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
By Lauren Carter It’s that time again! While gaining an hour in the Fall may seem like a good thing, it can still affect physical and mental health. According to Pepitone (2018), when the time changes twice a year it can affect health, diet, and even lead to more accidents! Losing or gaining an hour… Continue Reading
By Ally Yeatts Chronic pain is an ever-growing health care management need that crosses age, gender, and race boundaries. Increased awareness of alternatives to manage chronic pain may supplement or even replace the use of medications that have their own risks associated. Since September is Drug Free Pain Management Month, here are a list of some of… Continue Reading
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