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RMH Announces 2nd Annual “Excellence in Nursing Practice” Award Winners

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:37:36 GMT

RMH nurse leadership announced the winners of the second annual Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards on Thursday, May 9.

May 11 Fundraiser at Turner Ashby High School Will Support RMH Mammography Services

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:02:11 GMT

The RMH Women’s Center Mammography Van and the Turner Ashby High School soccer program have teamed up to host a fundraising event at 9 a.m. May 11 at Turner Ashby High School.

Women for Generations Campaign to Support New RMH Funkhouser Women’s Center Exceeds $1.75 Million Goal

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:48:01 GMT

The Women for Generations capital campaign for the new RMH Funkhouser Women’s Center has surpassed its $1.75 million goal, raising $1,843,724 to help fund the new facility by the campaign’s end on Dec. 31, 2012.

“Trauma Trot” Cross Country Run to be Held May 25

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:41:07 GMT

The second annual Dr. L. Daniel Burtner Trauma Trot and Kids Safety Expo will be held at 7:30 a.m. May 25 in Penn Laird.

RMH Hosting Diabetes Product and Health Fair May 13

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:24:18 GMT

The RMH diabetes support groups will host a Diabetes Product and Health Fair from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 13 in the hospital’s lower level conference rooms.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:40:43 GMT

About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the American Stroke Association, so it’s important to know the signs and symptoms and call 9-1-1 for help.

“Aging Gracefully” Conference May 7 Features Free Health Screenings, Engaging Speakers

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:08:22 GMT

RMH Senior Advantage will hold its annual “Aging Gracefully” conference, from 8 a.m.-noon on May 7 at the Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene, 1871 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg.

Dr. Jeffrey Turner Receives 2013 Golden Stethoscope Award

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:11:49 GMT

RMH Emergency Department physician Jeffrey Turner, MD, has been awarded the fifth annual RMH Golden Stethoscope Award.

RMH Family Birthplace to Host Free Family Fair April 28

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:34:15 GMT

RMH Family Birthplace will host a free Family Fair from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.

Bring Expired, Unused Prescription Medications to RMH on April 27

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:13:49 GMT

RMH will serve as a collection site for unused, expired and unneeded prescriptions for the semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 27.

Create a Personal Advance Care Plan During National Advance Care Planning Week

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:41:19 GMT

During National Advance Care Planning Week, April 15-21, RMH encourages all adults to talk about and create an advance care plan to ensure their wishes are known if they become unable to make decisions regarding their own health care.

April is National Donate Life Month

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:39:24 GMT

During National Donate Life Month in April, RMH celebrates the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, tissue and eye donors and encourages others to follow their lead.

RMH Recognizes National Healthcare Access Personnel Week

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:29:33 GMT

RMH thanks its healthcare access staff during National Healthcare Access Personnel Week, April 1-7, for their role as goodwill ambassadors to the public.

RMH to Join Local Universities and Colleges in March 23 Walk for Hope

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:08:25 GMT

RMH Behavioral Health Services is joining local universities and colleges for the second annual Walk for Hope, an event to raise depression and suicide awareness among youth, at 9 a.m. March 23 in Harrisonburg.

RMH Honors 2013 Patient Safety Champions

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:56:35 GMT

RMH has recognized five team members as 2013 Safety Champions for their dedication to strengthening the culture of patient safety at RMH.

RMH to Present Free Colon Health Seminar March 18

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:45:15 GMT

RMH will present a free seminar, “Colon Health 101,” from 6-8 p.m. March 18 in the hospital’s lower level conference rooms.

RMH Surgical Clinic and Valley Vascular Associates to Host Free Varicose Vein Screening on March 19

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:25:30 GMT

The RMH Surgical Clinic and Valley Vascular Associates will host a free varicose vein screening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on March 19 at the RMH Hahn Building Medical Offices on the RMH health campus.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:06:29 GMT

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, RMH reminds anyone over the age of 50 to schedule a colorectal cancer screening.

Waterman Walkers Begin Wednesday Walk to School Initiative Feb 13

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:04:57 GMT

Parents of Waterman Elementary School students will begin walking to school as a group Feb. 13.

RMH Plans Special Events for American Heart Month in February

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:26:17 GMT

RMH invites the community to participate in the following events to raise awareness about heart health during American Heart Month in February:

RMH Receives 2013 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:13:03 GMT

RMH has received Specialty Excellence Awards in critical care, emergency medicine and pulmonary care along with other 2013 quality recognitions from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make informed decisions about physicians or hospitals.

Annual Home and Farm Safety Day Set for Feb. 9

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:39:42 GMT

RMH will host the RMH/Bowman/Progressive Agriculture Home and Farm Safety Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Rockingham County Fair Grounds.

RMH Launches Integrative Medicine Practice

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:26:27 GMT

RMH has launched an integrative medicine practice in Harrisonburg, offering a unique approach to primary care that combines traditional and non-traditional medicine and therapies.

RMH Hosting Free Women’s Heart Health Seminar on Jan. 31

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:23:59 GMT

RMH will host a free women’s heart health seminar, “Matters of the Heart,” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the JMU Festival Conference and Student Center.

RMH Bariatric Surgery Center Receives Accreditation from ACS Bariatric Surgery Center Network

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:51:15 GMT

The RMH Bariatric Surgery Center has been accredited by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).