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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Triad doctor speaks on Tourette Syndrome
(WGHP) — It's a disorder that can have a big impact on a person's life. It's Called Tourette Syndrome, and this is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. In the FOX8 House Call, Brad Jones speaks with Dr. Jaclyn Martindale. She is Director of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Tourette Center and the head of Pediatric Neurology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
01-06-2025
- Health
- Business Journals
More than 600 student-athletes screened for health and safety at free Heart of a Champion event in Winston-Salem
expand Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hosted its annual Heart of a Champion Day in Winston Salem on May 17, offering free, comprehensive health screenings to over 600 local student-athletes. This collaborative event, featuring Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's primary care, orthopedic and heart teams, helped identify both orthopedic and cardiac conditions that could impact a student's ability to safely participate in sports, including rare but serious heart issues. The screenings offered students a thorough assessment, including musculoskeletal exams, heart checks, vision screenings and general medical evaluations — all in one visit. expand 'Prevention is everything when it comes to keeping young athletes healthy,' said Dr. Heath Thornton, medical director for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Athletic Trainer outreach program. 'Heart of a Champion Day brings together the care and expertise that students need for a comprehensive pre-sports screening — all in one place. Whether it's a heart condition or a joint issue, these screenings give us a chance to catch concerns early and guide families toward the right next steps.' Heart of a Champion Day has become a significant annual initiative that reflects Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's dedication to the community, ensuring that student-athletes are not only ready for competition but also equipped with the knowledge to take charge of their health. This wellness event was made possible with the support of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist volunteers, including doctors, nurses, athletic trainers and other health care professionals. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic learning health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and part of Advocate Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system with locations throughout the region and
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Triad OB-GYN speaks on women's health
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — May is Women's Health Month. It's devoted to empowering women to prioritize their well-being and encouraging them to take charge of their health. In the FOX8 House Call, Dr. April Miller, an OB-GYN at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, has health advice for women. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Thomasville hospital receives an A in national health care report
THOMASVILLE — A semiannual national health care report gave one Davidson County-based hospital an A grade and the another a B. Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center received an A in the nonprofit watchdog The Leapfrog Group's spring 2025 report, while Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center in Lexington received a B. Novant Health has received the most A hospital safety grades in North Carolina for the fourth consecutive grading period. The nine recognized N.C. Novant Health hospitals, including Thomasville Medical, outperformed nearly 70% of hospitals nationwide for safety and quality with A grades. 'Our team members' faithful commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for each patient shines through in this recognition,' said Dr. David Priest, senior vice president and chief safety and quality officer for Novant Health. 'We are proud of our collective efforts to keep safety and quality at the center of everything we do. While these scores reflect a certain timeframe and set of criteria, they allow our teams to continually monitor benchmarks and set even higher goals to ensure we are constantly improving to create a healthier future for every patient and community we serve.' A spokesperson for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist said, 'We are committed to always providing the highest levels of safe, high-quality care to our patients and the communities we serve, and we remain dedicated to constant improvement.' Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist also received a B in 2024. The Leapfrog Group reviews hospital and patient outcomes across the United States based on more than 30 performance measures focused on safety, quality and patient experience. Each assessment results in a letter grade ranging from A to F. Scores are released twice a year, in the spring and fall. Leapfrog researchers said they have determined that when compared with a hospital rated an A, patients face on average a 35% greater risk of avoidable death at a B hospital, an 88% greater risk at a C hospital and a 92% greater risk at a D or F hospital.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Free skin cancer screenings in the Triad on Wednesday
With the weather getting warmer, we're spending more time outdoors in the sun. That's why May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is offering two free screenings on May 7. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on May 7 at Dermatology – Country Club , located at 4618 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on May 7 at Dermatology – Palladium, located at 5826 Samet Dr., Suite 103, High Point Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX8 WGHP.
