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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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Delivering the news of a positive biopsy for breast cancer or any other form of cancer is a difficult job, and even more difficult for the patient receiving the news. Delivering that message, together with a radiologist, is part of the Cancer Nurse Navigator’s role at Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC). Once a radiologist confirms a cancer diagnosis, nurse navigator Crystal Deese, BSN, RN, ...
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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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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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Samantha Berry is very close to her grandparents, Regina and David. But the bond between her and David is a bit special, she says, “Of all the family members, my grandfather seems to feel something different with me, he listens to my advice and he trusts me to have a good perspective.” Because of this relationship, Samantha stays very close him when he is having health challenges, like ...
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Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care HICKORY – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019. CVMC is one of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes CVMC’s commitment and success in ...
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Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) this month is launching FaithHealth Catawba, a dynamic partnership between the faith community, health system and other community partners focused on improving health of underserved local citizens. FaithHealth mobilizes congregations and volunteers from the community, offering ministry and advocacy to those in need. Support is provided before, during and/or ...
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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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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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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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