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.
Is it too late to get the flu shot?
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Whitney Chase, LCSW, QMHP-A interviewed by Virginia First
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 is a 2019 HRSA Oral Health Infrastructure Awards Recipient.
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
Stress and the Holidays: Tips for Coping
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
Managing Rough Days
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
Fall Back with Self-Care
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
Alternate Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain
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
Newsletter now available.
Click the image to download the latest newsletter from the Community Heath Center of the New River Valley. You’ll learn about Medicaid expansion, recent awards and honors, new telehealth services, help with covering the cost of prescriptions and more!
Giles facility featured on WFXR
Click above to see the interview with Morgan Akers with Community Health Center of the New River Valley talking about all the services they provide and who qualifies.
CHCNRV is a 2019 HRSA Quality Improvement Awards Recipient.
The Community Health Center of the New River Valley (CHCNRV) was awarded the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 2019 Quality Improvement Award along with other health centers across the Nation. The award recognizes the work that health centers do to address health priorities as they provide quality, value-based community care. Along with the designation, the CHCNRV… Continue Reading