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As News 13's Jay Siltzer explains at Carepartners Solace, the focus is not limited to the patient.

Lauren Stafford, caregiver, "I just have a lot of assurance when I'm not here that she's being taken care of well. ...]]> Wed, May 22 2013, 03:45 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_hospice-honored-200.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-gift-life-199.shtml?wap=0
Burns scar her body and restrict the use of her hands, but as News 13's Jay Siltzer explains in this special Health Alert, one mountain community has come together to provide a 3-year-old girl the "Gift of Life. ...]]> Wed, May 22 2013, 08:47 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-gift-life-199.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_smoking-cessation-198.shtml?wap=0
Now, as News 13's Jay Siltzer shows us in today's Health Alert, more and more businesses are willing to pay up to help workers kick the habit.

Charlie Howes, smoker for 11 years, "usually when I wake up in the morning that's the tough ones and driving in the car. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 02:31 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_smoking-cessation-198.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_fetal-alcohol-syndrome-197.shtml?wap=0
One local center is trying to get a better handle on the condition.

As News 13's Jay Siltzer shows us in today's Health Alert, that might lead to earlier diagnoses and care. ...]]> Tue, May 14 2013, 03:16 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_fetal-alcohol-syndrome-197.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_silver-sneakers-196.shtml?wap=0
As News 13's Jay Siltzer shows us in today's Health Alert, it doesn't have to cost participants a dime.

Pounds lost, better posture, stronger muscles. ...]]> Mon, May 13 2013, 03:25 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_silver-sneakers-196.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-snoring-dangers-195.shtml?wap=0 As News 13's Jay Siltzer explains in this special "Health Alert", improper breathing while sleeping may be taking years off your life.
Dr. Angela Connaughton, Western Carolina Pulmonary, "it can be a sign that someone may have sleep apnea. ...]]> Tue, Feb 19 2013, 06:38 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-snoring-dangers-195.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_possible-mama-expansion-194.shtml?wap=0
The Mountain Area Medical Airlift, better known as "MAMA", currently has two helicopters.

According to hospital officials, the expansion will better serve the area that Mission Hospital cares for patients. ...]]> Mon, Feb 18 2013, 06:17 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_possible-mama-expansion-194.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-extreme-weight-loss-193.shtml?wap=0
As News 13's Jay Siltzer explains in this special "Health Alert", there's no easy answer especially when the procedure adds years to your life. ...]]> Tue, Feb 12 2013, 03:22 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-extreme-weight-loss-193.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_remote-fetal-monitoring-192.shtml?wap=0 As News 13's Jay Siltzer reports in today's Health Alert, the freedom to move around makes for easier deliveries.
McDowell Hospital offers remote electronic fetal monitoring for expecting mothers. ...]]> Wed, Feb 06 2013, 04:31 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_remote-fetal-monitoring-192.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-sugary-drink-dangers-191.shtml?wap=0 In spite of advances in technology and education, there is no competing with patients addiction to sugary drinks.
And as News 13's Jay Silter shows us in this special "Health Alert", some of the worst beverages for your teeth may be brands you think are good for you. ...]]> Tue, Feb 05 2013, 06:03 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_special-report-sugary-drink-dangers-191.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_bronchoscopy-189.shtml?wap=0 Mon, Feb 04 2013, 06:11 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_bronchoscopy-189.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_advanced-directives-188.shtml?wap=0 Fri, Feb 01 2013, 11:25 AM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_advanced-directives-188.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_endocrinology-187.shtml?wap=0 Wed, Jan 23 2013, 05:32 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_endocrinology-187.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_local-mental-health-care-186.shtml?wap=0 Tue, Jan 22 2013, 05:24 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_local-mental-health-care-186.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_wilderness-rehab-185.shtml?wap=0 Wed, Jan 16 2013, 06:46 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_wilderness-rehab-185.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_2nd-strain-flu-184.shtml?wap=0 Wed, Jan 09 2013, 05:35 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_2nd-strain-flu-184.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_magnet-dangers-183.shtml?wap=0 Wed, Jan 02 2013, 05:46 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_magnet-dangers-183.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_2013-fitness-182.shtml?wap=0 Tue, Jan 01 2013, 06:20 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_2013-fitness-182.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_volunteer-value-181.shtml?wap=0 Mon, Dec 31 2012, 06:07 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_volunteer-value-181.shtml?wap=0 http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_arctic-sun-180.shtml?wap=0 Wed, Dec 26 2012, 06:20 PM EDT http://wlos.com/shared/community/features/health-alert/stories/wlos_arctic-sun-180.shtml?wap=0