What is a TeleVisit? A TeleVisit connects patients virtually with medical providers in real time by phone or online. Your provider can evaluate, diagnose, and treat you using technology like video conferencing and smartphones without the need for an in-person visit. TeleVisits act like an in-person doctor visit: your online provider gives you the same… Continue Reading
Responding to the public health crisis is both rewarding and challenging work. Sources of stress for emergency responders may include witnessing human suffering, risk of personal harm, intense workloads, life-and-death decisions, and separation from family. Stress prevention and management is critical for responders to stay well and to continue to help in the situation. There… Continue Reading
Since 1949, health care organizations across the country have observed May as Mental Health Month. While one in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. COVID-19 has brought on feelings of sadness, isolation, anxiety, and concern for the future for many… Continue Reading
The Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) has implemented a new Tele-Visit Program. Simply click the link you receive via email or text in the appointment reminder your receive from the Center. During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s important to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines including putting… Continue Reading
CHCNRV is monitoring the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the safety of our patients, staff, and community. Be aware that CHCNRV does NOT yet have the test for this virus so we are asking our patients to call CHCNRV before coming to the Center IF you are experiencing symptoms. Over the phone, we will be… Continue Reading
Rebecca King-Mallory, M.D. Family Medicine Physician at Community Health Center of the New River Valley, helps clarify some of the many misconceptions when it comes to getting the flu shot.
Holiday stress can rob the season of joy. Whitney Chase offers tips that can help any time during your busy year.
The Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) is privileged to be a recipient of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 2019 Oral Health Infrastructure Award. The CHCNRV is one of only six federally-qualified health centers in Virginia to receive the competitive $300,000 award. This investment by HRSA is the first that… Continue Reading
The holiday season often presents a dizzying array of demands- traveling, shopping, baking, cleaning, and entertaining, to name a few. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people said their stress level increases during the holidays. Another survey, by the investment firm Principal Financial Group, revealed that 53 percent of… Continue Reading
By Nora Miller Whether your car stopped working, you didn’t sleep well last night, you got into a disagreement with a friend, or you’re just not sure, none of us are strangers to the occasional “rough day.” On these days, sometimes one event (or lots of small events) can impact how we treat ourselves, our… Continue Reading
