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- From sudden paralysis to stability: Eugene's cervical spine recoveryA Covington, Virginia man, experiencing paralysis following a fall, had a journey supported by spine surgery — returning him to the life he loves.
- Heart care with purpose: Dr. Owusu Asamoah on representation and preventionIn honor of Black History Month and American Heart Month, LewisGale Medical Center is highlighting heart-health prevention, early screening and timely treatment — supported by our cardiology team, including interventional cardiologist Dr. Owusu Asamoah.
- Successful treatment of a rare diagnosis — tethered spinal cord: Debbie’s storyA Southwest Virginia woman, suffering from back pain, is diagnosed with a rare spinal condition treated by LewisGale Physicians Neurosurgery's Joshua Prickett, DO.
- Gastric bypass surgery gives mother a new lease on life!A young mother - motivated by the hope of keeping up with her child - finds a pathway to weight loss she never new was possible.
- Celebrating a legacy of compassionMargie Twigg reflects on 50 years of mental health care at LewisGale.
- Kara MacCormackLewisGale Physicians Midwifery celebrates 5 years as Kara MacCormack, RN, relies on them for the birth to her fifth child. Both have many reasons to celebrate!
- Ashton HodgeNeurosurgeon Dr. Joshua Prickett successfully treated Ashton Hodge who suffered from a traumatic brain injury while sledding.
- "They made me feel like I wasn't alone"Penni Hairston draws comfort from the doctors and team providing her cancer treatment.
- LewisGale Medical Center colleagues provide holiday joy for injured mail carrier and his familyWith generosity in their hearts, the facility's rehab team ensured Craig "Tony" Musil, his wife and child have presents to open on Christmas Day.
- Lifechanging Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Success with Dr. Amanda CoxAmanda shares her journey with obesity and lifechanging Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery.