Drive to Thrive mobile medicine units deliver essential women's health care right to your neighborhood! šļø
Across Greater Charlotte, we're driving our mission to bring health, hope and healing #ForAll.
Our locations now include Atrium Health Anson, where we can help address gaps in women's health care options. Our dedicated team offers a variety of services including prenatal exams, a variety of birth control options and annual screenings, all in a cozy, supportive setting.
View our calendar for upcoming dates and locations near you: https://bit.ly/4cQurSl
Let's thrive!
Doug, an Atrium Health patient, credits the care he received from the Care Everywhere mobile medicine unit for saving his life.
āWhen you're working in the heat, if you take a break, you get your second wind, but the second wind never came,ā Doug shares. āIt was the [mobile] medical unit where I found out, my āblood pressure is through the roof, like, dangerously high.' That was the first stage of finding out what was going on with me.ā
Care Everywhere providers diagnosed Doug with hypertension, kidney stones and Type 2 diabetes.
"I feel like if I wouldn't have gone to that bus that day, there's a good chance I wouldn't be alive because I didn't have a doctor to go to."
Within a week following his visit with our Care Everywhere providers, Doug was able to schedule appointments with specialists to get the care he needed.
Atrium Healthās Care Everywhere mobile family medicine units provide state-of-the-art health care services to the diverse communities we serve.
Best Rehabilitation Hospital
Atrium Health is recognized for having the Charlotte regionās BEST care in Charlotte and beyond! Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation is thrilled to have been ranked the #7 Rehabilitation Hospital in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report!
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center was also recognized as the āBest Hospitalā in the Charlotte metro region for the eighth consecutive year.
Congratulations to our teammates and thank you for the lifesaving work you do in our communities every day!
Back pain can be a problem for many. Learn about five strategies you can do daily to help reduce and prevent back pain.
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Heroism takes off at the Charlotte Douglas Airport āļø
Shortly before boarding his connecting flight at Charlotte Douglas Airport, Ken Jeffries had a cardiac episode.
Claire Cerbie, a former Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute nurse was boarding the same flight when she noticed Ken exhibiting signs of a heart attack. Her quick thinking and immediate action, including performing CPR and using an AED, brought Ken back to a stable condition as they waited for additional medical support to arrive.
Ken was then treated at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center by interventional cardiologist Dr. William Downey. "Most people who this happens to die,ā Downey said. āThis is sudden death. Claire's CPR kept him alive.ā
āA āthank youā is not enough. I am so appreciative and indebted to you,ā Ken said as he spoke to Claire over a zoom.
Since receiving cardiac care from the team at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Ken has been able to recover and is a strong advocate for CPR and AED availability and training.
Kenās heartfelt gratitude for Claire is a powerful reminder of the impact of quick action and CPR training.
Read more about Kenās story here: https://bit.ly/4cCdQSr
Whatās cooler than being cool??? Preventing heat exhaustion. š
As temperatures soar, remember that children's bodies don't regulate heat as well as adults.
Here are some top tips to help your kids keep cool:
š Limit outdoor play to cooler parts of the day, especially avoiding 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the heat index peaks.
āļø Encourage indoor or shaded breaks, especially during play or exercise. Teach children to come inside if they feel overheated.
š§¢ Opt for light colors, loose-fitting, and sweat-wicking fabrics. Don't forget a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun's rays.
Enjoy creating sun-sational memories with your family this summer!
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NHL Hall of Fame goalie Henrik Lundqvist, known for his legendary career with the New York Rangers, turned to Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute for a critical heart diagnosis.
Under the expert care of Dr. Dermot Phelan, our renowned sports cardiologist, Henrik navigated a daunting health challenge with grace and resilience.
Henrik shares, "There were a lot of emotions in that moment ā realizing not only that I wasnāt going to play, but also that I probably needed surgery soon. Itās frightening, and there is a lot of sadness you have to deal with, but I was happy."
His inspiring journey is poignantly captured in the film "Open Heart," now available on Netflix. We are deeply honored to have played a role in Henrik's journey ā¤ļø
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For Kimberly Giammarco, life changed in the blink of an eye.
Kimberly went to the eye doctor thinking she needed glasses, but within a matter of days she learned a benign tumor was causing her vision problems.
Her doctors scheduled her for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery right away. This is a procedure that uses highly focused beams of radiation to target brain tumors.
During the procedure, you wear a tight-fitting mask and lie very still on a bed that slides into a machine. The thought of it all made Kimberly nervous, so she turned to live music therapy during the process to help her feel relaxed. She went through five sessions listening to live renditions of chart-topping hits.
Now, her treatment is complete, and her vision is back to normal!
Read more about Kimberly's experience: https://bit.ly/3XMZCcQ
Ready for your summer adventure? Stay healthy and pack smart with these tips from Dr. Guilherme Corral at Atrium Health Primary Care One Health Family Medicine & Urgent Care.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UY9ZaC
There is a strong link between sleep apnea and depression, anxiety, personality changes, stress disorders and memory loss, among others.
You may have sleep apnea if you notice symptoms like loud snoring, disturbed sleeping, morning headaches, lack of energy during the day, waking up with a dry mouth, mood changes, etc.
If you notice any of these symptoms, reach out to your behavioral health or primary care provider to get a referral to a sleep medicine specialist.
On average, men have a shorter lifespan than women by about five years. In a candid revelation, Dennis Reid recounts his harrowing experience of trying to drive while undergoing a stroke. He acknowledges that this life-threatening event could have been prevented, underscoring the critical need for men to prioritize their health to avoid such avoidable emergencies.
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the U.S.? There are many factors to consider when assessing your risk for heart disease.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
š¹ Schedule Regular Check-Ups - Regular visits with your cardiologist can catch issues before they become serious.
š¹ Consider Lifestyle Changes ā Making lifestyle changes like having a balanced diet, exercising regularly and quitting smoking can drastically improve heart health.
š¹Explore Your Familyās Health History - Discuss your family health history as it may impact your risk for heart disease.
Ready to take control of your heart health? Schedule an appointment with your cardiologist today.
Cancer survivorship is a lifelong journey that requires support every step of the way.
This September, weāre hosting survivorship events in Charlotte and Winston-Salem to share experiences and tools to help you navigate the journey.
Sessions include supporting your mental health, art and songwriting therapy, how to face the financial challenges of a diagnosis and more.
Here are the dates:
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September 14, 2024 in Charlotte
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September 21, 2024 in Winston-Salem
Patients, survivors, caregivers, and providers are welcome. Click the link below and search ājourneyā to RSVP for one of these events now!
Link: https://bit.ly/3VQjb1p
As temperatures rise, the challenges of a summer pregnancy increase as well. Pregnancy naturally heightens heat intolerance, making hot weather particularly uncomfortable for expectant mothers. Dr. Sarah Pollock at Atrium Health Women's Care Eastover OB-GYN offers tips to help you stay hydrated.
Let's give a shout-out to all the dads, the soon-to-be dads, and the dad-like dynamos out there! Our providers and teammates share heartfelt messages about fatherhood, from advice for new parents to what it means to be a dad. Here's to the heroes without capes, the kings of corny jokes, and the champions of bedtime stories. Happy Father's Day!
There is new hope for patients with coronary artery disease.
Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute has successfully performed the regionās first procedure using the FDA-approved AGENTā¢ Drug-Coated Balloon. This method alleviates patientsā symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath and allows them to return to activities they love.
"The introduction of drug-coated balloon therapy marks a significant breakthrough, offering symptomatic relief and reducing the rate of restenosis, thereby improving our patientsā quality of life substantially,ā said Dr. Nyal Borges, an interventional cardiologist at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, who performed the procedure.
We are proud to lead the way in innovative cardiac care ā¤ļø
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To live fully means living and loving authentically and proudly. At Advocate Health, we celebrate and support every individual so you can embrace life to the fullest. Happy Pride Month!
Hereās a Duck to Remember Us
Among the lifesaving machines and medicines at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Union, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center, thereās perhaps, something far more meaningful to the patients and providers there ā rubber ducks.
It all started about a decade ago, with a friendly gesture from a blanket vendor, who gifted the nurses a few rubber ducks and they decided to put them on display. In 2016, that gesture sparked a new tradition when a breast cancer patient, Jessica Conklin, finished her treatment and gave the staff a rubber flamingo to say, "thank you.ā Thatās when the team at Levine Cancer Institute Union decided that would become their trademark. From then on, they gave patients a personalized duck ā something specific to their story or fight. Now, hundreds of ducks line the shelves of the facility. Itās a constant reminder of Levine Cancer Institute Unionās commitment to their patients and the influence the staff continues to have on their lives, long after they receive treatment.
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"This is an exciting day for our team and our patients," shares Dr. Michael Rinaldi, an interventional cardiologist and the medical director of the structural heart program at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. "We have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to bring this innovative technology to our community. The tricuspid clip offers a life-changing option for patients who previously had limited treatment choices.ā
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in cardiac careāthe successful completion of the first commercial tricuspid clip procedure in the Carolinas at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
This minimally invasive procedure represents a significant advancement in the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation, a condition where the heartās tricuspid valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in the heart causing symptoms like severe shortness of breath and swelling.
Thanks to the FDA-approved TriClip device, our team can offer a life-changing solution to patients who are not suitable candidates for traditional surgery. This procedure is simpler, involves less risk, and patients typically return home the next day ā significantly enhancing their quality of life with minimal recovery time.
Weāre proud to continue leading the way in innovative #CardiacCare.
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This is your sign to take a laugh break š¤£ It's good for your health.
