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• Well: Why Patients Can't Sleep at the Hospital

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Sleep is necessary for healing, but the drama of fractured sleep plays out night after night in hospitals everywhere.
  
  

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• Drugs Beat Stents Against Stroke Recurrence in Study

  Sep. 07, 2011

  A new government-funded study found that aggressive use of cardiovascular drugs is much more effective in preventing a recurrence of stroke than deploying a stent to prop open narrowed arteries in the brain.

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• Side benefit of statin drug includes lower infection rates

  Sep. 07, 2011

  Some people must be asking themselves: Is there nothing statins can't do? New research suggests that atorvastin (Lipitor) is not only successful at reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks, but also reduces the risk of acquiring a potentially fatal infectious disease.

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LivingCenter Newsletter

• The Golden Difference

  Nov. 01, 2011

  As one of the country's premiere providers of integrated health care services, the Golden Living family of companies is changing the way people view health care. Golden Living provides patients with individualized, short-term rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care before they return home after an illness or surgery.

  Our goal is to help you restore strength and confidence so you feel like yourself again and can get back to enjoying life the way you should. That's The Golden Difference. The Golden Difference is at the heart of our health and wellness programs. It's what drives us to provide an enriching environment where individuals can focus on their short-term recovery so they can resume a healthier and more active lifestyle. The sooner you can feel like yourself again, the better.

  Offered exclusively at Golden LivingCenters, Golden Rehab provides comprehensive, short-term therapy, skilled nursing and restorative care to patients recovering from general injury or surgery, as well as patients with more complex needs, including cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions. Our experienced therapists and nursing staff work closely with the patient and primary physician to develop a recovery plan that specifically addresses a patient's needs.

• STAFF

  Nov. 01, 2011

  Medical Director	Dr. Ward Paine
  Attending Physician	Dr. William Minor
  Executive Director	Greg Stephens
  Business Office Manager	Crystal Wilkins
  Director of Nursing	Tammy Crislip
  Administrative Assistant	Kim Bonette
  Social Services	Susan Savage
  Admissions Director	Jo Peterson
  Dining Services Manager	Missi Smith
  Maintenance Director	Greg Liming
  Activities Director	Becki Deem
  Medical Records	Joyce Cottrell
  Community Liaison	Sarah M. Stewart
  Dir. of Environmental Services	Gary Ayersman
  Golden LivingCenter-Morgantown, WV
  www.goldenlivingcenters.com/morgantown

• Secrets for Soothing a Sore Throat

  Nov. 01, 2011

  "The Farmer's Almanac" offers some simple remedies that should help ease your discomfort:

  Suck on a zinc lozenge. Some studies say zinc helps ease sore throats and other cold symptoms.

  Gargle with warm salt water. Place 1 t. salt in a glass of warm water. Gargle several times.

  Cuddle a compress. Rest a warm compress on your throat.

  Brew some tea.

  • Chamomile tea: Add 1–2 t. dried chamomile blossoms to a pint of boiling water; steep and drink a cup every few hours.
  • Pomegranate tea: Brew several of the fruit's rinds and then drink up. The pomegranate contains astringents that will help ease your discomfort.

  Sip some honey. Mix 1/4 c. honey with 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar. Take 1 T. every four hours or as needed throughout the day.