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If you have diabetes, the winter months can be extra challenging. It’s this time of year that seems to be the season for family gatherings, holiday parties and comfort foods, which provide ample opportunities to stray from a healthy diet and exercise regimen. But have no fear; there are ways you can celebrate the holidays without diabetes spoiling your cheer. The American Diabetes ...
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Let’s face it, not all holidays are filled with fun and excitement. With so much to do, attend and plan, the holiday season causes many people to feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed starting as early as mid-November. If the pending holiday season has you feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t worry. Here are four ways you can lower your seasonal sorrows and get back your holiday cheer: ...
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As we age, we become more vulnerable to certain health issues, many of which go undetected until they start producing symptoms. That's why it's important to have routine screenings. Routine Screenings are performed before symptoms appear, and designed to catch diseases early - when they're more easily treated. Below you'll find screening recommendations based on your age group to ...
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Don’t be surprised at your next doctors visit if you’re now classified as having high blood pressure, even if you’ve never been identified as having it before. On November 13, 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) redefined high blood pressure (hbp) as a reading of at least 130/80. Resulting in an increase from 32% (under the ...
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John Coffey knows a good performance when he experiences it. As a musical director, he’s worked on countless theater performances in multiple countries with casts and musicians to create the best audience experience possible. Recently, Coffey found himself in the role of patient at Catawba Valley Medical Center, and says the performance of the physicians and staff could not have been better. ...
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After years of battling severe sinus infections, 11-year-old Emilie Sweet has finally found relief… and so has her mother. “It’s made a huge difference for her and for me,” Misty Sweet said. “I just felt helpless. To be able to do something that is helping her, that is a huge relief.” Emilie suffers from severe seasonal allergies that, in years past, have ...
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reco Pictured here are representatives from 25 local employers who were recognized by the 2018 WellBusiness program for their efforts to promote and support employee wellness. HICKORY, NC – June 22, 2018 – The WellBusiness Advisory Council announced 25 recipients of WellBusiness recognition during an awards luncheon held at Catawba Country Club on June 21. Now in its fourth year, the ...
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Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) and Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC) have been made aware and want to advise local residents about a phone scam in our area involving callers posing as representatives from the hospital. This is a case of Caller ID “spoofing,” a high-tech manipulation of the Caller ID feature that allows the scammer to disguise their true identity by making the ...
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Known as the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease is associated with problems of severe memory loss, thinking, and behavior that interfere with a person’s everyday life. Alzheimer’s is the 6 th leading cause of death in the United States. It is a progressive disease that, as of now, has no cure. According to 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, North ...
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Nicole Coffey is an Occupational Therapists working at CVMC. She says patients frequently question the title on her hospital badge. “They politely tell me that they don’t work, they’re retired, or they don’t have an occupation,” says Nicole. “I tell them that doesn’t matter. It’s my job to help them with the occupation of LIVING.” She then ...
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We monitor a lot of things in our lives, from our spending habits to the next time our car needs an oil change. It seems obvious that we should monitor our health in the same way. Yet, health screenings are frequently put on the back burner for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is the confusion as to which tests are necessary at each age. Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) is ...
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What is the Big Latch On? The Big Latch On is a global event designed to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding by inviting nursing mothers to come together at registered locations around the world to nurse their children at the same time. The ultimate goal? To make breastfeeding a normal part of everyday life and educate others on the numerous benefits that breastfeeding brings. How ...
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Backpacks are one of the must-have back-to-school items for kids. But, could they be doing more harm than good? Carrying too much weight in a backpack or wearing it incorrectly can place added strain and cause unnecessary pain to your child’s body. The good news is that as parents, you can take steps to help children load and wear backpacks the correct way to avoid health problems. How can ...
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Vehicles were made for transportation, serving as a way to get passengers safely from point A to point B. However, with our busy lives and over-full schedules we often treat them like a sort of mobile dining room/bathroom/office combo. Driving demands are full attention requiring the use of our visual, auditory, manual and cognitive skills. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
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