Spurred into action by a growing problem with dirty surgical instruments in the operating room, NBC News Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman investigated the wide range of instruments used during surgical procedures and the care with which they are handled. She explored the sterilization process and regulations. The story highlights a patient who is [...]
Some of Virginia’s top physicians have chosen to call Bon Secours home and we’re proud of the work they do every day. Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute is the only open-heart surgery facility in Western Hampton Roads. With world-class physicians, innovative procedures and top-notch technology right here in Hampton Roads, your heart is in very good hands. Bon Secours Cardiac Health News
Mary Immaculate Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department Featured on TODAY Health
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Study: Daily Diet Soda May Up Risk for Heart Attack
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
While many Americans switch from regular soda to diet in an effort to be healthier, new research questions this strategy. Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, whose study was published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, say that older adults who drank diet soda daily were 44 percent more likely [...]
Cheers to a Smaller Waistline
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to some studies, moderate drinkers, those who consume an average of one or two alcoholic beverages per day, tend to have narrower waists and less belly fat than those who don’t drink. Experts speculate that this could be due to the fact that drinking alcohol temporarily speeds the metabolism. However, there’s a fine balance [...]
Free Heart Screenings and Lectures
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You give so much of your heart to others, caring for family and friends. But who’s caring for your heart? At Bon Secours, our cardiac team is passionate about caring for the special cardiovascular needs of Hampton Roads residents. We have three upcoming screening dates and locations: February 23, 2012 – Newport News, Virginia Join [...]
Report: 10 Types of Food Adding Hidden Salt
February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re trying to cutback the amount of sodium in your diet, federal health officials have a list of foods for you to consider restricting. The latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 10 types of food account for more than 40 percent of the sodium people consume [...]
E-cards Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Heart Health
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In an effort to promote heart health on Valentine’s Day, federal health authorities have posted several e-cards online for the public to share with each one another. Some e-cards offer health tips, others offer support for someone trying to quit smoking. Another includes this poem: Valentine, dear Valentine, My heart beats just for you. To [...]
Good for Your Heart: Free Heart Screenings and Lectures
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You give so much of your heart to others, caring for family and friends. But who’s caring for your heart? At Bon Secours, our cardiac team is passionate about caring for the special cardiovascular needs of Hampton Roads residents. The Bon Secours Heart and Vascular Institute is offering a variety of free health screenings, including: [...]
Heart Smart: How to Prevent Heart Disease
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
During the month of February the American Heart Association asks the nation to raise awareness about heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the U.S. Over one quarter of all deaths are from heart disease. It is also a major cause of disability. The risk of heart disease increases as [...]
Severe Anemia Puts Stroke Victims at Great Risk
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New research shows that being anemic could more than triple a person’s risk for dying within a year after having a stroke. Although the study focused solely on men, researchers say all anemic patients should work with their doctors to figure out the cause of their anemia and seek treatment. “Among stroke patients, severe anemia [...]
New Scanner at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Combines High-Quality Diagnostic Images with Patient Comfort
February 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A nuclear scanner at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital has been installed to provide high-quality images for physicians to quickly and accurately diagnose heart disease and cancer – with optimized X-ray dose. The Infinia™ Hawkeye™ 4 nuclear system gives doctors information about both the nature and the precise location of disease, all in a single [...]
