Watauga Medical Center announced recently that it has earned accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Read More: Cancer Center and Watauga Medical Center accredited by Commission on Cancer
More than 42 years ago – when nurses all wore white uniforms, white shoes and nursing caps – Debbie Shook began her nursing career at Watauga Medical Center (WMC) in the Medical Surgical Units. This week, she is closing the chapter on her professional life as she retires and says goodbye to her…
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Each year the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center decorates trees with ornaments purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one who has experienced cancer. Read More: Ornaments honoring loved ones benefit Cancer Resource Alliance
To say 2020 was challenging is an understatement. Among the many lessons learned that year, most people were reminded that life is precious and fragile. Laneece Trivette of Matney probably learned that lesson better than most that year. She also learned that she has a compassionate team of…
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Annual mammograms can save your life – Start or resume regular breast cancer screening today. Talk to your doctor about when you should start and how often you should have a mammogram. Read More: Breast Cancer Awareness Infographic [Printable Poster]
According to the National Cancer Institute, a survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. The number of cancer survivors in the United States has more than tripled to almost 15.5 million over the past 40 years thanks to advances in detection and treatment. Read More: Survivorship Program
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is proud to announce the newest addition to Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, the Paxman Scalp Cooling System. Available to patients receiving chemotherapy treatments for solid tumor cancer, our goal is to help our patients look and feel their best Read More: Scalp Cooling may help cancer patients keep their hair
No visible reminder of your surgery, cancer or risk of cancer If surgery is recommended to remove breast cancer, patients can take comfort in the fact that Watauga Medical Center is one of only a few hospitals in North Carolina to offer Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery. Both Dr. Anne-Corinne…
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The Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center offers FREE classes for cancer survivors currently undergoing treatment or post-treatment, as well as family and community members. Read More: Support for Cancer Survivors
