Michelle Fortune, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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The healing touch

A woman I had just met told me: “We must hold care in just as high regard as the cure.” I found her message simple ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:24 pm

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A silent and not-so-silent killer

In June of 2022, I introduced Dr. Evans Kemp to the community as the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at St. Luke’s—a new practice at our ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:12 pm

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Keeping our young athletes safer 

Over the holidays, we announced a new service that St. Luke’s provides to Polk County High School Athletics — Athletic Training. But as I’ve heard ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:52 pm

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A profound community impact

For most of my five decades of life, I have been the person who wanted to make a difference. I was the little girl on ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11:15 am

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God, family and general surgery

Earlier this year, we promised more exciting announcements from the hospital.  Well, more declarations are to come, but today I am thrilled to make public ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Monday, February 27, 2023 2:04 pm

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A screening can save your life

Cancer. It’s a word that scares the daylight out of our very being, and there’s good reason for this fear. The American Cancer Society estimates ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59 am

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Unhealthy Eating:  A Silent Epidemic

Princess Diana, Karen Carpenter, Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and Dennis Quaid. There are just too many to list. I’ve not spoken much about ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:36 pm

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A view from the other side

Sometimes, situations in which we find ourselves provide a different vantage point. My perspective is usually one of a hospital leader and nurse, but last ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:22 pm

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Starting the year off right

Whew, I sure have been tempted over the last couple of months by rich foods, like Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, homemade rolls, noodles, and pumpkin pie!  ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:23 pm

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The need for blood donation is real

Do you know someone who had surgery, was involved in a traumatic accident, had a baby, or has undergone cancer treatments within the last year? ... Read more

by Michelle Fortune, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2:09 pm

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