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Cyber Security is a Team Sport: Everyone Has a Role to Play in Helping to Ensure Online Safety

October 2, 2018

Need to pay a bill? Just click. Want to purchase a new appliance? Click. Send a party invite to a group? Click. The forward march of online technology continues to make our lives easier and free up more time for other activities. But with increased convenience comes increased risk of identity theft and an online attack on your finances and other confidential information. We all play a crucial role in making sure that our online experience is as secure as possible. It’s a good idea to use some of the extra time that online technology allows to take some simple, proactive steps to help ensure that you’re doing all you can to keep you, your family and your workplace safe online.

September 2018 CEO Newsletter

October 2, 2018

We are tremendously proud to be affiliated with LifePoint Health®, a company that holds quality patient care as a guiding principle in every decision it makes. Healthcare is an ever-changing environment. It takes savvy and wise leadership to provide the highest quality care at the right time, in the right place, and at the right cost. Bill Carpenter, CEO and Chairman of LifePoint Health, is this kind of leader. It comes as a distinct honor that Bill Carpenter was once again identified by Modern Healthcare as one of this year’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in the United States.

Suicide: What You Should Know

September 20, 2018

The issue of suicide is a very difficult and concerning topic to address – and, unfortunately, it is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicide rates increasing by 25 percent over nearly two decades through the end of 2016. Data from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention further underscores the importance and urgency of raising awareness of suicide, as suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. – with nearly 45,000 Americans taking their own lives each year.

How Much Do You Know About Prostate Cancer?

September 20, 2018

Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Gregory S. Willis, M.D. a Board Certified Radiation Oncologiest at Memorial Medical Center, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer.

Cholesterol 101: What It Is And Why It Matters

September 20, 2018

Cholesterol. You probably know that it’s an important factor when it comes to your overall health and wellness, but what is it, exactly? This month marks National Cholesterol Education Month, making it a perfect time to refresh our knowledge on the ins and outs of cholesterol and understand how it affects your health.