Being the parent or guardian of a sick child is frustrating for multiple reasons, especially if your child is sick at school. This can lead to unexpected inconveniences at home and childcare, loss of work, and the worry of getting a same-day doctor’s appointment.  Fortunately, an increase in school-based clinics has been making impacts for … Continue reading Building Healthier Futures: Amanda Hile- PA-C, Discusses School-Based Care →

Acts of self-love and learning how to build strong personal relationships with yourself and others can be practiced all year round.  But for the month of July, also known as Social Wellness Month, mental health professionals urge folks to celebrate the concept of self-love and tending to relationships. Social wellness can look like joining a … Continue reading Celebrate Social Wellness Month in 5 Simple Ways  →

PARSONS, W. VA (May 30, 2023) – St. George Medical Clinic Pharmacy located in Parsons, West Virginia hosted two students from the Tucker County High School Pharmacy Technician Certification Program this spring. The two students hosted were Paige Shaffer and Joselyn Burnside, both residents of Tucker County and students at Tucker County High School. The … Continue reading St. George Medical Clinic Pharmacy Hosts Students from Pharmacy Technician Certification Program →

May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and promote healthcare that improves mental well-being. We want to remind patients that mental health is just as significant as physical health, and shed light on the various symptoms and treatments that come with it.  At St. … Continue reading What is Mental Health Awareness Month? →

April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer occurs when cells in an individual’s mouth tissues mutate and divide uncontrollably. We want to remind our patients that early detection is key, and that scheduling screenings for this lesser-known disease is significant to maintaining a healthy smile for years to come.  Read on to … Continue reading St. George’s Dental Staff Recognizes April as Oral Cancer Awareness Month →

Colorectal cancer, the second deadliest cancer in the United States, is currently on the rise across the nation with many patients under the age of 50 years old.  According to the National Cancer Institute, it was estimated that 52,580 people died from colon and/or rectum cancer in 2022, with more than 140,000 new cases being … Continue reading Colorectal Cancer: What You Need to Know →

Did you know that at one-point cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States? Thankfully, through annual screenings and healthcare prevention methods, that number has reduced greatly. However, according to the National Cancer Institute, roughly 14,100 new cases were reported in 2022 with an estimated 4,280 deaths caused … Continue reading What You Should Know About Cervical Cancer →

Winter is here and the holidays are quickly approaching—like Christmas and New Year’s to name a few. That means families and friends will be gathering together over the next coming weeks for both holiday parties and dinners alike. That’s why the experts from St. George Medical Clinic have prepared this list of tips to help … Continue reading 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling →

For the roughly 29 million Americans living with diabetes, the disease certainly can take a toll on one’s health, lifestyle, and well-being. Aside from possible high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, people living with diabetes have an increased chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and other health issues. But what is the link between diabetes and … Continue reading Diabetes and Heart Disease: How to Prevent The Dangerous Connection →

Drum roll, please. We are excited to announce that our brand-new Canaan Valley clinic is now officially open and accepting patients. The clinic is located at 6368 Appalachian Highway in Davis and is conveniently located for folks in the Canaan Valley, Davis, Thomas, and Harman area, as well as throughout the Tucker County region. To … Continue reading Why We Opened a Clinic in Canaan Valley →