At Alamance Regional Medical Center, we offer comprehensive care for you and your family throughout all seasons of life. And this promise is reflected in the articles in this issue of Well Now.
One of the first screenings a baby receives after birth is the Apgar test. Named after Dr. Virginia Apgar, the test assesses five key measures of newborn health and assigns a score of 0, 1 or 2 for each measure.
Cancer Clinics Bring Specialized Care
Close to Home
Dealing with cancer can be a frightening and exhausting experience. But at Alamance Regional Medical Center, we're here to provide state-of-the-art
care and support every step of the way.
Are You Protecting
Your Bones?
From the 300 bones you had at birth to the 206 you have by about age 25, bones grow, fuse together and renew tissue, creating a strong framework to protect your organs and help you stay active. Your bones continue to change throughout life, so right now is a great time to think about them.
Could Physical Therapy
Help You?
Many Americans suffer from neck or back pain. Whether it's a muscle strain caused by running or you've been diagnosed with arthritis, physical therapy may help you get on the road to recovery.
New Dialysis Service Helps Area Patients
Kidney disease is increasing throughout the United States, and in Alamance County 250 people require dialysis to treat failing kidney function. Recently, Alamance Regional Medical Center began offering inpatient dialysis service to help patients receive care closer to home.
Healthy Woman; Nutrition Matters; Ask the Doctor; Understanding Cancer; Pregnancy, Parenting & Birth; Smoking Cessation Classes; For Seniors; Support Groups; and More!