Today, we enjoy a life expectancy almost double that of what our ancestors enjoyed just one century ago. Interestingly, the development of vaccines against infectious disease is actually responsible for… Read more »
It’s understandable in today’s world that there are questions about seeking medical care. Is the facility open? Is it safe for me to go? Rest assured that The Outer Banks... Read more »
We all have those moments when our life seems out of control and someone or something sends us over the edge. Our reactions in those times have a lot to… Read more »
For many reasons, the quality of our hearing has a direct impact on our overall health. Obviously, being able to hear well allows us to communicate and sense danger. But… Read more »
Many of us have great intentions for the new year. Resolutions with lofty goals around weight loss, smoking cessation, and increased exercise are common this time of year. Unfortunately, after… Read more »
Because The Outer Banks Hospital (TOBH) has proven its ability to solve complex community health challenges, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Pfizer have awarded a grant that… Read more »
Nearly one million people will be living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the U.S. by 2020, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. The disease, which affects both a person’s ability to… Read more »
Access to healthcare has been and continues to be a challenge across the United States. The Outer Banks is no exception. When Sentara left our area last year and Dr…. Read more »
Achieving personal health goals may often seem out of reach, but it’s proven that having a support system can really make a difference. That’s why The Outer Banks Hospital created… Read more »
According to the American Cancer Society, there have been more discoveries about cancer in the past two decades than in all preceding centuries combined. The good news is that the… Read more »
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