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Men’s Health: Prostate & Testicular Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, other than skin cancer. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates about 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2022. There is no proven prostate cancer prevention strategy. But studies have shown you may reduce your risk of prostate cancer by making healthy choices, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet.
Did You Know?
Did you know incidents of workplace violence are one of the leading causes of employee injuries and employee burnout in the healthcare setting and are not limited to physical harm?
According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workplace Violence is defined as:
“any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers, and visitors.”
Is My Headache Normal?
Most people, from time to time, will suffer from a headache due to illness, stress, tension or some other external factor. Headaches are typically remedied quickly with over-the-counter medications but for some people, including Melanie Nason, this is not the case.
Did You Know, New Projects
Our current Did You Know series has educated us about Centra’s not for profit status, our Department of Community Health, “community benefit” grants, sponsorships and initiatives like the Community Health Needs Assessment and the resulting action plans as well as highlighting the incredible work of the Centra Foundation in developing and directing resources for projects and needs above and beyond our operating budget. There has been so much to learn about all we are doing to partner with our communities to live their best lives!
Community Paramedics & Stroke Team Awarded Grant
The Virginia hypertension improvement project will identify and refer patients from Centra Lynchburg General Hospital’s stroke discharge clinic to community paramedics who will monitor patient blood pressure and refer patients to lifestyle change programs over six months.
Did You Know Centra’s Getting an Upgrade?
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Over the next few months, ‘Did You Know’ is going to shift focus inside Centra to see what new projects and exciting initiatives we have in the works to put People First.
First, we uncover a project that supports our drive for safe, quality care, addresses staffing challenges and provides technologically advanced care for our communities.
How Does the Centra Foundation Fit in to Centra’s Mission?
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Centra’s non-profit status means that while we need money to operate, our bottom line is not the main driver for why we exist. We rely on the support of the Centra Foundation to develop and direct resources for projects and needs above and beyond our operating budget.
Through the generosity of donors, the Centra Foundation funds opportunities like Centra College nursing scholarships and continuing education for Caregivers and programs like Helping Hands for Caregivers in need…and more.
Did You Know Centra Gives Back to the Community?
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Did you know that in 2021 alone, Centra invested 1.5 million dollars into our communities, including into both large and small non-profits, along with funding projects of regional significance which might not directly impact access to healthcare but benefits the community at large.