According to healthfinder.gov one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Complications of childhood obesity are: Type 2 diabetes Liver Disease Asthma High Cholesterol High… Continue reading SEPTEMBER NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH
AUGUST NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
Vaccines give parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from over a dozen serious diseases before the age of 2. Diseases such as flu, measles and whooping cough (pertussis) can be life threatening to newborns and young babies. Women should receive the Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis) vaccine with each pregnancy between the 27-36… Continue reading AUGUST NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
JULY UV SAFETY MONTH
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer and UV damage can cause wrinkles and blotchy skin. Skin cancer is preventable and communities, health professionals and families can work together toward prevention. Wear sunscreen, hats, UV blocking… Continue reading JULY UV SAFETY MONTH
POST ROTATION THOUGHTS
Dr. Anna Lovett is a second year resident at the University of Virginia's Medical School and following are some of her impressions and thoughts she gained while in rural Southwest Virginia. Spending time working with family medicine physicians in Lebanon and Honaker, VA, through the GMEC Rural Rotation has provided a realistic and refreshing perspective… Continue reading POST ROTATION THOUGHTS
JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
A leading cause of disability is injury which is the number one cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44. Practicing safe behavior can prevent many injuries. Points of interest are: Prescription drug abuse Slips, trips and falls Awareness of surroundings Distracted driving Keeping safe in summer heat Proper use of… Continue reading JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN RURAL VIRGINIA
Behavioral Health in Rural Areas of Virginia - Ralph Northam's article from the Richmond Times Dispatch
MAY IS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MONTH
May is the month when we focus on Behavioral Health. In Southwest Virginia, we are designated as federally rural in Behavioral Healthcare. We especially seek pediatric behavioral health specialists, but we're always happy to talk to anyone interested in doing a residency rotation or being recruited to the area in this field.
April is Autism Awareness Month
It's Autism Awareness month - let's light it up blue, Virginia! 1 in 68 children in the SW VA schools is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Let's shine a light on autism awareness and research!
WHAT GMEC IS AND DOES
GMEC creates and supports multiple medical residency preceptor sites in rural communities in Southwest Virginia, and provides expense-paid or low-cost opportunities for regional medical professionals to earn onsite, culturally appropriate credits in Continuing Medical Education. Our program covers the cost of bringing residents from Virginia and other states into Southwest Virginia for rotations with local… Continue reading WHAT GMEC IS AND DOES
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 