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Retiring CEO Eddie Beard Honored with RISE Scholarship

HICKORY, NC—The Organizational Learning department of Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) and Catawba Medical Foundation hosted a banquet December 12, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center to award the first Eddie Beard RISE scholarship. Winner of the scholarship is Carley Land, a senior at Hickory High School. RISE, Robust Internship Student Experiences (RISE), is a semester long, ...

Retiring Eddie Beard Awarded The Order of The Long Leaf Pine by Governor Cooper

The Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) Board of Trustees and several Catawba County leaders joined together on November 28 to honor Eddie Beard who served 33 years at CVHS, including the last four as president and CEO. Among the honors bestowed on Beard was The Order of the Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor one can receive in North Carolina. Beard also was presented a flag that has flown over ...

The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening

By Matthew Fowler, DO, PhD Catawba Valley Pulmonology Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults. The American Cancer Society estimates over 234,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed each year with 154,000 lung cancer-associated deaths in the United States. While prevention remains the most effective strategy for reducing lung cancer-related deaths in the long ...

CVMC Earns Thirteenth Consecutive 'A' Grade for Patient Safety in Fall 2022

Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes CVMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital, as well as meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. This marks the thirteenth consecutive ‘A’ grade for safety that CVMC ...

CVMC Named 2022 Best Maternity Hospital

Catawba Valley Medical Center was recently named as a 2022 Best Maternity Hospital by The Leapfrog Group in partnership with Money Magazine. Money and The Leapfrog Group selected 259 hospitals out of more than 2,200 hospitals around the country to receive the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care recognition. “To receive this recognition truly shows CVMC’s dedication toward providing the ...

FaithHealth Catawba Begins Partnership with NC MedAssist

FaithHealth Catawba, which is a faith-based outreach program led by Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS), recently began partnering with NC MedAssist to ensure access to medications for those in need throughout Catawba County and surrounding areas. “Prescribed medications are just one piece of the Access-to-Care Puzzle. Being able to afford the prescribed medications is challenging to many ...

Cancer Tied to HPV on the Rise

Dr. Adam Zanation of Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat and Sinus Center is an active member of the medical staff at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Head and Neck cancer is defined as a set of malignancies that occur anywhere from the nose to the mouth/tongue, the throat, or the voice box (larynx). While many different types of cancer can occur in these areas, squamous cell carcinoma is by far the most ...

Centering Pregnancy Group Resumes Post-COVID

Did you know that we recently resumed our Centering Pregnancy groups? Centering Pregnancy is prenatal care in a group setting with other women with similar due dates. During each Centering session, time is split between one-on-one care with a private midwife and group time where wellness topics are discussed among everyone, and the patient is empowered to be an integral part of her own care. ...

Catawba Valley Health System Names New CEO To Succeed Retiring Eddie Beard

AUGUST 18, 2022 – Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) has announced the hiring of Dennis Johnson of Elizabethtown, KY, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 14, 2022. He succeeds Eddie Beard who previously announced his end-of-year retirement plans after having served CVHS for over 33 years in numerous positions including Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating ...

Construction Complete for Phase One of New ED and Heart Center

We’ve been busy recently adding the final touches to Phase One of our updated Emergency Department! In July, we had the opportunity to welcome staff for a blessing of the new space and a blessing of hands, a tradition CVHS has continued each time new construction or additions take place. “As the work of this place continues and these doors are ready to be opened to receive patients, we ...

Grocery Store Tour

Do you struggle with making healthy selections at the grocery store? Catawba Valley Medical Center Wellness Dietitian, Renee Greene, RD, LDN, is here to help! Check out our guided grocery store tour for tips and tricks on how to create your shopping list, the best items to buy, and ways to save on your shopping bill. Eating diverse and well-balanced meals is one of the best ways to develop and ...

All You Need Is Puppy Love

CVMC Therapy Pets Provide Comfort for Patients HICKORY, N.C. - Throughout the halls of Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC), you’ll find nurses, doctors, staff members, and patients. Occasionally, you’ll even find a four-legged friend. After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pet therapy program at CVMC is back in operation. One of the pets that frequents the hospital ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center Nationally Recognized by Newsweek as a Best Maternity Care Hospital

Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was recently named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals in the nation. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families. “Delivering a baby is one of the most important events in life,” said Jackie Miller, administrator of the CVMC Women & Children ...

Men's Health Month 2022

June is Men’s Health Month. The following medical screenings are recommended for men from age 18 through adulthood. Men Aged 18-39* • Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin at least every 3 years • Blood Pressure Check Yearly • Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 3 years • Sexually Transmitted Diseases – both partners should ...

Twelve Consecutive 'A' Grades for Patient Safety

Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes CVMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital, as well as meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. This marks the twelfth consecutive ‘A’ grade for safety that CVMC ...