March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging all Americans to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup! Kidneys filter 200 liters of blood a day, help regulate blood pressure and direct red blood cell production. But they are also prone to disease; 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney failure. Over time the kidneys can become damaged with little or no physical symptoms to warn you that your kidneys are in trouble. Take time this month to talk to your doctor about your kidneys!

CONGRATS TO SRMC CEO BERNARD A. WHEATLEY! For the 2nd year in a row, Dr. Wheatley has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the "60 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know." The list, published annually, recognizes CEOs who possess extensive experience in healthcare management, demonstrating their commitment to offering high-quality, accessible care to rural populations. See full article here: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/60-rural-hospital-ceos-to-know-2017.html

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Director of Radiology, Dr. Scott Price, will be speaking from noon to 1:00pm at the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute 2nd floor auditorium. Don't miss this free presentation! To learn more about Cancer Support VI, please visit: www.CancerSupportVI.com

Thank you to The Bennie and Martha Benjamin Foundation, Inc. for their generous support of healthcare in the United States Virgin Islands. Your recent grant of $19,146.50 will go along way in support of the student nurse extern program. THANK YOU!