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Thriving, growing regions can typically
attribute their success to one or more of
several factors – economic upswings,
educational opportunities or even basic
luck. But there’s one thing they all have in
common—excellent health care for their
residents.
A healthy population is a cornerstone
of a successful region. Fortunately,
Wellmont Health System’s scope of
services in Southwest Virginia provides
access for people here to readily improve
their health—from prevention to screenings to specialized medicine.
Who’s on your health care team?
At Lonesome Pine Hospital and Mountain View Regional
Medical Center, caregivers and physicians work around the clock to
deliver acute, emergency, surgical, rehabilitative and diagnostic care.
With high-quality skills and services, the two hospitals provide
a full range of care. And with seamless access to Holston Valley
Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center, you can be
assured Wellmont is ready to care for any illness or injury.
But good health means more than seeking care when you’re
sick—it’s a commitment to preventive medicine, chronic condition
management and lifestyle adjustments.
That’s why Wellmont Medical Associates is committed to
developing care plans tailored to your health needs. And with offices
throughout Southwest Virginia, including Big Stone Gap, Coeburn,
Norton and Wise, you’re never far from great care.
Wellmont Medical Associates primary care and family physicians
provide:
• Physical examinations
• Orders for lab tests, screenings and other diagnostics
• Management of health problems, including chronic diseases
• Prescriptions and guidelines for follow-up services
• Development of care plans and coordination of care
Additionally, with Wellmont Medical Associates, your primary
care provider’s office is the centralized location for your health
record. That means you can focus on your health, instead of
worrying whether your records have been transferred or if your
specialists are updated on your medical history. And since all your
caregivers are kept in the loop, you can be sure each aspect of your
care complements the rest.
And don’t forget the most important member of your care team:
you. Every Wellmont Medical Associates provider is supremely
committed to building an open dialogue with patients. By making
their relationships with patients stronger, they’re also making
patients healthier.
Wellmont is dedicated to making health care accessible,
comprehensive and coordinated. It’s an approach that does more
than just treat you when you’re sick—it puts you on the path for a
healthy life.
In fact, Wellmont Medical Associates’ approach to coordinated,
effective care recently garnered honors from the American Medical
Group Association. Wellmont Medical Associates is one of only
three practices nationwide—and the only one in our region—to be
recognized as an Acclaim Award honoree.
To find the best provider for you, visit
or call 1-877-230-NURSE.
Find strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
While education and health screenings have made incredible
strides in cancer prevention, nearly 14 million people worldwide still
learn they have cancer every year.
But you can fight cancer head-on with the Wellmont Cancer
Institute and the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center. Patients have
access to the latest technologies, from a CT scanner that can pinpoint
the exact location for treatment to telemedicine that connects our
medical and radiation oncologists with surgeons and pathologists to
design a unique treatment plan just for you.
Cancer institute patients also have access to clinical trials,
an on-site nutritionist, a social worker and patient support groups.
And caregivers take time to educate you about your diagnosis and
treatment options, so you’ll know what to expect.
Because patients who feel cared for personally are more likely to
heal physically, these services are all provided in the cancer center’s
spacious, lodge-like setting that features beautiful mountain views.
Infusion and chemotherapy patients receive treatment in comfortable
recliners with flat-screen TVs. And the center’s compassionate staff
treats every patient like family.
With the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center by your side, you’ll
Keep your heart beating strong.
To stay in great health, your body strongly relies on one specific
organ—your heart. And to keep it in excellent condition, you can
rely on the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute.
At the heart institute, you and your loved ones will receive a level
of care similar to what you might find at a much larger health system
or university research hospital—but in a hospital or office right here
in Southwest Virginia.
The heart institute provides a full range of heart and vascular
services, including the latest non-invasive procedures and state-of-
the-art diagnostic testing. The expertise of our cardiologists, surgeons
and other providers is unmatched in the region.
Every heart institute cardiologist and surgeon is certified by the
American Board of Medical Specialties in at least one area, and many
have additional training and experience in sub-specialties within
cardiology. Their specialties include treatment for:
Don’t let your heart miss a beat. Visit to
learn more about the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute.
You deserve high-quality care, close to home.
No matter where you live or work in Southwest Virginia,
Wellmont provides the services you need.
Visit or call 1-877-230-NURSE to learn more
about Wellmont Health System in Southwest Virginia.
Beth Rhinehart is the Director of Government Relations, Wellmont
Health System.
• Aneurysm
• Angina
• Arrhythmia
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart defects
• Congestive heart failure
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Heart attack
• Heart disease
• Hypertension
• Pericarditis
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Pulmonary embolism
• Structural heart disease
• Varicose veins
Health care access in Southwest Virginia
continues to grow By Beth Rhinehart
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