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Oak Hill, WV January 10, 2023 – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, o... ... Read More

Fayetteville, WV December 19, 2022– Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them, break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for change, but adopting new, healthy habits isn’t limited to just one time of year,” says Kathy Hamon, DO, a primary care physician with The Plateau Medical Group Fayetteville Primary Care Clinic. “... ... Read More

Oak Hill, WV – Plateau Medical Center today announced that house supervisor, RN Shannon Bird, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Shannon was chosen from several nominations for her outstanding contributions in the area... ... Read More

Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan ben... ... Read More

Oak Hill, WV, October 3, 2022 – Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Plateau Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. Here in West Virginia, 1,604 of new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the ... ... Read More

Oak Hill, WV, August 22, 2022 – Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When healthy, the gut absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports a healthy immune system and nervous system function. If the gut is unhealthy, it can cause digestive diseases which affect 60 - 70 million Americans according to the National Institute of Health. Signs of an unhealthy gut include an upset stomach, sudden weight gain or loss without ... ... Read More

Oak Hill, WV - Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Plateau Medical Center resumes some outpatient elective services starting May, 5, 2020. The hospital is following Governor Jim Justus’ Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Safety remains the hospital’s highest priority. Numerous precautions for infection prevention, access control, social distancin... ... Read More

Oak Hill, WV (April 23, 2018) Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill, West Virginia is inviting community members to a groundbreaking celebration marking the beginning of its Campus Expansion Project. Formally dubbed “Building for the Future”, this expansion project paves the way for Plateau to increase its capacity in communities currently served as well as grow and develop into new communities. In addition, Plateau will continue to develop and expand its specialty service lines. “This is an exciting day f... ... Read More