD Dermatology Practice of Roanoke, P.C. Roanoke | 540.562.8873 www.dermatologypracticeofroanoke.com

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KAREN KUEHL, MD Carilion Clinic Emergency Medicine Roanoke | 540.981.7337 www.carilionclinic.org

JOSEPH JOYCE, MD ApolloMD Blacksburg | 540.951.1111 www.lewisgale.com

After growing up in Roanoke, I am honored to be able to take care of the community that raised me and helped me to become an emergency medicine physician.

— Karen Kuehl, MD

Most people don't want to be in the emergency department. They are worried, scared and in pain. Anything I can do to put them at ease makes their visit less stressful and makes my job easier.

— Joseph Joyce, MD

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JOHN EVETT, MD ApolloMD Salem | 540.776.4000 | www.lewisgale.com

MATTHEW BORLOZ, MD Carilion Clinic Emergency Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.2866 | www.carilionclinic.org

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STEVEN PASTERNAK, MD ApolloMD Salem | 540.776.4000 | www.lewisgale.com

DIXON WILLIAMS, MD ApolloMD Pulaski | 540.994.8100

HONORABLE MENTION BRIAN EKEY, DO LewisGale Hospital – Pulaski Pulaski | 540.994.8100 www.lewisgale.com

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My patients are my people – they are my friends, neighbors and community. Giving them the time and attention they deserve builds mutual trust and helps me to partner with my patients to tailor their care to their needs and wants.

MEGAN FORSTER-HILL, MD Carilion Clinic Emergency Medicine Rocky Mount | 800.422.8482 www.carilionclinic.org

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and their related disorders.

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D. JAMES BAILEY III, MD Endocrinology Associates, Inc. Roanoke | 540.344.3276 www.endocrinologymed.com

BRUCE L. FARISS, MD, FACP, FACE Dublin | 540.674.5900

To me, “bedside manner” implies several things. First, being polite, respectful, and empathetic is very important. Second, taking the time to explain things in a way the patient understands and lastly, never appearing to be hurried or distracted. Patients want to feel they are the most important thing to you at that time.

I try with each patient to treat them with respect as a fellow human with the attitude that by the grace of God I could be that patient.

I always make an effort to be attentive to their life's story without judgement or censorship.

— Bruce Fariss, MD, FACP, FACE

— D. James Bailey III, MD

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JAMES MULINDA, MD Endocrinology Associates, Inc Roanoke | 540.344.3276 www.endocrinologymed.com

SCOTT BOERTH, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.552.1246 | www.lgphysicians.com

THIRD PLACE ROBERT MOUNTCASTLE, MD Physician Associates of Virginia, PC Roanoke | 540.345.4946 | www.pavclinics.com

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HONORABLE MENTION MICHAEL KOCH, MD Endocrinology Associates, Inc. Roanoke | 540.344.3276 www.endocrinologymed.com

KAMRAN RASUL, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3490 www.lgphysicians.com

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NINA SWEENEY, MD Roanoke Partners in Health PC Roanoke | 540.904.7912 www.roanokepih.com

ELLIOT FREED, DO LewisGale Physicians Pembroke | 540.626.4343 www.lgphysicians.com

Being able to make a personal connection with my patients makes my day enjoyable and helps my patients and I to partner together to achieve shared health goals.

Establishing good relationships with patients improves care. This is why it is so vital to be open and listen to patients and make them feel comfortable.

— Nina Sweeney, MD

— Elliot Freed, DO

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JOHN DAUGHERTY, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.265.1607 | www.lgphysicians.com

JEREMY FREEMAN, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Blacksburg | 540.951.8380 | www.carilionclinic.org

JULIA HEMPHILL, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Shawsville | 540.268.1400 | www.carilionclinic.org

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THIRD PLACE BONNIE CULKIN, MD Physician Associates of Virginia, PC Salem | 540.375.3790 | www.pavclinics.com

AMY DOOLAN, DO Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

Family Practice is the medical specialty that includes diagnosis and treatment of disease, injury, and illness for patients of any age.

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HONORABLE MENTION JOSEPH BAUM, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Floyd | 540.745.2031 www.carilionclinic.org

WAYNE BRACKENRICH, DO Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Roanoke | 540.265.5500 www.carilionclinic.org

HENRY BURGESS, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.966.6430 www.lgphysicians.com

KIMBERLY DULANEY, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Rocky Mount | 540.484.4800 www.carilionclinic.org

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CARL HANNAH, MD LewisGale Physicians Christiansburg | 540.382.6148 wwwlgphysicians.com

STEVE HILTON, DO Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

LAUREN KATHARY, DO Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180

DAVID KEILMAN, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.265.1607 www.lgphysicians.com

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www.academicprimarycare.com KEVIN KELLEHER, MD Cave Spring Family Practice Roanoke | 540.777.4000

LIANNA LAWSON, DO Lawson Family Medicine and Aesthetics Daleville | 540.992.3600 www.lawsonfamilymedicine.com

CHRISTOPHER MERTES, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Blacksburg | 540.951.0352 www.carilionclinic.org

WILLIAM TOMIAK, MD Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Wytheville | 276.228.8686 www.carilionclinic.org

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Fertility Care or

reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that trains physicians in reproductive medicine addressing hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction as well as the issue of infertility.

FIRST PLACE EMILY EVANS-HOEKER, MD Carilion Clinic Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Roanoke | 540.985.8078 www.carilionclinic.org

Struggling with infertility is a very personal and emotional journey, and patients want to be able to trust that someone is taking care of them. Having a compassionate physician who will take the time to walk them through their journey can help make their struggle a little bit easier. — Emily Evans-Hoeker, MD

SECOND PLACE BRUCE BATEMAN, MD Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Center of Virginia, PLC Charlottesville | 434.654.8520 www.rmscva.com

THIRD PLACE MARWAN SHAYKH, MD Assisted Fertility Program Roanoke | 800.777.4831 www.assistedfertility.org

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JOSEPH NELSON III, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.5970 www.lgphysicians.com

MARK RINGOLD, MD Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology – Akers Farm Christiansburg | 540.382.9405 www.carilionclinic.org

Care is the source of all cure. Care is being with, crying out with, suffering with, feeling with. Care is compassion. When care is our first concern, cure can be received as a gift. Often we are not able to cure, but as a human we are always able to care. – Henri J. M. Nouwen. Bread For The Journey

A good bedside manner opens the door to better dialogue and, ultimately, better care. I am deeply honored and thankful to my patients for this award.

— Mark Ringold, MD

— Joseph Nelson III, MD

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LEE MEYERS, III, MD, FACG Gastroenterology Consultants of Southwest Virginia, Inc. Roanoke | 540.345.4900 www.colonoscopyroanoke.com

JENNIFER SINCLAIR, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.552.3670 | www.lgphysicians.com

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HARISH GROVER, MD Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology Christiansburg | 877.495.9405 | www.carilionclinic.org

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VIKAS CHITNAVIS, MD Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org KEVIN DYE, MD Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION MICHAEL RIEL, DO Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology Christiansburg | 877.495.9405 www.carilionclinic.org

BRIAN VAN DER LINDEN, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.5970 www.lgphysicians.com

SOHEIR BOSHRA, MD Carilion Clinic Geriatrics Roanoke | 540.981.7653 www.carilionclinic.org

I am honored and humbled to receive this award. I believe bedside manner should be the reflection of sincere care, respect, and love towards patients, staff and colleagues. It's energizing to work with my patients at any level or setting; I see them as part of my family. They are my motivation to learn and improve every day.

— Soheir Boshra, MD

SECOND PLACE AUBREY KNIGHT, MD Carilion Clinic Geriatrics Roanoke | 540.981.7653 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE JOHN ZIMMERMAN, MD Physician Associates of Virginia, PC Roanoke | 540.345.4946 | www.pavclinics.com

HONORABLE MENTION ANNE JAEGER, MD Jefferson Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.685.1046 | www.jimedroanoke.com SENAIDA KEATING, MD Carilion Clinic Geriatrics Roanoke | 540.981.7000 | www.carilionclinic.org

Geriatrics is a medical specialty that addresses the complex needs of older patients and emphasizes maintaining functional independence even in the presence of chronic diseases.

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DENNIS WEISERBS, MD, FACG Gastroenterology Consultants of Southwest Virginia, Inc. Roanoke | 540.345.4900 www.colonscopyroanoke.com

Gastroenterology is the specialty dealing with the treatment of disorders of the digestive

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diseases (hematology) and cancer (oncology) and research into them.

Hematology/Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood

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WILLIAM FINTEL, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Salem | 540.774.8660 www.blueridgecancercare.com

HARRY MCCOY III, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Blacksburg | 540.381.5291 www.blueridgecancercare.com

Be it a bedside or not, the honor of caring for people in need never diminishes. Good manners is good practice.

— William Fintel, MD

Helping and healing comes from trust and the ability to communicate. Without a kind Bedside manner you cannot do either.

— Harry McCoy III, MD

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VANDANA KARRI, MD LewisGale Hematology/Oncology Care Salem | 540.772.3411 | www.lgphysicians.com

HEATHER BROOKS, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Blacksburg | 540.381.5291 www.blueridgecancercare.com

THIRD PLACE MARK CURRIE, MD LewisGale Hematology/Oncology Care Salem | 540.772.3411 | www.lgphysicians.com

THIRD PLACE JEROME GOLDSCHMIDT, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Blacksburg | 540.381.5291 www.blueridgecancercare.com

HONORABLE MENTION PADMAJA MALLIDI, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Roanoke | 540.982.0237 www.blueridgecancercare.com

KARANITA OJOMO, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Pulaski | 540.994.8545 www.blueridgecancercare.com

MATTHEW SKELTON, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Roanoke | 540.982.0237 www.blueridgecancercare.com

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HARSUKH PATOLIA, MD ApolloMD Roanoke | 540.776.4000 www.lewisgale.com

ALBERT TUONO, DO ApolloMD Blacksburg | 540.951.1111 www.lewisgale.com

Being in the hospital can be a very stressful experience, therefore I treat each one of my patients the way I would want to be treated.

— Harsukh Patolia, MD

When patients and families are in a time of need and don't know what the future holds, I take pride in treating them as people and not a number, making sure they understand and helping put them at ease. Communicating with patients is every bit as important to their recovery and wellbeing as the medications we give.

— Albert Tuono, DO

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CHAD HENRY, MD Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke | 540.981.7000 | www.carilionclinic.org

WILLIAM COX, DO Montgomery Hospitalists Blacksburg | 540.951.1111

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ROY HABIB, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.772.3490 | www.lgphysicians.com

DIANE EUGENIO, MD Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Christiansburg | 800.422.8482 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION LORNE DINDIAL, MD Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

CHRISTY FAGG, DO Montgomery Hospitalists Blacksburg | 540.951.1111

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KEITH HARROP, MD Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke | 540.981.7000 www.carilionclinic.org

RICHARD RUFFIN, MD ApolloMD Roanoke | 540.776.4000 www.lewisgale.com

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MUDDASAR CHAUDRY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3407 www.lgphysicians.com

DOROTHY GARNER, MD Carilion Clinic Infectious Disease Roanoke | 540.981.7715 | www.carilionclinic.org

I believe good bedside manner is important, because it is an integral part of healing.

— Muddasar Chaudry, MD

THIRD PLACE JIM WONG, MD Carilion Clinic Infectious Disease Roanoke | 540.981.7715 | www.carilionclinic.org

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VASHIST NOBBEE, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.283.3760 www.lgphysicians.com

GREGORY BEATO, DO, CAQ Medical Associates of Southwest Virginia Blacksburg | 540.951.3311 www.medicalassociatesswva.com

Patients must feel special and they need to know and believe that we have their best interests at heart always. They must feel that we give them our fullest attention in a caring and empathetic way. A good bedside manner is more than good medical care; it is remembering that we are taking care of the entire person who entrusts their health to us.

I sincerely appreciate this honor. Caring for our patients is an honor and privilege that I do not take lightly and hope to continue for many years to come.

— Gregory Beato, DO, CAQ

— Vashist Nobbee, MD

SECOND PLACE PAUL DALLAS, MD Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE (TIE) CHETNA JHA, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3490 | www.lewisgale.com ADEL SALAMA, MD Jefferson Internal Medicine Roanoke| 540.342.1007 | www.jimedroanoke.com

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THIRD PLACE KENNETH PENDERGRAST, MD New River Internal Medicine, Inc. Pulaski | 540.980.8804 | www.nriminc.com

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ROY HABIB, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3490 www.lgphysicians.com

CHRISTINE JORDAN, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.951.6070

W. CRAIG MITCHELL, MD LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine of Roanoke Roanoke | 540.344.3020 www.lewisgale.com

ROSS MURCHISON, MD Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

ROBERT SOLOMON, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.951.6070 www.lgphysicians.com

MICHAEL WIID, MD Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

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JARED MARCH, DO Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine – Radford Christiansburg | 540.639.9071 www.carilionclinic.org QUASIR RAZA, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.283.3660 www.lgphysicians.com

Nephrology is the study of function and diseases of the kidney and related organs.

ROANOKE FIRST PLACE FLETCHER MATTHEWS, MD SWVA Nephrology Medicine, PC Roanoke | 540.904.5366 www.swvakidneydoctor.com

It's important for us as providers to put ourselves in the patients and families shoes. They come to the clinic or hospital in one of the most stressful times. We have to connect to our patients and their families.

With good bedside manner, providers are ultimately able to improve communication and reduce errors.

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CLIFFORD CULPEPPER, MD Valley Nephrology Associates Roanoke | 540.344.1400 www.valleynephrology associates.com

EDGAR ESCASINAS, MD Valley Nephrology Associates Roanoke | 540.344.1400 www.valleynephrology associates.com

NEW RIVER VALLEY FIRST PLACE ALLAN SKLAR, MD New River Nephrology Associates Blacksburg | 540.381.3750 www.newrivernephrology.com

With the many challenges my patients face on a daily basis, I am honoured that they took the time to nominate me for this award. I feel that it is vitally important that they understand the complexities of kidney disease to better cope with their condition. For this reason I try my best to educate them on the nature of their illness. I am forever inspired by their courage and dignity.

— Allan Sklar, MD

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PAUL LAFLAM, MD Blue Ridge Nephrology Associates Christiansburg | 540.633.5650 www.blueridgenephrology associates.com

BHAIRVI TRIVEDI, MD Blue Ridge Nephrology Associates Christiansburg | 540.633.5650 www.blueridgenephrology associates.com

HONORABLE MENTION JAMES CAIN, MD FACP, FASN Valley Nephrology Associates Roanoke | 540.344.1400 www.valleynephrology associates.com

FERAS GHOSHEH, MD New River Nephrology Associates Blacksburg | 540.381.3750 www.newrivernephrology.com

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CLEMENT ELECHI, MD LewisGale Neurology Salem | 540.772.3450 www.lewisgale.com

JILL CRAMER, MD Blue Ridge Associates in Neurology Christiansburg | 540.381.6211 www.swvabrain.com

We should treat others the way that we would like to be treated.

Needing medical attention is difficult enough and we should not make it more difficult for the patient.

— Clement Elechi, MD

Good bedside manner means using human interaction to encourage the healing process. I regularly pray that God will give me the wisdom to diagnose correctly, the ability to answer questions clearly, and the compassion to help each person to better manage his or her medical condition.

— Jill Cramer, MD

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TIMOTHY HORMEL, MD Valley Neurology Associates, PC Salem | 540.725.3500

MANUEL MARRUFO-SALAZAR, MD Neurological Care Clinic, PC Blacksburg | 540.951.5090 www.neurologicalcareclinic.com

THIRD PLACE GORDON BURCH, MD Roanoke Neurological, Inc. Roanoke | 540.342.0211 | www.roanokeneuro.com

THIRD PLACE STEVEN NACK, DO Neurology Services of SWVA Blacksburg | 540.961.0410 | www.stevennackdo.com

HONORABLE MENTION ROLLIN HAWLEY, MD Neurology Consultant Christiansburg | 540.731.1677 www.carilionclinic.org

MICHAEL SISK, MD Carilion Children’s Pediatric Neurology Roanoke | 540.985.8454 www.carilionclinic.org

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BARBARA HURST, OGNP, RN-C LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3520 www.lgphysicians.com

CAROL BALLARD, RN, FNP, CDE Medical Associates of SW Virginia Blacksburg | 540.951.3311 www.medicalassociatesswva.com

Establishing a good rapport with the patient is important in making them feel comfortable. Their comfort level with their care provider sets the tone for a less traumatic experience.

It is a pleasure and privilege to care for my patients. They make it easy to have a good bedside manner.

— Carol Ballard, RN, FNP, CDE

— Barbara Hurst, OGNP, RN-C

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MOLLY CAMPER, NP Carilion Clinic Cardiology Roanoke | 540.982.8204 | www.carilionclinic.org

CRISTINA WHITAKER-TROUT, NP Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Blacksburg | 540.951.0352 | www.carilionclinic.org

PAMELA PRICE, FNP Asthma & Allergy Center Roanoke | 540.343.7331 www.asthmaandallergycenter.net

THIRD PLACE MELINDA BARBER, NP LewisGale Physicians Dublin | 540.674.4560 | www.lgphysicians.com

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JANET THEIMER, NP Carilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Roanoke | 540.343.1224 | www.carilionclinic.org

CHRYSTAL BISHOP, NP LewisGale Physicians Family Medicine Roanoke | 540.977.0900 www.lgphysicians.com

STACY MOORE, NP Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Dublin | 540.674.8805 www.carilionclinic.org

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MEGAN SMITH, FNP-C LewisGale Physicians Pediatric Salem | 540.772.3580 www.lgphysicians.com

SUSAN GAITHER, FNP, MSN River Ridge Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.951.3376 www.riverridgederm.com

JOYCE VIVIAN, MSN, NP LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.283.3660 www.lgphysicians.com

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is the specialty of medicine that includes care for women before, during and after pregnancy and child birth and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.

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DEBORAH CLAPP, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.774.6000 www.lgphysicians.com

JOHN CHRIS COLBY, MD Carilion Clinic Gynecology Christiansburg | 540.639.3540 www.carilionclinic.com

Bedside manner is important to me because I want to take care of patients. If I am warm and caring, patients will feel comfortable sharing their concerns with me. My best hope for providing good care depends upon that communication, the foundation on which medical care is built.

I enjoy teaching patients so that they have a full understanding of their medical condition and available treatment options. I want my patients to know what is going on with their body and to be comfortable with the medical and surgical care I provide them.

Kindness, patience and understanding are of utmost importance.

— Deborah Clapp, MD

— John Chris Colby, MD

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JILL GAINES, MD Physicians to Women, Inc. Roanoke | 540.982.8881 | www.ptow.com

CARRIE CHAMPINE, DO Montgomery OB-GYN Blacksburg | 540.951.1550 www.mymontgomeryobgyn.com

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GEORGE MAXYMIV, MD LewisGale Gynecology Salem | 540.772.3520 | www.lewisgale.com

JAMES A. WESTON, MD Christiansburg | 540.639.2037

HONORABLE MENTION ELIZABETH BARWICK, DO LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.966.3430 www.lgphysicians.com

SANAM CAMPBELL, MD New River Women’s Health Blacksburg | 540.605.7566 www.newriverwomenshealth.com

DIANNA CURTIS, MD Physicians to Women Roanoke | 540.982.8881 www.ptow.com

TAMARA HOWELL, MD Carilion Clinic Gynecology Blacksburg | 540.731.4578 www.carilionclinic.org

CHRISTOPHER KEELEY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3680 www.lgphysicians.com

DAVID ROBERTS, MD Carilion Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology Blacksburg | 540.961.1058 www.carilionclinic.org

MONA SADEK, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.774.6000 www.lgphysicians.com

KURT STOCKSTILL, MD Drs. Moore & Stockstill, PC Roanoke | 540.904.7710 www.mooreandstockstill.com

GEORGE ZOLOVICK, MD Montgomery OB-GYN Blacksburg | 540.951.1550 www.mymontgomeryobgyn.com

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DARRELL POWLEDGE, MD Valley Occupational Medicine Roanoke | 540.362.9620

HETZAL HARTLEY, MD Carilion Clinic Occupational Medicine Roanoke | 540.985.8521 | www.carilionclinic.org

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One of the greatest desires of the human soul is to be understood. It has been my experience that if I do my best to understand my patient's concerns, not just make the correct diagnosis and offer the proper treatment, but really make sure I address their concerns, that I am more likely to have a satisfied patient who responds well to treatment.

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THIRD PLACE KATHLEEN GOLDSTEIN, DO LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.552.1246 | www.lgphysicians.com

HONORABLE MENTION ELLIOT FREED, DO LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.626.4343 | www.lgphysicians.com

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RICHARD JOHNSON, MD, FAAO LewisGale Vision Care Salem | 540.772.3480 www.lgphysicians.com

PARISA FARHI, MD Farhi Vision & Glaucoma Specialists Blacksburg | 540.552.1120 www.farhivision.com

It is humbling to win this award again. I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve and care for many wonderful people. My staff and I try to get to know our patients and treat them as we would want to be treated. I am thankful for many blessings and this is certainly one of them.

Interacting with patients with respect, kindness and understanding is an integral part of being a doctor and taking care of patients.

Anything less than that is unacceptable.

— Parisa Farhi, MD

— Richard Johnson, MD, FAAO

ROANOKE FIRST PLACE (TIE) DAVID KINSLER, MD Vistar Eye Center Salem | 540.855.5100 www.vistareye.com

SECOND PLACE TEDD PUCKETT, MD, FACS New River Valley Eye Center Christiansburg | 540.381.2013 | www.nrveye.com

THIRD PLACE JOHN STEPHEN HUDGINS, MD Christiansburg | 540.382.8316

As part of the Vistar Eye Center team, I strive to provide the best eye care to my patients by developing an open and trusting relationship. It is vital to understand what is important to my patients and be able to achieve these goals together. All of us at Vistar Eye Center value our patients and are grateful to be chosen to manage their eye care needs.

— David Kinsler, MD

SECOND PLACE EUGENE ENG, MD Eye Care and Surgery Roanoke | 540.772.7171 | www.eyecaresurgery.com

THIRD PLACE JOHN FACCIANI, MD Vistar Eye Center Salem | 540.855.5100 | www.vistareye.com

HONORABLE MENTION JON BRISLEY, MD Vistar Eye Center Roanoke | 540.342.3400 www.vistareye.com

DANIEL DRYSDALE, MD Drysdale Eye Center Blacksburg | 540.951.0525 www.drysdaleeyecenter.com

KURT W. L. GUELZOW, MD Vistar Eye Center Roanoke | 540.855.5100 www.vistareye.com

Ophthalmology is the medical specialty that treats eye disorders, including injuries, infections, tumors and cataracts.

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testing the eyes for defects in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

Optometry is the specialty where the practitioner is trained and skilled in examining and

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DONALD M. SCOTHORN, OD Vistar Eye Center Roanoke | 540.855.5100 www.vistareye.com

JOHN DOVIE, OD, FAAO Blacksburg Eye Associates Blacksburg | 540.953.2020 www.blacksburgeye.com

An essential component of quality healthcare is open communication. By encompassing the exchange of information, ideas, emotions, and feelings between the doctor and patient, we put caring for people first in our complex healthcare challenges.

My staff and I know the importance of listening and conveying compassion, empathy, and concern for each of our patients. I am honored to receive this recognition, and would like to thank all my patients and staff for contributing to this award.

As a doctor, it is humbling to be honored by those that you serve.

At our office, we strive to treat our patients as part of our family, and a good bedside manner is one way of showing our patients that we care about them as individuals. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by such wonderful doctors and staff, and by patients that appreciate what we do.

— John Dovie, OD, FAAO

— Donald M. Scothorn, OD

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KEVIN COOLBAUGH, OD Eye Care & Surgery PC Roanoke | 540.772.7171 | www.eyecaresurgery.com

BECKY MANN, OD Invision Christiansburg | 540.381.2020 | www.invision2020.com

MICHAEL JOHNSON, OD Johnson Curran Optometry Centers Roanoke | 540.366.2457 | www.johnsoncurran.com

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COLLEEN MITCHELL, OD Blacksburg Eye Associates Blacksburg | 540.953.2020 | www.blacksburgeye.com

JON GUDEMAN, OD Invision Salem | 540.387.1183 | www.invision2020.com

HONORABLE MENTION KARI BOOTHE, OD Eye Care & Surgery PC Roanoke | 540.772.7171 www.eyecaresurgery.com

SHERRI COOLBAUGH, OD Eye Care & Surgery PC Roanoke | 540.772.7171 www.eyecaresurgery.com

BRAD LANE, OD New River Eye Care Pearisburg | 540.921.4116 www.mountaineyes.com

MILES NEWMAN, OD Johnson Curran Optometry Centers Christiansburg | 540.382.1731 www.johnsoncurran.com

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ALBERT PARULIS JR., DMD Roanoke Oral Surgery Roanoke | 540.362.5900 www.roanokeoralsurgery.com

I can't remember one happy person at the beginning of an appointment, what normal person would be coming to see a surgeon? Trying your best to make someone relatively comfortable in an uncomfortable situation is as important as any aspect of that patient's physical and mental well-being. — Albert Parulis, Jr., DMD

LARRY MEADOR, DDS Valley Oral Surgery, PC Roanoke | 540.774.5900 | www.larrymeadordds.com

THIRD PLACE GEORGE KEVORKIAN, DDS Oral Surgery Center Vinton | 540.344.7252 | www.georgekevorkiandds.com

HONORABLE MENTION MATTHEW ANKRUM, DDS Blacksburg | 540.552.1100

JASON MARGOLIS, DMD Roanoke Oral Surgery Roanoke | 540.362.5900 www.roanokeoralsurgery.com

RICHARD BOYLE, DDS NRV Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Blacksburg | 540.951.8777 www.nrvoralsurgery.com

SECOND PLACE JAMES VANGILDER, DDS NRV Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Blacksburg | 540.951.8777 | www.nrvoralsurgery.com

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concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships or both.

ROANOKE FIRST PLACE MISTY LENK, DDS Lenk Orthodontics Daleville | 540.966.3990 www.lenkbraces.com

Interpersonal relations are valued at my office on the same level as clinical performance.12 years of higher education will undoubtedly result in clinical ability. Patients, however, also want to work with people with whom they can effectively communicate and more importantly with whom they can trust. I view my patients as extended family and thus care for each and every one of them as such. Winning this award means the world to me because it shows me that my patients value the energy and emotion I invest in their care!

— Misty Lenk, DDS

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DAVID JONES, DDS Roanoke Valley Orthodontics Roanoke | 540.563.1640 | www.roanokevalleyortho.com

THIRD PLACE PAUL KAISER, DDS Paul C. Kaiser, Ltd. Orthodontics Roanoke | 540.362.1097 | www.kaiserorthodontics.com

NEW RIVER VALLEY FIRST PLACE RICHARD TATE, DDS Tate and Tate Orthodontics Blacksburg | 540.953.2141

The best chair side manner conveys to your patient that you care about both their physical and emotional well being. I am mindful that my patients need to know, at all times, that they can trust me and have confidence in my ability to give them the best possible care.

— Richard Tate, DDS

SECOND PLACE KENT KISER, DDS Kiser Orthodontics Radford | 540.639.0111 | www.kiserorthodontics.com

THIRD PLACE DENNIS VAUGHAN, DDS Radford | 540.639.3002

HONORABLE MENTION RICHARD H. TATE, DDS Tate Orthodontics Salem | 540.389.0491

RANDOLPH TURNER, DDS Blacksburg | 540.552.2334

FRANKLIN WHEELOCK, MD, DDS, MS Wheelock & Johnson Orthodontics Roanoke | 540.989.5621 | www.wjortho.com

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JOHN MANN III, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

STUART GARDNER, MD LewisGale Physicians Christiansburg | 540.951.6000 www.lgphyscians.com

Bedside manner is important because it lets our patients know we are concerned about them and helps them to feel comfortable with their care.

— John Mann III, MD

I am thankful to God that I get to do the work I do here in Blacksburg. I am privileged to be associated with excelled coworkers at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and in our orthopedic clinic at SWVA Orthopedic and Spine. I enjoy our patients and feel blessed to participate in their medical care. It is very gratifying to see people progress well and recover from their orthopedic problems.

— Stuart Gardner, MD

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SECOND PLACE MARK ROWLEY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3530 | www.lgphysicians.com

CHRISTOFER CATTERSON, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.731.2436 | www.carilionclinic.org

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PRESTON WALDROP, MD Virginia Orthopaedic Salem | 540.444.4020 | www.vaortho.com

RYAN HARRIS, DO Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.731.2436 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION CHRISTOPHER JOHN, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

BART EASTWOOD, DO Sideline Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Blacksburg | 540.552.7133 www.sidelineortho.com

JAMES FARMER, MD Virginia Orthopaedic Salem | 540.444.4020 www.vaortho.com

MARK HAGY, MD Virginia Orthopaedic Salem | 540.444.4020 www.vaortho.com

ANTHONY MCPHERRON, DO LewisGale Physicians Dublin | 540.440.3170 www.lgphysicians.com

BRIAN TORRE, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3530 www.lgphysicians.com

MICHAEL WOLFE, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

HOPE TOBEY, DO, FAAP, FACOP Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

Taking the time to listen to our patients helps us understand not just the acute problem but how it impacts their whole life. This understanding is what allows us to truly help someone.

— Hope Tobey, DO, FAAP, FACOP

SECOND PLACE ELLIOT FREED, DO LewisGale Physicians Pembroke | 540.626.4343 | www.lgphysicians.com

THIRD PLACE MARK ROGERS, DO, MA, CAQSM, FAAFP Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

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AMY DOOLAN, DO Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

Osteopathic Medicine is an approach to health care that emphasizes the role of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease.

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Orthopaedics is focused on diseases, injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system related to the body’s muscles and skeleton, as well as the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves.

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Otolaryngology is a surgical specialty focusing on the diagnosis, management and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.

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PAUL LENKOWSKI, MD, PHD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.8100 www.lgphysicians.com

JENNIFER NELSON, MD LewisGale Physicians Radford | 540.443.7400 www.lgphysicians.com

It is such a privilege to care for children and adults in the Roanoke Valley. I am very thankful for the opportunity to serve such a wonderful community!

— Paul Lenkowski, MD, PhD

An educated patient is a more comfortable patient. Being able to explain details of healthcare to patients in a way that makes them feel more at ease and included in their care is invaluable.

— Jennifer Nelson, MD

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GREGORY ZACHMAN, MD, FACS Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

BRIAN GROSS, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.8100 www.lgphysicians.com

HONORABLE MENTION MARK HANABURY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.8100 www.lgphysicians.com

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MURRAY JOINER, MD Murray Joiner Jr., MD, PC & Associates Roanoke | 540.772.4448

TEJAL RAJU, MD Virginia Interventional Pain & Spine Center Christiansburg | 540.251.3472 www.vapainsc.com

Medicine for me is not my job or vocation. I'm fortunate that what I wake up and do every morning is my avocation. It is a ministry of service to others with the primary goal being to make God and my parents proud of what I do for each and every one of the patients I care for each day.

— Murray Joiner, MD

SECOND PLACE MARC SWANSON, MD Blue Ridge Pain Management Associates Roanoke | 540.444.5670 | www.blueridgepm.com

I care for all my patients like family, with compassion and respect.

— Tejal Raju, MD

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GEORGE BAYLOR, MD Blue Ridge Pain Management Associates Christiansburg | 540.444.5670 www.blueridgepm.com

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THIRD PLACE CHHEANY UNG, MD Virginia Interventional Pain & Spine Center Roanoke | 540.777.0090 | www.vapainsc.com

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specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, physical stress and mental stress of the serious illness – whatever the diagnosis.

Palliative Medicine is a multidisciplinary approach to

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HARRY MCCOY, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Blacksburg | 540.381.5291 www.blueridgecancercare.com

CHRISTOPHER W. PILE, MD Carilion Clinic Palliative Medicine Roanoke | 540.981.7515 www.carilionclinic.org

Helping and healing comes from trust and the ability to communicate.

Without a kind Bedside manner you cannot do either.

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“With good bedside manner, providers are ultimately able to improve communication and reduce errors.”

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HUGH CRAFT JR., MD Carilion Children’s Pediatric Medicine Roanoke | 540.772.4453 www.carilionclinic.org

TIMOTHY WALKER, MD NRV Pediatrics Blacksburg | 540.552.7272 www.nrvpediatrics.com

A positive and caring bedside manner is what being a physician is all about. It is the key to providing effective care.

— Hugh Craft Jr., MD

I feel that bedside manner is essential to make patients feel comfortable in the medical setting. This enables the medical professional and the patient to build a relationship based on mutual trust. I am honored to receive this award and serve the children of the New River Valley.

— Timothy Walker, MD

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SECOND PLACE RUSSELL DELANEY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3580 | www.lgphysicians.com

DAVID BERRY, DO Blacksburg Pediatrics Blacksburg | 540.443.3940 | www.lgphysicians.com

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CAMRON JOHNSON, DO Physicians to Children, Inc. Roanoke | 540.344.9213 | www.p2ckids.com

SOFIA ABRAHAM-HARDEE, DO, PHD, FACOP Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 | www.academicprimarycare.com

HONORABLE MENTION KATHY AMOROSO, MD Carilion Children’s Pediatric Medicine Roanoke | 540.772.4453 www.carilionclinic.org

JOHN BOULDIN, MD, FAAP LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3580 www.lgphysicians.com

ANN COLLINS, DO NRV Pediatrics Blacksburg | 540.552.7272 www.nrvpediatrics.com

VYDIA PERMASHWAR, MD Carilion Children’s Pediatric Medicine Roanoke | 540.985.8230 www.carilionclinic.org

ZAIRHA SNIDER, MD New River Valley Pediatrics Blacksburg | 540.552.7272 www.nrvpediatrics.com

CHRISTOPHER STAPLETON, MD New River Valley Pediatrics Blacksburg | 540.552.7272 www.nrvpediatrics.com

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JOYCE CUMMINGS, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3580 www.lgphysicians.com

Periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, diseases and conditions that affect them.

ROANOKE FIRST PLACE GAVIN AARON, DDS Aaron Periodontics & Dental Implants Roanoke | 540.562.3166 www.periohub.com

In my experience, I’ve realized that patients desire two things, personalized care and affordable treatment. I simply try my best to provide those things. I appreciate all of the patients and all of the dentists who have allowed me the privilege of working with them. Thank you, and may the floss be with you.

— Gavin Aaron, DDS

SECOND PLACE LINDA TILL, DDS Roanoke | 540.772.3940 | www.lindatill.com

THIRD PLACE PRIYA ACHARYA, DMD Coots, Cross, Lavinder & Quinn Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Roanoke | 540.989.1170 | www.cwcfd.com

NEW RIVER VALLEY FIRST PLACE JOHN BUYER, DDS, MPH, MS, PLLC New River Periodontics and Dental Implant Center Blacksburg | 540.951.4848 www.newriverperio.com

Service and quality are wise choices of numerous alternatives. It is doing what is right when people are looking and not looking. It is an intentional way of life. Patients see this as good service. It results in a patient’s confident investment in our perio team as we meet their dental implant and periodontal needs.

— John Buyer, DDS, MPH, MS, PLLC

SECOND PLACE WALTER SHIELDS, DDS, MS Christiansburg | 540.382.7960 | www.walterdshieldsdds.com

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Pharmacy is the health profession of experts in the use of medicines.

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AARON HALL, PHARMD Kroger Pharmacy Hollins | 540.561.3935 www.kroger.com

DAVID DAVIDSON, RPH Davidson’s Pharmacy Christiansburg | 540.381.9345 www.davidsonspharmacy.weebly.com

It creates a healthy dialogue between the patient and the provider where the patient feels he or she can open up to the provider and it helps establish a personal relationship between the two where the patient feels the provider has his or her best interest in mind.

Without good bedside manner it is extremely difficult to provide the best care for the patient.

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— Aaron Hall, PharmD

Our bedside manner is how others know they are important.

Showing kindness and compassion at all times tells you care.

— David Davidson, RPh

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LISA HOUCK, RPH Valley Apothecary Salem | 540.772.3788 | www.valleyapothecary.com

AMANDA TERRY, RPH CVS Christiansburg Christiansburg | 540.381.1153 | www.cvs.com

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MITCH WEST, RPH West Pharmacy Roanoke | 540.774.5500

SENTHIL MARIMUTHU, RPH Blacksburg Pharmacy Blacksburg | 540.552.3000 www.blacksburgpharmacy.com

HONORABLE MENTION CRAIG HODGES, PHARMD Kroger Pharmacy Bonsack | 540.977.6480 | www.kroger.com

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DEBORAH MOWERY, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.283.3660 www.lgphysicians.com

ETHAN B. COLLIVER, DO Valley Sports & Spine Clinic Blacksburg | 540.443.3832 www.valleysportsandspine.com

Good bedside manner is important to me to help patients have confidence in their providers and feel comfortable in sharing their medical issues in a relaxed environment.

— Deborah Mowery, MD

SECOND PLACE MARK KASMER, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 | www.carilionclinic.org

Bedside manner is an opportunity for patients to build trust and confidence in my abilities to care for them. It is important for me to begin a relationship with a mutual respect and compassion to establish a foundation for holistic care.

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BRADLEY M. MCCRADY, DO, CAQ, FAAPMR Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

THIRD PLACE RALPH BROWN JR., MD Carilion Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Christiansburg | 540.731.2992 | www.carilionclinic.org

Physical Medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as physiatry, is a medical specialty concerned with diagnosis, evaluation, and management of person of all ages with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability.

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CINDY HENDERSON, PT, ATC, FAFS Blacksburg Physical Therapy Associates Blacksburg | 540.951.2703 www.blacksburgptonline.com

TYLER BOWERSOCK, PT, DPT, CSCS University Physical Therapy Roanoke | 540.774.0729 www.universityptonline.com

Bedside manner is very important when it comes to patient outcomes. It encompasses a healthcare provider’s medical knowledge, personality and ability to understand and relate with the patient.

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I am truly honored to receive this award! Taking time to listen, showing kindness and respect to everyone you have the privilege to treat is key for good bedside manner.

— Cindy Henderson, PT, ATC, FAFS

— Tyler Bowersock, PT, DPT, CSCS

SECOND PLACE REMCO SCHREUDERS, MPT Advance Physical Therapy of Virginia Salem | 540.444.0291 | www.aptofva.com

SECOND PLACE RONY MASRI, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT Total Motion Physical Therapy Christiansburg | 540.492.4669 | www.totalmotionpt.net

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DEBORAH ECHTERNACH, PT, DPT, PCS, NDT Professional Therapies, Inc. Roanoke | 540.982.2208 www.professionaltherapies.org

LYNN WILKINS, PT Professional Therapies, Inc. Blacksburg | 540.961.1230 www.professionaltherapies.org

HONORABLE MENTION SUSAN BEATO, DPT University Physical Therapy Christiansburg | 540.381.9100 www.universityptonline.com

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WENDY LUCAS, PT Lucas Therapies Roanoke | 540.772.8022 www.lucastherapies.com

VINNY SCHNEIDER, DPT, PT Total Motion Physical Therapy Christiansburg | 540.492.4669 www.totalmotionpt.net

I am very honored for this award. It is a privilege to care for patients. If you treat patients as family they will always be comfortable during their time of need.

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ANGIE HURD, PA-C New River Dermatology Blacksburg | 540.953.2210 www.newriverdermatology.com

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MATTHEW BOWLES, PA-C LewisGale Cardiology Salem | 540.772.3430 www.lewisgale.com

our friends, neighbors, and extended family. We want each and every patient to feel that when they come to see us. Thank you for this honor.

— Matthew Bowles, PA-C

SECOND PLACE JAMES PORTER, PA-C Foot and Ankle Associates of Southwest Virginia, PC Roanoke | 540.344.3668 | www.drzelen.com

THIRD PLACE RHONDA NUNLEY, PA-C Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 | www.jeffersonsurgical.com

— Angie Hurd, PA-C

SECOND PLACE MATTHEW SHORTT, PA-C LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.951.6000 | www.lewisgale.com

THIRD PLACE DAWN N. FOUSE, PA-C LewisGale Physicians Christiansburg | 540.381.1882 | www.lgphysicians.com

HONORABLE MENTION MONICA COOPER, PA-C LewisGale Physicians Internal Medicine Roanoke | 540.283.3760 www.lgphysicians.com

JOHN D’ALESSANDRO, PA-C Virginia Orthopaedic Salem | 540.444.4020 www.vaortho.com

STEVEN EVANS, PA-C LewisGale Physicians Dermatology Salem | 540.772.3421 www.lgphysicians.com

HOLLY MARTIN, PA-C Valley Sports & Spine Clinic Blacksburg | 540.443.3832 www.valleysportsandspine.com

BRANDI MOORE, PA-C Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Wytheville | 276.236.5181 www.carilionclinic.org

COREY SMOCK, PA-C Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.731.2436 www.carilionclinic.org

PHILLIP GRUBBS, MD Plastic Surgery Center of Virginia Blacksburg | 540.951.8885 www.philipgrubbs.com

I have wonderful patients and consider it a pleasure and a privilege to be involved in their care. I genuinely want the best for them.

— Phillip Grubbs, MD

SECOND PLACE ENRIQUE SILBERBLATT, MD, FACS Aesthetic Surgery of Virginia Roanoke | 540.994.7408 | www.silberblatt.com

THIRD PLACE CAROL WRAY, MD The Center for Plastic Surgery Salem | 540.444.4343 www.plasticsurgeryinvirginia.com

HONORABLE MENTION VIDAS DUMASIUS, MD Plastic Surgery Center of Virginia Blacksburg | 540.951.8885 | www.philipgrubbs.com NORMAN HARRIS, MD Roanoke | 540.776.6979 | www.doctor-harris.com

Plastic Surgery – Cosmetic is the field of surgery that is performed to reshape structures of the body in order to improve appearance and self-esteem.

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JAMES GILLS, PA-C Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

Physician Assistant is licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, and who thereby extends the physician’s capacity to provide medical care.

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concerned with reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases, such as melanoma.

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BARTON THOMAS, MD Roanoke Plastic Surgery Roanoke | 540.581.1400 www.roanokeplasticsurgery.com

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A good bedside manner is critical in establishing a strong doctorpatient relationship. Without that, it is so much more difficult to choose the correct treatment and to enlist the patient's help in achieving a great result.

— Steven Harris, MD

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MARK FELDMANN, MD Carilion Clinic Plastic Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION KURTIS MOYER, MD Carilion Clinic Plastic Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

“If you treat patients as family they will always be comfortable during their time of need.”

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CHARLES ZELEN, DPM Foot and Ankle Associates of Southwest Virginia, PC Roanoke | 540.344.3668 www.drzelen.com

MARK WILT, DPM Foot & Ankle Clinic of the Virginias Blacksburg | 540.552.3668 www.drfootpain.com

I strive to always provide the best possible foot and ankle care to all my patients with a gentle and personal touch, just as I would with a member of my own family.

We strive to provide quality care and treat patients like they are a family member.

— Mark Wilt, DPM

— Charles Zelen, DPM

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NATHAN YOUNG, DPM Foot and Ankle Associates of Southwest Virginia, PC Roanoke | 540.344.3668 | www.drzelen.com

JASON NALDO, DPM Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.731.2436 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE J. RANDOLPH CLEMENTS, DPM Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.224.4325 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE HEATHER PEARMAN, DPM Southwest Podiatry Dublin | 540.674.2444

HONORABLE MENTION MARGARET MEREDITH, DPM Total Foot Care of the New River Valley Pearisburg | 540.553.4300 www.totalfootcarenrv.com

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MARC PLATT, DPM Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

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prevention of mental and emotional disorders.

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis, Treatment and

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JITENDRA DESAI, MD Walnut Avenue Associates Roanoke | 540.345.6468

PRADIP KOIRALA, MD LewisGale Physicians Low Moor | 540.862.6713 www.lgphysicians.com

Working with a great team helps. I help my patients learn to help themselves.

— Jitendra Desai, MD

Patient care is applying medical and psychological knowledge to help a patient recover or manage his or her health condition.

Ongoing patient care should focus on improving patient experience, patient safety and quality of care.

— Pradip Koirala, MD

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RICHARD LEGGETT, MD Salem | 540.776.1018

ELIZABETH YAGER, MD Carilion Clinic Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.7311 | www.carilionclinic.org

NICHOLAS ZELTVAY, DO The Center for Emotional Wellness Roanoke | 540.776.0175 www.thecenterforemotionalwellness.com

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THIRD PLACE DAVID HARTMAN, MD Carilion Clinic Psychiatry Roanoke | 540.981.8025 | www.carilionclinic.org

FAHIM FAHIM, MD Blacksburg | 540.951.4800

HONORABLE MENTION GERALD DEMASTERS, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3830 www.lgphysicians.com

MUKESH PATEL, MD Mount Regis Center Salem | 866.302.6609 www.mtregis.com

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TARA MITCHELL, PHD Carilion Children’s Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Roanoke | 540.981.8785 www.carilionclinic.org

PAULA MARKHAM, LPC Christiansburg | 540.953.5587 www.paulamarkham.com

Establishing good rapport and utilizing strong communication skills such as empathy and active listening are important parts of instilling confidence and hope in patients. I find that these skills help patients to make quality improvements quicker and maintain their progress.

— Tara Mitchell, PhD

The heart of the counseling process is a positive human connection.

Regardless of the techniques we use, I want my clients to know that I care about them as human beings, that I respect their process, and that together we can explore even the most difficult issues and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental space.

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— Paula Markham, LPC

STEVE STROSNIDER, MA, LPC Psychological Health Roanoke Roanoke | 540.772.5140 | www.psychhealthroanoke.com

THIRD PLACE (TIE) JODY ANDERSON, LCSW Anderson & Anderson Associates Roanoke | 540.400.7841

SECOND PLACE KRISTINE BARTON, PHD Carilion Clinic Physical Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.2992 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE BOZANNA YOUNG, PHD Family & Psychological Services, PC Blacksburg | 540.961.2380 www.familyandpsychological.com

MICHAEL CHIGLINSKY, PHD ACA Counseling Services Roanoke | 540.772.0690 www.acacounselingroanoke.com

HONORABLE MENTION EMILY DEFRANCE, PHD Psychological Health Roanoke Roanoke | 540.772.5140 www.psychhealthroanoke.com

BRETT ROACH, LPC, LMFT Roanoke | 540.904.6488

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ALICE JACKIE WILKERSON, PHD, LPC Psychological Health Roanoke Roanoke | 540.772.5140 www.psychhealthroanoke.com

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NELSON GREENE, MD LewisGale Pulmonary Medicine Salem | 540.772.3540 www.lgphysicians.com

SANJIVA M. LUTCHMEDIAL, MD Carilion Clinic Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.7450 www.carilionclinic.org

It is an honor to receive this recognition. It has always been my goal to keep the best interest of my patients at heart and provide compassionate care.

— Nelson Greene, MD

Pulmonary Medicine is a specialty that deals with diseases of the respiratory tract and respiratory disease.

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Patients and their families want to understand the care they are receiving, and as a healthcare provider I respect that. Good bedside manner is important because it allows me to maintain a professional rapport with patients and to make sure they are comfortable with the care that they receive.

— Sanjiva M. Lutchmedial, MD

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SAMEH AZIZ, MD Carilion Clinic Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Roanoke | 540.985.8505 | www.carilionclinic.org

JOHN WHITE, MD Christiansburg | 540.381.2200

THIRD PLACE JAMES WITTEN JR., MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3540 | www.lgphysicians.com

THIRD PLACE JOHN LESLIE JR., MD Carilion Clinic Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.7450 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION ROBERT KEELEY, MD Pulmonary Medicine Associates Roanoke | 540.342.6701

DAVID KILLEEN, DO LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3540 www.lgphysicians.com

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JOHN ROGERS, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Salem | 540.776.4160 www.blueridgecancercare.com

KARANITA OJOMO, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Pulaski | 540.994.8545 www.blueridgecancercare.com

THIRD PLACE It is a privilege to receive this recognition. I am fortunate to work with a team of outstanding caregivers that are dedicated to meeting the needs of every patient.

— John Rogers, MD

DAVID BUCK, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Roanoke | 540.981.7377 www.blueridgecancercare.com

HONORABLE MENTION ROBERT HEATH, MD Blue Ridge Cancer Care Roanoke | 540.981.7377 www.blueridgecancercare.com

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treat disease visualized within the human body.

Radiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of images to both diagnose and

non-surgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis.

Rheumatology is the specialty in the

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ROBERT O’BRIEN, MD Insight Imaging Roanoke | 540.581.0882 www.insighthealth.com

BRANDON LANGLINAIS, MD LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Blacksburg | 540.951.1111 www.lewisgale.com

My philosophy of medicine is shared by my partners and is incorporated into the functioning of Insight Imaging. We believe that patient care, service to the patients and to our referring physicians are paramount. We are committed to treating them as they should be treated, in a kind caring way with the dignity they deserve.

I am truly honored. Having good bedside manner is easy when taking care of great people from such wonderful communities.

Helping my patients and families feel comfortable before, during and after imaging procedures gives me great satisfaction. And having a last name like mine keeps me on a first name basis with everyone.

— Robert O’Brien, MD

— Brandon Langlinais, MD

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RONALD A. BROADWELL, MD Radiology Associates of Roanoke, PC Roanoke | 540.776.4000

JOHN TAMMINEN, MD Carilion Clinic Radiology Diagnostic Pearisburg | 540.922.4193 | www.carilionclinic.org

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MICHAEL HOLLANDER, MD Radiology Associates of Roanoke, PC Roanoke | 540.776.4000

DONNA AUBREY, MD Carilion Clinic Radiology Diagnostic Christiansburg | 540.731.2720 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION BHARAT PATEL, MD Carilion Clinic Radiology Diagnostic Christiansburg | 540.731.2810 www.carilionclinic.org

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EDWARD TACKEY, MD, FACR LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.5600 www.lgphysicians.com

ADEGBENGA BANKOLE, MD Carilion Clinic Rheumatology Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.com

Good bedside manner is important to me because empathy, sensitivity and being compassionate and caring at the bedside are key elements to a successful interaction and long term patient outcome and satisfaction.

— Edward Tackey, MD, FACR

THIRD PLACE GARRY BAYLISS, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.5600 | www.lgphysicians.com

HONORABLE MENTION JOSEPH LEMMER, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.444.5600 | www.lgphysicians.com JOHN PENDLETON, MD Carilion Clinic Rheumatology Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

“ Good bedside manner is important because it allows me to maintain a professional rapport with patients and to make sure they are comfortable with the care that they receive.”

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SAMEH AZIZ, MD Carilion Clinic Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Roanoke | 540.985.8505 www.carilionclinic.org

Being kind and attentive to a patient's needs helps in gaining a patient's confidence as a visit to the doctor can be very stressful.

Healthcare staff should be friendly and open because patients want to feel comfortable with the physician with whom they are entrusting their health. Good bedside manner helps establish a good doctor-patient relationship.

DONALD ZEDALIS, MD Allergy Associates & Sleep Disorders Network Christiansburg | 540.382.1165

Treating patients from all walks of life with dignity and respect is taught in medical school as the ideal. I never seek for less and I expect that I will maintain this standard as long as I am given the privilege to practice medicine.

— Donald Zedalis, MD

— Sameh Aziz, MD

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BRUCE STEWART, MD LewisGale Pulmonary Medicine Salem | 540.772.5951 | www.lgphyscians.com

JOHN LESLIE, JR., MD Carilion Clinic Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Christiansburg | 540.731.7450 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE JEFFREY WERCHOWSKI, MD LewisGale Pulmonary Medicine Salem | 540.772.3490 | www.lewisgale.com

BRENT JOHNSON, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 www.carilionclinic.org

It is important for me to assist the patient with obtaining knowledge and self-confidence, as well as providing comfort if possible, as they participate in their care.

— Brent Johnson, MD

NEW RIVER VALLEY FIRST PLACE MARK ROGERS, DO, MA, CAQSM, FAAFP Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

I feel that good bedside manner is important, as it helps me connect to the patient and earn their trust, which will help us partner to better understand what’s going on with them and how we can treat whatever ailment they have. It helps to allow me to comfort them in times of discomfort.

— Mark Rogers, DO, MA, CAQSM, FAAFP

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DELMAS BOLIN, MD, PHD Performance Medicine of Southwestern Virginia Roanoke | 540.772.1890 | www.pmswva.com

MICHELLE NAPOLI, MD Academic Primary Care Associates Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 www.academicprimarycare.com

THIRD PLACE JAMES FARMER, MD Virginia Orthopaedic Roanoke | 540.444.4020 | www.vaortho.com

THIRD PLACE CHRISTOFER CATTERSON, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.731.2436 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION ETHAN B. COLLIVER, DO Valley Sports & Spine Clinic Blacksburg | 540.443.3832 www.valleysportsandspine.com

MICHAEL SIMPSON, DO LewisGale Physicians Dublin | 540.674.4560 www.lgphysicians.com

PRESTON WALDROP, MD Virginia Orthopaedic Roanoke | 540.444.4020 www.vaortho.com

Sports Medicine is an area of health and special services that apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise or recreational activity.

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JOSEPH BAKER, MD Carilion Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery Roanoke | 540.853.0100 www.carilionclinic.org

BRYAN MCDONNELL, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.776.2020 | www.lgphysicians.com

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to correct congenital heart disease or the complications of heart disease or valve problems created by various causes.

Surgery – Cardiac is surgery on the heart

Surgery – General is the treatment of injury, deformity and disease using operative procedures.

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ROBERT WILLIAMS, MD Salem Surgical Associates Salem | 540.772.3008 *Retired in 2016

JASON FOWLKES, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.961.1590 www.lgphysicians.com

Unfortunately, healthcare providers often need to deliver bad news. Truth is essential, but how the bad news is delivered, is paramount. Years ago, a wise person encouraged us to 'speak the truth with love.' Truth without love can be brutal, even abrasive. Truth with love is kind, wise, caring and compassionate. Truth with love is simply, the right thing to do.

I am honored to receive this award. However, the ability to sit down with patients, to listen, and to help guide them through a difficult time is the true reward.

— Jason Fowlkes, MD

— Robert Williams, MD

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ALBERT HAGY JR., MD Carilion Clinic General Surgery Roanoke | 540.224.5170 www.carilionclinic.org

KEITH MUNSON, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

W. HAMPTON PASLEY, MD LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3620 www.lgphysicians.com

ROBERT RIPLEY, MD Salem Surgical Associates Salem | 540.772.3008

SECOND PLACE CHARLES HARRIS, MD Carilion Clinic General Surgery Christiansburg | 540.731.7600 www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE JOLENE HENSHAW, MD LewisGale Surgical Care Blacksburg | 540.961.1590 www.lewisgale.com

HONORABLE MENTION CHARLES BISSELL, MD Carilion Clinic General Surgery Christiansburg | 540.731.7600 www.carilionclinic.org

JAMES CALLIS, MD, FACS Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

YUNG CHAN, MD New River Medical Group Pulaski | 540.980.0550 www.newrivermedicalgroup.com

NADEEM E. KHURI, MD Salem Surgical Associates Salem | 540.772.3008

DAVID MINICHAN JR., MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

DAVID B. STOECKLE, MD Montgomery Surgery Associates Blacksburg | 540.552.0005 www.lgphysicians.com

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RAYMOND HARRON, DO Harron Neurosurgery Roanoke | 540.400.8777 www.harronneurosurgery.com

JOHN FELDENZER, MD Roanoke Neurosurgery LLC Roanoke | 540.989.6516

Listening to the patient and helping them understand their condition and therapy is the key!

— Raymond Harron, DO

Surgery – Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral and sympathetic nervous system.

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THIRD PLACE GARY SIMONDS, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION LISA APFEL, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org CHINE LOGAN, DO Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.224.5170 | www.carilionclinic.org

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JAMES LEIPZIG, MD, FACS LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.725.9771 www.lgphysicians.com

GREGORY RIEBEL, MD Virginia Orthopaedics Salem | 540.444.4020 | www.vaortho.com

It is an honor to once again receive this award. I enjoy interacting with patients, and helping them to understand their specific medical condition and treatment options. Spine problems and spine surgery can be quite stressful. It is an honor to be able to treat these patients and guide them toward recovery.

— James Leipzig, MD, FACS

THIRD PLACE JONATHAN CARMOUCHE, MD Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Roanoke | 540.725.1226 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION MICHAEL MAURO, DO Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Christiansburg | 540.633.0523 | www.carilionclinic.org

Surgery – Spine is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect the spinal cord.

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Surgery – Vascular is the treatment of surgery on diagnosed

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JAMES DROUGAS, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

ASHISH RAJU, MD Carilion Clinic Vascular Surgery Christiansburg | 540.731.7600 www.carilionclinic.org

My approach to patient care is straight forward. I try to listen to patients and see what their goals and desires are and see if we can formulate a way to achieve this. Often this requires some difficult discussions, but I try to do this in an open, nonjudgmental way.

Open communication and good bedside manner allows patients to be partners in their care and best understand their treatment.

Patients need to be treated with compassion, especially during times of illness.

— James Drougas, MD

— Ashish Raju, MD

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WILLIAM TUNG, MD LewisGale Physicians Roanoke | 540.776.2010 | www.lgphysicians.com

JOSEPH DOWNING, MD Carilion Clinic General and Vascular Surgery Christiansburg | 540.731.7600 | www.carilionclinic.org

THIRD PLACE WILLIAM H’DOUBLER, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 | www.jeffersonsurgical.com

HONORABLE MENTION JAMES CALLIS, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

THOMAS CONLEE, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

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MARK SCHMIDT, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

JUDY CHUN, MD Carilion Clinic Urology Christiansburg | 540.382.3440 www.carilionclinic.org

I try to remember to treat my patient as if he or she was my family member.

— Mark Schmidt, MD

Good bedside manner is a reflection of kindness and compassion.

It is important because patients are already anxious and upset. They need to feel comfortable and understood to start the healing process.

— Judy Chun, MD

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RODNEY POFFENBERGER, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 | www.jeffersonsurgical.com

CHRISTOPHER HICKS, MD LewisGale Physicians Blacksburg | 540.552.3670 | www.lgphysicians.com

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ROBERT WHISNANT, MD Urology Associates, Ltd. Roanoke | 540.343.8066

KEVIN GRIFFIN, MD Carilion Clinic Urology Christiansburg | 540.382.3440 | www.carilionclinic.org

HONORABLE MENTION CHARLES DANIEL, MD Jefferson Surgical Clinic Roanoke | 540.283.6000 www.jeffersonsurgical.com

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provision of immediate medical service offering outpatient care for the treatment of acute and chronic illness and injury.

FIRST PLACE STEVE OSBORN, MD AFC Urgent Care Roanoke | 540.904.4431 www.afcurgentcare roanoke.com

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It is very important to me to make sure that any patient I see fully understands the outcome of their visit. I like them to leave the office with all of their questions answered so that they know they have been taken care of and all problems have been addressed. — Steve Osborn, MD

SECOND PLACE SCOTT CROSBY, MD Express Family Care Roanoke | 540.400.6676 www.expressfamilycare.com

THIRD PLACE ANDREA LOUGH, DO VelocityCare by Carilion Clinic Daleville | 540.591.9440 www.velocitycarebycarilion.com

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BLACKSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES 1440 South Main Street, Suite 100 | Blacksburg VA 24060 | 540 953 2020 f blacksburgeye | t blacksburgeye |

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SERVICES AND PROCEDURES: Family eye care, diabetic eye care, glaucoma care, specialty contact lenses, infant and pediatric vision, vision therapy.

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WHAT AWARDS HAVE YOU WON THIS YEAR?

Your mom was right – eat your

This year, we have been honored to win the Best of the Burgs as well as OurHealth magazine's Best Bedside Manner awards.

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HOW DOES YOUR PRACTICE GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY? The Blacksburg Eye Associates family enjoys giving back and participating in community events. We have worked with local nonprofits like the Free Clinic and the Lions Club, sponsored sports teams, have organized a food drive, and enjoy participating in the Relay for Life!

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE POTENTIAL PATIENTS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE? You are a name, not a number; we strive to treat all of our patients like our family.

sunglasses! Eating right (kale and spinach, especially) and blocking the harm from ultraviolet radiation (UV-A and UV-B) can help delay and help prevent conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and ocular melanoma.

WE STRIVE TO CREATE A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE OFFICE SO THAT EVERY PATIENT LEAVES WITH A “WOW” MOMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS AND STRIVE TO DEVELOP PATIENT LOYALTY, NOT JUST SATISFACTION.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING “This was probably the best experience I have ever had going to any kind of doctors office.

Everyone was friendly and made me feel welcome. Dr. Dovie was very nice and took his time to explain everything to me. Every place that I went in the building was very clean and comfortable. This was my first visit and I will definitely be back!”

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INSIGHT IMAGING 2923 Franklin Road | Roanoke | 540.581.0882 www.mycdi.com/Roanoke HOURS: Mon-Fri | 8am – 5:30pm, MRI: 8am – 8pm Sat | 8am – 1pm, MRI: 8am – 4pm SERVICES PROVIDED: high-field MRI, high-field open MRI, CT, injections for pain, ultrasound, X-ray.

Q&A I’M CLAUSTROPHOBIC, WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? Ask for the high-field open MRI. At Insight Imaging, our high-field open MRI provides comfort and high-quality images, even for those who are claustrophobic, anxious or larger in size. With 270 degrees of unobstructed views, the open MRI provides you with a spacious MRI and your doctor with the high-quality images they need to guide your care. With two way communication throughout your entire scan, our experienced technologists are here for you every step of the way.

I WAS SEEN AT A HOSPITAL, CAN I COME TO INSIGHT IMAGING? Yes, all patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare and where they go. In fact, even if you are seen by a doctor at the hospital, you do not need to have your imaging done at that hospital. It is your choice as a patient where you go, even if your doctor recommends a facility. Not all imaging facilities are the same. At Insight Imaging in Roanoke, we cost 30-50 percent less than hospital-affiliated imaging providers. To learn more about Insight Imaging, visit myCDI.com/Roanoke.

WHY CHOOSE INSIGHT IMAGING? At Insight Imaging in Roanoke, we understand that when your health is in question, you want answers. That is why we offer evening and weekend hours, including same-day appointments when needed. Our associates are here to answer any insurance questions and are also able to give you a personalized price quote before your appointment. When you need answers, look to the experts at Insight Imaging.

Robert F. O’Brien, MD and James D. Matthews, MD.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING “I was very pleased with the complete procedural explanation as well as the prompt service. What a great team you have.”

– Roanoke patient

SHARED TIP It can be a challenge to add another appointment to your calendar, which is why Insight Imaging in Roanoke provides walk-in services for CT. Walk-in at your convenience and receive the care you need.

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LENK ORTHODONTICS 228 Commons Parkway | Daleville | 540.966.3990 f @Lenk-Orthodontics | www.lenkbraces.com

SHARED TIP The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children be evaluated by an orthodontist by the age of seven. At Lenk Orthodontics, we try to postpone the onset of formal orthodontic care if possible. Early evaluations, however, are valuable to ensure a child’s normal growth and development.

Q&A CAN YOU BE TOO OLD FOR BRACES? No way! While adult teeth sometimes move a little slower than children’s teeth, adults can benefit from orthodontics just as much and sometimes even more than children! Any healthy adult who does not present with active periodontal disease (a disease associated with the loss of bone and gum from around the teeth) can use braces or clear tray aligners to either restore or perfect their smile! Lenk Orthodontics has served adults ranging from 18 to 75 years of age! We have some adults who need revisional treatment: they had braces when they were younger, but were not given fixed retainers or stopped wearing their removable retainers, and they come to us to fix the relapse that occurred over time. We also work with many general dentists and dental specialists not only to create beautiful smiles, but to restore entire mouths to healthy and normal functions! Orthodontists receive 2-4 more years of specialized education than regular dentists in order not only to be able help kids with their growth and development, but to make overall dental treatments more efficient, effective, affordable, and successful! The alignment and bite of teeth are very important to a person’s overall health and aesthetics. They impact one’s ability to speak and eat. They impact jaw function. They affect smile aesthetics. The alignment of teeth and the establishment of a normal bite also changes the

Dr. Misty Lenk and her amazing staff; (front, left to right) Kelly Le, Jordan Ronning, Dr. Misty Lenk, Amy Williams, Emily Marshall, (back left to right) Deana Bronson, Meloday Mays, Kenedy Horton.

appearance of the lips, jawline, chin, profile, and overall face.

Almost every person can benefit from orthodontic treatment at some level. The great news is that you don’t have to be a teenager or even have metal rings or braces glued to your teeth to reap the benefits that orthodontics has to offer!

HOW CAN I GUARANTEE THAT MY TEETH STAY STRAIGHT AFTER MY CARE IS COMPLETED? Lenk Orthodontics provides all patients with retainers and ensures that they understand that active retention is a lifelong necessity. Given that teeth can move for the rest of a person’s life, Lenk Orthodontics follows “the standard of care” by providing fixed or permanent retainers to patients who qualify for this service. Every patient receives removable retainers (sometimes two sets). In addition, our patients are patients for life. We do not remove braces and have patients call if and when they need us.

We put every patient on a recall schedule, meaning that we call them at predefined times even after care has been completed.

The goal is to monitor and guide their continued development, to ensure that their permanent retainers are secure and clean, to ensure that their removable retainers are still well-fitting and active, and to catch up (because we love our patients and miss them when their care is complete!!!)

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NEW RIVER VALLEY HEARING 616 W. Main Street, Suite A | Radford | 540.731.4327 201 E. Main Street, Suite 9 | Floyd | 540.745.8327 f t l | www.nrvhearing.com SERVICES PROVIDED: New River Valley Hearing offers a wide variety of services including: diagnostic hearing evaluations for all ages; tinnitus evaluations; complete hearing aid sales, repairs and service; hearing aid accessories; custom earmolds for hearing aids, musicians, shooting and hunting; hearing protection; hearing aid batteries; cleaning tools; and dryer or dehumidifiers for hearing aids.

Q&A WHAT IS MOST REWARDING ABOUT YOUR WORK? Hearing loss impacts a person’s life in many ways. When a patient can hear again and begin to enjoy the things that they were missing, it opens up their world. Properly fit hearing instruments can give people a major part of their lives back. Everything that we do as humans requires listening and talking.

Hearing loss prevents this vital part of communication and can lead to a loss of confidence, anxiety, frustration, depression, and isolation. Amplification can change this in a very positive manner. That is what is most rewarding about our work.

WHAT TRENDS ARE CHANGING AUDIOLOGY TODAY? Most importantly, advanced digital hearing aid processing technology really works. There are lots of choices in technology, types, styles, colors, and so on.

We obtain the best hearing evaluation and then program hearing instruments precisely to the patient’s hearing loss; the patient gets sound where they need it and not where they don’t. Background noise is no longer a problem.

Joanne Dillon, MS, CCC-A, FAAA

WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT NEW RIVER VALLEY HEARING? I’m not happy until my patient is happy. One manufacturer may work great for one person, but not be the best choice for someone else. Our office routinely recommends that the patients try a weeklong demo with hearing instruments in their own environments. If their instruments aren’t what they needed, they can try another demo. The hearing aids must suit the patients’ needs, lifestyle, and dexterity as well as being easy to use and maintain. Today, approximately 96 percent of the people who get hearing aids like them, use them and receive real benefits from them.

BRINGING SOUND TO LIFE...AND LIFE TO SOUND WHY US? We take hearing loss very seriously. Hearing loss has many negative ramifications that impact the patient’s overall wellbeing, but it’s very treatable. A really good solution exists for each person. We won’t stop until we find the right solution for you, our patient. With today’s digital solutions, we haven’t met a patient who we can’t help.

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RICHARD L. ANTHONY, DDS 200 Professional Park Drive, Suite 7 | Blacksburg | 540.552.8870 f @rickanthonydds | www.richardlanthonydds.com SERVICES PROVIDED: family and cosmetic dentistry including teeth whitening, inlays and onlays, dental crowns, dental bonding, porcelain veneers and root canals.

ABOUT DR. ANTHONY Dr. Anthony is a University of Tennessee College of Dentistry graduate. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy for three years. Enjoying the college town atmosphere, the excellent school system, and the beauty of the area, Dr. Anthony and his wife chose to plant roots in Blacksburg in early 2000. As a dentist, Dr. Anthony strives to provide each and every patient with the best care that dentistry has to offer and, by doing so, with a long-lasting pleasant smile.

TREATMENT Today’s advanced dental treatments and materials can make a real difference, and the skill, experience and commitment of our practice — using a unique combination of science and artistry — can literally redesign your smile. Even a subtle change in your smile can help you project an image of self-confidence and high personal esteem. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your appearance.

Dr. Anthony can now give you the smile you want, including: • A brighter smile with teeth whitening, bonding and porcelain veneers • A more even smile with bonding and porcelain veneers • A complete smile with crowns, bridges and dental implants • A healthy smile with sealants, fillings, inlays and onlays

BEFORE & AFTER Before photo below shows patient with broken and discolored teeth, after photo with final crown placement.

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SHARED TIP Daily brushing and flossing will keep dental calculus to a minimum, but a professional cleaning will remove calculus in places that your toothbrush and floss have missed. Your visit to our office is an important part of your program to prevent gum disease. Keep your teeth for your whole lifetime by getting regular cleanings.

Richard L. Anthony, DDS and staff.

CREATING HEALTHY SMILES FOR THE FUTURE TESTIMONY “I always enjoy my visit to Dr. Anthony's office, everyone is so pleasant and friendly. The dental services are top-notch, they spend plenty of time with you and you feel valued as a patient. I recommend Dr. Anthony to anyone who asks.”

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VALLEY SPORTS & SPINE CLINIC 3706 S. Main Street, Suite D | Blacksburg | 540.443.3832 f | www.ValleySportsAndSpine.com CONDITIONS TREATED: neck, low back, shoulder and foot pain, knee injuries, sports-related injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, piriformis syndrome, and thoracic outlet syndrome.

ABOUT THE PROVIDERS Ethan Colliver, DO Dr. Ethan Colliver, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, is a fellowship-trained sports and spine care specialist. He is a nationally-recognized musculoskeletal ultrasound expert and instructor and has developed novel spinal procedures using state-of-the-art ultrasound guidance. He has been treating back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries in the New River Valley since 2009. Dr. Colliver has also earned a best bedside manner award four times, including the last three years in a row. It is his passion to continue spine care research and learning.

Holly Martin, PA-C Holly Martin is a board-certified physician assistant in the New River Valley with specialty training in sports and spine care. Mrs. Martin not only has specialized training in spine care, she also treats chronic migraines with botulinum toxin (Botox) injections and diagnoses painful nerve conditions with nerve conduction studies and electromyography. In addition, Mrs. Martin treats chronic knee and shoulder pain with ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.

WHY US Do you suffer from back pain? Do you have a sports injury that prevents you from living the way you’d like or doing what you want to do? You don’t have to live with that pain, the providers at Valley Sports & Spine Clinic can help.

We use state-of-the-art pain-relieving injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, electrodiagnostics, and therapeutic Botox injections to decrease pain and restore function. If you have back pain, neck pain, or sports injuries, look no further. Valley Sports & Spine Clinic can help you get back your life.

OFF THE CLOCK Outside of work at Valley Sports & Spine Clinic, Dr. Colliver is the Clinical Director of Valley Active, a functional rehabilitation facility, where he develops personalized rehabilitation programs and gives lectures on medical research. He also gives public service lectures and teaches at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Q&A WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR KNEE PAIN? Nerve blocks of the knee joint may block the pain after conservative measures fail.

This procedure takes around 15 minutes to perform in the office and blocks pain for up to two years. Plus, you can repeat the procedure every six months and even delay or prevent getting knee surgery.

ACADEMIC PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES 3700 S. Main Street, Suite A | Blacksburg | 540.443.7180 | f t | www.academicprimarycare.com SERVICES PROVIDED: Serving the local community in family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, occupational medicine, aesthetics, osteopathic manipulative medicine, sports medicine, concussion care, pharmacy, and regenerative medicine, all under one roof.

ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR PATIENTS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE AND PATIENT SATISFACTION.

Q&A HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FAMILY PRACTICES? APCA is a family practice and residency. While providing state-of-the-art care, we also teach the physicians of tomorrow. Because of the education and research resources available at APCA, our patients benefit from the most up-to-date research and care. We offer a proactive and empowering atmosphere to help patients achieve wellness.

WHAT IS A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME? APCA is recognized as a patient-centered medical home. A patientcentered medical home is a way of organizing primary care that emphasizes care coordination and communication in order to transform primary care into proactive care. Medical homes can lead to higher quality services and lower costs and can improve both patients’ and providers’ experience of care.

FAMILY MEDICINE Lindsay Call, DO

Brian Dickens, DO

Hilary Lois, DO

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Osteopathic manipulative medicine Seasonal allergies Arthritis Hypertension Diabetes Hyperlipidemia Gout Obesity Lifestyle modification Nutritional and exercise assessments Joint injections Adult, well woman, pediatric and adolescent well visits Sprains and strains Simple lacerations Respiratory infections Urinary tract infections Depression Anxiety Incision and drainage of abscesses Skin biopsies Cerumen removal

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FITNESS FUSION words | DEIDRE WILKES

Love to cycle, love to strength train? Only have room in your day to take one group fitness class? Are you suffering from burnout or boredom with your current workout schedule? If so, why not try Ride and Reps – a fusion class offering cycling and strength training together in one 60-minute session! It may be just what you need to break out of your workout rut, while possibly burning some extra calories!

Fitness fusion classes combine at least two different disciplines - such as cycle and strength training into one workout.

Are you ready to reshape your workout? Check out the group exercise schedule at Green Ridge Recreation Center for the days and times for Ride and Reps!

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Far too often, cyclists neglect upper body strength training.

A fusion class like Ride and Reps is a perfect remedy. Cross training with cardio and strength in the fusion format within one class hour is an efficient way to improve both capacities quickly.

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This hybrid format is a great way to cross train your body, avoid burnout and overuse injuries that can occur by repetitive similar movement over time. In Ride and Reps, the combination of cycling intervals and strength training exercises are varied throughout the class.

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John holds a BS degree in Exercise and Sports Science and is an ACSM certified personal trainer at Green Ridge Recreation Center.

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HEALTHY EATS

LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)

DIRECTIONS

1

pound linguine

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2

pounds broccoli, cut into bite sized florets

Cook pasta in 6-8 quarts of rapidly boiling, salted walter until al dente (about 8 – 10 minutes).

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1

pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces

Drain and transfer to large warmed bowl; toss with 2 Tbsp of Oliveto Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar and 2 Tbsp of Oliveto Basil Infused Olive Oil.

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tablespoons Oliveto Basil Infused Olive Oil, divided, more to taste

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Cook broccoli florets for two minutes in just enough boiling water to cover; drain and set aside.

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tablespoons Oliveto Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar

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Heat remaining olive oil in large heavy skillet, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.

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pound grape tomatoes, halved

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Add broccoli and sauté for 2 minutes, or until heated through.

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cup fresh basil leaves, julienned

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1

cup parmigiano reggiano cheese

Toss chicken and broccoli mixture with pasta. Mix in tomatoes and basil, reserving some basil for garnish.

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Top with cheese. Drizzle on more Oliveto Basil Infused Olive Oil and Oregano White Balsamic Vinegar to taste. Garnish with julienned basil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Oliveto Artisan Oils & Vinegars is located in Roanoke at The Shoppes at West Village. Open Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.

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HEALTHY EATS

OLIVETO CHILI INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)

DIRECTIONS

1

pound ground beef or turkey

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1

cup chopped onion

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(29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Place Oliveto Olive Oil in large saucepan with onion, garlic and green pepper and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.

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cup chopped green pepper

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Add ground meat and continue cooking until meat is brown and vegetables are cooked through.

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clove garlic

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Drain excess fat and add diced tomatoes, chili powder and salt and pepper to taste.

½ – 2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste 2

tablespoons Oliveto Chipotle, Harissa or Baklouti Green Chile Olive Oil

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Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.

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Cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.

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(16 ounce) can chili beans, drained

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Stir in the beans and heat through.

Salt & pepper

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OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)

DIRECTIONS

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large sweet potatoes

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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cup Oliveto Herbes de Provence Olive Oil

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Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then into wedges.

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teaspoon sea salt

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tablespoons spice combination of your choice: onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne chili powder

Put the sweet potatoes into a large bowl and add the Oliveto Herbes de Provence Olive Oil. Mix well to combine. Sprinkle with salt and spices. Use your hands to mix well.

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Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet.

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Bake for a total of 25 – 30 minutes. After 15 minutes turn over all the sweet potato pieces. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes or until crisp.

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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Oliveto Artisan Oils & Vinegars is located in Roanoke at The Shoppes at West Village. Open Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences 5K Riverside Run & Wellness Walk The recent 5th Annual Jefferson College of Health Sciences 5K Riverside Walk and Wellness Run boasted over 120 participants! The event is designed to gather Jefferson College alumni, faculty, staff, students, supporters, as well as runners and walkers throughout the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

As Roanoke's downtown college, Jefferson College provides a unique and vibrant education atmosphere for its 1,100 students enrolled in the health sciences.

Jefferson College currently offers 25 academic programs on the doctoral, master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. Proceeds from the event support the Jefferson College Education Foundation Extra Mile Fund which funds students’ co-curricular activities.

For more information about Jefferson College of Health Sciences, visit www.jchs.edu.

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the 2016 OurHealth Roanoke and New River Valleys Primary Care Series: an issue-by-issue overview

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understanding your health and how to maintain it

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DO YOUR CARE: taking action with your health

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CELEBRATE YOUR

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As you travel along life’s journey, it can be fun to step back and take a look at how far you’ve come. That holds true in the journey toward better health as well.

Rejoicing the Rewards Realized from Taking Good Care of Yourself

Working with your primary care doctor to make healthy lifestyle adjustments pays off in both the short and the long term. The path to health lasts a lifetime, but it’s important to pause for a moment now and then to reflect on and celebrate your accomplishments along the way.

This article, the final in a year-long OurHealth series about primary care, will examine ways that your lifestyle changes can benefit your health so that you can give yourself a muchdeserved pat on the back and keep the momentum going.

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SHARE YOUR CARE: setting good examples for others to learn and live by

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keeping creative with fresh care ideas

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MEASURE YOUR CARE:

tracking your efforts to ensure you’re on the right path

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CELEBRATE YOUR CARE:

rejoicing the rewards realized from taking good care of yourself

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Give Yourself “Props” for Losing Weight Eating right and shedding extra weight are often part of the plan to improve one’s health. That’s because being overweight or obese plays a major role in many chronic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and sleep disorders. Even if you haven’t reached your weight-loss goal, every pound that you drop improves your health. That’s an accomplishment well-worth celebrating.

20 Minutes After Quitting •

Your heart rate drops to a normal level.

12 Hours After Quitting •

Losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of your weight can reduce your cholesterol levels, decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and lower your blood pressure.

The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

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Your sense of smell and taste begin to return to normal.

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Your risk of having a heart attack begins to drop.

Your lung function begins to improve.

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Your coughing and shortness of breath decrease.

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Your added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.

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Your risk of having a stroke is reduced to the same as a nonsmoker’s.

Your risk of getting cancer of the mouth, throat, or esophagus is half that of a smoker's.

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Your risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a smoker’s.

Your risk of getting bladder cancer is half that of a smoker’s.

Your risk of getting cancer of the cervix, larynx, kidney or pancreas decreases.

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Your risk of developing coronary heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker.

Sources: American Lung Association and QuitDay

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Cholesterol is a big deal because high levels of “bad” cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), can build up in the walls of your arteries, forming a plaque that makes the arteries hard and narrow. If the plaque tears or ruptures, a blood clot could form, blocking blood flow or breaking loose and plugging an artery. If the blood flow to part of your heart stops, that’s a heart attack. If a clot blocks blood flow to part of your brain, it’s a stroke.

Decreasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is also a major accomplishment because the disease can cause so many health problems. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas loses its ability to produce enough insulin to properly control the blood sugar, called glucose, which powers the body’s cells. Over time, high blood sugar will damage your nerves and blood vessels, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, dental disease, and even amputations.

High blood pressure also hurts your blood vessels.

It can make your artery walls stiff and create the plaque that can lead to heart attacks or strokes. The narrowing of arteries caused by plaque, furthermore, can also cause kidney failure, dementia, eye damage, and even problems having sex, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The strain on your heart from high blood pressure, moreover, can cause your heart to weaken and work less efficiently.

Eventually, your heart will begin to wear out — a condition known as heart failure.

High blood pressure also can cause aneurysms, says the Mayo Clinic.

This happens when the constant pressure of blood moving through a weakened artery causes part of its wall to bulge out. If that bulge ruptures, it causes internal bleeding, which can be deadly.

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That’s not all, though — in fact, losing weight offers many other reasons to celebrate as well. It reduces the chances that you’ll get osteoarthritis arthritis, which is caused by wear and tear on the joints, and it can ease the condition if you already have it. Additionally, extra pounds put extra stress on weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips. When you walk across level ground, the force on your knees equals one-and-a-half times your body weight, says Harvard Medical School’s HEALTHbeat.

That means that a 200-pound man will put 300 pounds of pressure on his knees with each step.

As if that wasn’t enough, the force on each knee increases to two to three times your body weight when you go up and down stairs and four to five times your body weight when you squat to tie a shoelace or to pick up something from the floor — so shedding a few pounds can go a long way toward reducing the pressure on your joints and protecting them.

It also can help you get a good night’s sleep. The risk of developing sleep apnea is four times higher for people who are obese than for people of normal weight, says the Mayo Clinic. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder in www.OurHealthswva.com

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HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS TOO MUCH?

Reasonable zone Moderate drinking: Up to one drink per day for women of all ages and men older than age 65; up to two drinks per day for men age 65 and younger. One drink means: Beer: 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters) Wine: 5 fluid ounces (148 milliliters) Hard liquor (80 proof): 1.5 fluid ounces (44 milliliters)

Danger zone Heavy drinking: More than three drinks on any day or more than seven drinks per week for all women and men older than age 65; more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week for men age 65 and younger.

Binge drinking: Four or more drinks within two hours for women and five or more drinks within two hours for men.

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which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while sleeping.

Signs of sleep apnea include snoring loudly and feeling tired even after a full night's sleep.

The good news is that weight loss helps reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of the disorder.

Collecting the Rewards of Exercise Physical activity is part of healthy living. If you’ve worked it into your daily or weekly routine, you’re helping your body in ways that you might not even realize. You should give yourself credit for that.

We all know that exercise helps us to lose weight, but did you know that it can also benefit your brain? Exercise can improve memory and thinking, reduce the risk of depression and dementia, and improve your mood.

Additionally, according to the National Cancer Institute, exercise lowers the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Studies have also found that physical activity can reduce the chances of developing colon, breast and endometrial cancers.

Regular exercise helps to keep bones, muscles and joints healthy.

Even though exercising might seem like the last thing that people with arthritis should do, it actually helps them by increasing their strength and flexibility and reducing their joint pain, notes the Mayo Clinic. If you have arthritis, you should work with your doctor to figure out what types of exercises are best for you.

For seniors, exercise and physical activity improve endurance, strength, balance and flexibility, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These benefits can help you stay strong and fit enough to perform your daily activities and maintain your independence.

As people age, they run the risk of developing osteoporosis, a condition that could weaken their bones to the point where they easily break. Doing weight-bearing exercises three to four times per week helps to prevent osteoporosis.

Want to sleep better? Exercise plays a role there, too. Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep.

Not unexpectedly, finally, people who exercise have more energy in general. That’s because exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your heart work more efficiently, says the Mayo Clinic. When your heart and lungs work better, you have more energy to go about your daily life.

Health Buzz from Kicking the Habit Smoking is a hard habit to break, thanks to nicotine’s addictive properties. If you’ve quit the habit or never taken up smoking, your body is reaping enormous benefits.

It’s common knowledge that smoking causes lung cancer, but it also increases the chances of getting many more types of cancer — like cancers of the blood, bladder, cervix, colon, esophagus, kidneys, larynx, liver, mouth, nose, rectum, throat and uterus, says the NIH. Over time, your decision to quit will help reduce your risk of developing all of these.

After you stop smoking, furthermore, you begin to breathe more easily and your smoker’s cough starts to go away. But why? The answer is that our lungs are made of tubes that branch out into small sacs. Smoking causes these sacs to lose their elasticity, which prevents them from taking in as much oxygen. That’s why smokers feel short of breath, a condition called emphysema.

Normally, the lungs protect themselves with a thin layer of mucus and by moving toxic particles out with small hairs, called cilia.

According to the Quit Smoking Community, smoking makes the cilia move slower and struggle to remove harmful particles. The lungs become irritated from the toxins and collect more mucous, and this triggers smoker’s cough. Over time, smoker’s cough can lead to chronic bronchitis, in which the lining of the tubes in your lungs swells and restricts breathing.

The combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis is called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). About 20-30 percent of chronic smokers may develop COPD, says the Mayo Clinic. When you quit smoking, your lungs’ sacs and cilia begin to heal, which is why you will start to breathe easier and cough less.

Additionally, according to the Mayo Clinic, smoking causes harm all over the body that you might not be able to see. It increases the risk of developing heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes and vision problems as well as fertility problems in women and impotence in men. Smoking is also associated with an increased risk of developing inflammation of the gums and serious gum infections that could destroy the support system for teeth. Finally, women who smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk of miscarriage, early delivery, babies with lower birth weights, and sudden infant death syndrome in their newborns.

By quitting smoking, you’re lowering your risk of developing all of these serious problems. You’re also improving your looks. The chemicals in tobacco smoke can change the structure of your skin, causing premature aging and wrinkles. Smoking also yellows your teeth, fingers and fingernails. Quitting smoking begins to reverse

How does being physically healthy help improve a woman’s chances for conception?

“Good preconception health is important to a woman's ability to conceive, particularly when it comes to proper diet, weight, and exercise. There is no doubt that maternal weight (on both ends of the spectrum) can impact a woman's ability to ovulate and conceive, so proper diet and exercise is key. I encourage preconception counseling to help a woman identify changes she can make in her lifestyle that could improve her chances of conception; this visit can also be used to evaluate her for any medical conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking cessation) that might impact our goal of a healthy pregnancy.”

KURT STOCKSTILL, MD Drs. Moore & Stockstill, PC Roanoke | 540.904.7710 www.mooreandstockstill.com

How does losing 5 – 10 percent body weight reduce a person’s chances of developing diabetes?

“Research has proven that a 5-7 percent weight loss through moderate diet changes and physical activity can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. Weight loss allows your body to utilize naturally produced insulin more effectively, therefore better controlling your blood sugar.

A 5 percent weight loss target also seems more achievable, and therefore can be more motivating for those who are trying to improve their health.”

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When a person reduces his/her “bad” cholesterol, how does this positively impact his/her health?

“When there is too much cholesterol in your blood, it essentially can clog up your arteries, which can then lead to heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Lowering your 'bad' cholesterol can help to decrease these risks.”

PRISCILLA TU, DO Carilion Clinic Family Medicine Roanoke | 540.562.5700 | www.carilionclinic.org

these effects, letting you start to look much healthier.

Drinking Less and Living Better The saying “everything in moderation” applies to alcohol.

A little alcohol isn’t likely to cause harm, but a lot of alcohol consumed in one sitting or over time can cause life-altering or lifeending damage.

The dangers of driving drunk are obvious — you could injure or kill yourself or others due to your weakened thinking skills and muscle control. Getting drunk, however, also increases your chances of drowning, being a victim of or committing a crime, accidental injury, and having unprotected sex or becoming the victim of sexual abuse or date rape, says the Mayo Clinic.

When we think of the long-term harm caused by alcohol abuse, we usually think of liver damage.

The liver breaks down alcohol so that it can be removed from the body. Drinking more alcohol than the liver can process damages it over time. This damage comes in the form of three types of liver disease.

Alcoholic fatty liver disease, first of all, means that you have too much fat in your liver. It’s the earliest stage of alcohol-related liver disease, says the American Liver Foundation. The damage can be reversed at this point if the person stops drinking alcohol.

Alcoholic hepatitis, secondly, means that there are fat deposits in the liver, plus inflammation and mild scarring. Up to 35 percent of

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heavy drinkers develop alcoholic hepatitis, the foundation says.

Mild alcoholic hepatitis can be reversed by giving up alcohol. Severe alcoholic hepatitis can occur suddenly and lead to liver failure and death.

Alcoholic cirrhosis is the most advanced type of alcohol-caused liver injury. It means that the liver has severe scarring. Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis, the foundation says.

Cirrhosis can’t be reversed by giving up alcohol, but doing so could improve the symptoms and prevent more damage from occurring.

Additionally, heavy drinking can increase the risk of developing some cancers, including cancers of the breast, mouth, throat and esophagus. It can cause stomach, heart, pancreas and eye problems, says the Mayo Clinic. Drinking while pregnant can cause a miscarriage or permanent brain damage and other problems in an unborn child.

If you don’t drink or only drink in moderation, you’re protecting yourself and those around you from these dangers. That’s one more accomplishment worth celebrating!

How does quitting smoking improve a person’s lung capacity, e.g., when you quit smoking, how soon does the body begin to realize the short-term and longterm improvement to the lungs?

“Quitting smoking leads to less inflammation and better airflow in the lungs which can improve lung capacity. Within minutes to hours of quitting, lung function starts to improve. Over months to years, airway damage can improve and cancer risk is reduced.”

DAVID KILLEEN, DO LewisGale Physicians Salem | 540.772.3540 www.lgphysicians.com

Expert Contributers Mark Greenwald, MD with Carilion Clinic David Killeen, DO with LewisGale Physicians Raquel Roth, CRT-NPS with Sleep EZ Diagnostic Center, Inc. Kurt Stockstill, MD with Drs. Moore & Stockstill, PC Priscilla Tu, DO with Carilion Clinic

Sources American Lung Association, www.lung.org Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org Quit Smoking Community, www.quitsmokingcommunity.org

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How does maintaining a healthy sleep regimen improve overall long-term wellness?

“A healthy regimen is imperative as sleep regulates mood, hormones, blood sugar, blood pressure and metabolism; along with being related to learning and memory functions. Not only will getting your sleep help you perform on a test, learn a new skill or help you stay on task, but it may also be a critical factor in your health, weight and energy level. If a person has sleep apnea it should be treated as it seriously affect one’s quality of sleep, but it can also lead to health risks such as stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure and excessive daytime sleepiness. ” RAQUEL ROTH, CRT-NPS Sleep EZ Diagnostic Center, Inc. Salem | 540.776.7735 www.sleepezcenter.com

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