Health and Wellness

Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season

    Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season

The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter.

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Public health officials urge caution during extreme heat

    Public health officials urge caution during extreme heat

According to the North Carolina Heat Report, emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses statewide hit 373 during the week of July 9-15.

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ACEY Group recognizes CNAs

    ACEY Group recognizes CNAs

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) don’t get the recognition of other health professionals, such as nurses and doctors. But they provide much-needed assistance to patients, particularly those in nursing homes. The

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Panel discussion shines light on veteran suicide

    Panel discussion shines light on veteran suicide

Although numbers are down from a year ago, each day, 20 veterans die by suicide in the United States. When compared to the general population, those who protect our freedom

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Health Department offers Zika kits, tips

  Health Department offers Zika kits, tips

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Spring is in full swing and with the mild winter this year, mosquitoes are already out

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Rev. Robinson named Womble Carlyle Healthy Heart Champion

  Rev. Robinson named Womble Carlyle Healthy Heart Champion

Submitted photo SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE With 330 guests, the American Heart Association’s Winston-Salem Heart Ball raised $232,000 (net) through

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Salvation Army Senior Center holds health fair

  Salvation Army Senior Center holds health fair

BY TODD LUCK  THE CHRONICLE The Salvation Army held a health fair to help kick off its new seniors program

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Hunt provides exercise as community center gives away prizes

  Hunt provides exercise as community center gives away prizes

Photo by Timothy Ramsey BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY  THE CHRONICLE For the past seven years, the staff at the Carl H.

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W-S marks National Walking Day

  W-S marks National Walking Day

Photo by Tevin Stinson CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Last week the American Heart Association encouraged people to lace up their sneakers

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Advocates: Failed GOP health-care plan bad for children

  Advocates: Failed GOP health-care plan bad for children

BY TODD LUCK  THE CHRONICLE  Photo by Todd Luck Just a day before the Republicans’ American Health Care Act (AHCA)

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