Jim Cleavenger is a lifelong educator with a family history of heart disease. Learn how Chesapeake Regional helped him through his own heart attack experience.
Dr. Aarti Desai, Infectious Disease Physician at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, answers some frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
With over 550,000 new cases every year, congestive heart failure remains the leading cause of death in this country. In the U.S. alone, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds and one in every three deaths is related to heart failure.
Your body requires more calories, proteins, vitamins and minerals to heal a wound. It is important you eat a variety of foods that have the needed nutrition for wound healing. Learn what to eat when you have a wound in this blog.
Cold weather and continued isolation from the pandemic increases the number of people with winter blues. Learn four strategies to manage seasonal depression symptoms.
Most people end up only learning the details about home health during a critical time. It’s a service you may never need, but it may be beneficial in more ways than you expect. Learn more about the surprising ways home health can take care of your or a loved one.
Get answers to the most commonly asked COVID-19 vaccine questions from Dr. Aarti Desai, an infectious disease physician practicing in Chesapeake, VA.
Be cautiously optimistic about COVID-19, which has changed much about our lives this year. By exercising vigilance and following the guidance of the health care community, we can find a way through.
A diabetic wound is an ulcer that occurs on the feet, heel or toes of people with diabetes. Many times, there is little to no feeling in the feet or to the ulcer itself. A pulse is present and the skin is normal or warm to the touch. The skin on the legs and feet may be dry and flaky.
Utilizing a regular primary care provider typically leads to more value, lower costs and a better overall health care experience. Learn how in this article.