You know there is an increased risk of developing cancer with a higher body weight. But, you may not be aware of some other common colon cancer risk factors. Regardless of your age or how many screenings you’ve had, it’s important to get these screenings regularly.
HOPE (Healing Opportunities Providing Empowerment), a new victim-centered program launched by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, is supporting those who suffer interpersonal violence.
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.