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 [...]
Mary Immaculate Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department Featured on TODAY Health
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Snickers and Twix Are Going on a Diet
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You may want to kiss that king-size Snickers bar goodbye. Virginia based company, Mars Inc has come out and said that they will stop selling chocolate bars with more than 250 calories per portion by the end of 2013. Mars is well-known for its chocolate candy, including the very popular Snickers and Twix candy bars, [...]
Suffering from a Sinus Infection? Antibiotics May Not Help
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bad news for sinus sufferers as we head into Spring here in Hampton Roads: a new study says that antibiotics due little to alleviate the painful symptoms of a sinus infection. After comparing the effectiveness of antibiotics and over-the-counter medications at treating sinus symptoms like facial pain, congestion, and a cough, researchers found only a [...]
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: [...]
Youth Face Risk of Secondhand Smoke in Cars
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When your teenage son or daughter climbs into a friend’s car, you probably remind them to wear their seat belt, stay off the cell phone and turn the music down. Here’s another danger they may face: secondhand smoke. Not only can it cause acute respiratory infections, secondhand smoke for young children and adolescents can lead [...]
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 [...]