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• RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & SeniorsJanuary 19, 2024
  As winter begins, so does the increased threat of respiratory infections, and one virus that demands our attention is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This RSV vaccine is critically important for specific vulnerable groups: seniors and infants or children below the age of two. Here’s a rundown of the most important RSV vaccine info you should… Read more: RSV Ready: Vaccine Gives Resilience to Infants & Seniors
• Breathe Easier at PCHAugust 8, 2022
  Pulmonary Rehab Q&A We recently caught up with Bancroft resident Sondra Bennett, age 62, who successfully completed the pulmonary rehab program a few years ago at Pender Community Hospital. Here’s what she had to say about the benefits of PCH’s pulmonary rehab program: How did you learn about pulmonary rehab at PCH? I had some lung issues… Read more: Breathe Easier at PCH
• Get Your Heart in the Right PlaceAugust 8, 2022
  With PCH Cardiac Rehab Research indicates that cardiac rehab reduces participants’ death rate by as much as 30% when compared to non-participants – and that the biggest factor in determining rehab participation is the strength of the recommendation made by the patient’s physician.  Larry Rogers is glad he took his doctor’s suggestions seriously to participate… Read more: Get Your Heart in the Right Place
• PCH Hosts Monthly Alzheimer’s Support GroupsMay 26, 2022
  Virtual, In-Person Options Open to All According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6.6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. Each person with the disease inevitably needs some type of help. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about… Read more: PCH Hosts Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Groups
• Anterior hip replacement procedures at PCHMay 16, 2022
  Get back to what moves you Dr. Justin Deans adds to our orthopedic team, specializing in anterior hip replacement procedures Hip replacements are the most common and long-lasting joint replacement, often with life-changing results that help people move better, feel better and get back to doing the things they enjoy. At Pender Community Hospital, our… Read more: Anterior hip replacement procedures at PCH
• Occupational therapy helps all ages function—and flourish—in daily livesFebruary 2, 2022
  Recovery can be a long and winding road after an accident, illness or injury. Sometimes patients need specialized care to reclaim skills they once used in day-to-day living. At Pender Community Hospital, occupational therapists customize care and utilize a wide range of treatments to help people of all ages live more complete, productive and independent… Read more: Occupational therapy helps all ages function—and flourish—in daily lives