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Y ou can feel it in the air as the seasons are beginning to change. Spring is coming and everyone seems ready for warmer weather. Well, everyone except for allergy sufferers – and for good reason. “Unfortunately, as the temperature outside begins to rise, so does the pollen and mold count,” explains Paige Parker, DO, of Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Viewmont. ...
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Resolutions for the new year come in all shapes and sizes, but perhaps the most common pledge people make to themselves is to exercise more, get in shape and lose a few pounds. Any healthcare provider would tell you those are great goals. But don’t forget your feet. Whether you’re starting a new exercise routine, enduring long days standing or walking at work, or simply dealing with ...
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Bob’s goals became a little different after he retired from a long, challenging career in furniture and sales. He became more involved in his church, started reading more books and began helping children learn to read. In 2017, his decision to visit Israel that would change his life forever, exploring biblical history and being exposed to vastly different cultures a world away. Bob returned ...
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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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Bob’s goals became a little different after he retired from a long, challenging career in furniture and sales. He became more involved in his church, started reading more books and began helping children learn to read. In 2017, his decision to visit Israel that would change his life forever, exploring biblical history and being exposed to vastly different cultures a world away. Bob returned ...
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As the oldest girl among four children and 16 grandchildren, Brooke Wilcox spent most of her life taking care of kids. At age 20, she and her husband John decided to have a child of their own and sought the help of a midwife at Catawba Valley Medical Center Maternity Services. She had heard good things about the care available there and she liked the idea of experiencing childbirth as naturally as ...
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HICKORY, NC – In a continued effort to provide the safest care possible during the current pandemic, Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) recently added two state-of-the-art UVDI-360 Room Sanitizers. These portable ultraviolet light devices can disinfect an average hospital room in less than 10 minutes. When combined with conventional cleaning methods, the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer can ...
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Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of patients and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Effective Tuesday, June 9 th, CVMC will allow one designated support person to visit a patient admitted to the hospital or to accompany a patient seeking treatment at the hospital. ...
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Vickie Scott, now in her sixties, has dedicated her life to helping others in need. After years of mentoring young girls and providing them a shoulder to lean on, Vickie found that her volunteer work meshed perfectly with FaithHealth Catawba, so she joined the organization in 2019. FaithHealth Catawba is a dynamic partnership between the faith community, Catawba Valley Health System and other ...
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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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As the oldest girl among four children and 16 grandchildren, Brooke Wilcox spent most of her life taking care of kids. At age 20, she and her husband John decided to have a child of their own and sought the help of a midwife at Catawba Valley Medical Center Maternity Services. She had heard good things about the care available there and she liked the idea of experiencing childbirth as naturally as ...
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After being overweight for most of her life, Julie Cook, age 46, received a wake-up call following a colonoscopy last year that revealed five precancerous polyps. Considering that her mom had recently passed away from colon cancer, Julie’s doctor recommended a colon cancer screening even though she was younger than the recommended age for such a screening. It was then that she decided to ...
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The following tips are for children 6 months or older –for infants under 6 months, parents are advised to contact their primary care provider (PCP) immediately. What can you do at home? You may treat your child at home if their symptoms are mild, such as, mild cough, fever less than 101˚, nasal drainage, mild sore throat, few episodes of vomiting or diarrhea (without abdominal pain or signs ...
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Nobody plans to spend time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a new baby – especially during a holiday. But for premature babies born at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Halloween brings a special treat for parents. A holiday seems like a natural time for parents to show off their new arrival, but when their baby demands around-the-clock care, nurses try to make the occasion as special as ...
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