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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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For Susan Geck, a trip to the Catawba Valley Medical Center Emergency Department was certainly unplanned. Susan, 52, was experiencing stroke symptoms and time was precious. After a quick diagnosis and the CVMC physicians conferring with another facility about treatment options, Susan was now on a journey to deal with not only the stroke’s effects, but the rehabilitation that followed. She ...
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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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FaithHealth Catawba volunteer Vickie Scott, now in her seventies, has always had a passion for giving back. Recently she received the United Way’s Giving from the Heart Volunteer Award recognizing her many contributions to those most in need throughout our community. In addition to making home visits, providing emotional and spiritual support to adults as a FaithHealth Catawba volunteer, she ...
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When nurses noticed the uncanny similarities between breast cancer patients Kathy Rector and Cheryl Kiser, they decided to seat the women together during a chemotherapy (chemo) treatment at Carolina Oncology Specialists in Hickory. Kathy and Cheryl became fast friends, forming a bond over battling the potentially fatal disease and coining a name “Chemo Country Club” with tagline - now ...
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HICKORY, NC – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group ’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes CVMC’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. This was CVMC's seventh consecutive 'A' grade since Fall 2016. The Leapfrog Group, a ...
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Catawba Valley Medical Center and Organizational Learning was excited to host the 25 th Annual Trivette Pediatric Symposium to over 90 participants on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. This half-day symposium invited local experts in pediatric mental health to discuss trending topics on how to address gaps in practice and incorporate key information to effectively manage mental and behavioral health ...
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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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You may find it comforting to know that one in four women, 20 years or older, suffer from a variety of symptoms and conditions that affect the pelvis, bladder and uterus region. Most commonly referred to as pelvic floor dysfunction, these conditions negatively impact the lives of women in many uncomfortable and, sometimes embarrassing ways. “The group of muscles in the pelvic floor help to ...
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As a second-time mom, Roneisha Hackett, 29, knew she wanted a more fulfilling and empowering birth experience than she had with her first son, Modest, seven years ago. So, shortly after finding out she was pregnant, she called her maternal aunt Isaline Simms, a midwife living in Crestone, CO – a remote town known for spiritual pilgrimages, ecotourism and many diverse cultures within close ...
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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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Whether your child is a newborn or a college student, when he or she gets sick, you will want to know where to turn for medical care. Dr. Ryan Greemann with Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Maiden encourages parents to be prepared before their children get sick by understanding the difference between getting care in an Emergency Room (ER), at an Urgent Care clinic or at a Primary Care ...
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