Summers receives National Recognition for providing quality cardiovascular and stroke care

“Quality patient care translates into lives saved,” said Sidney Smith, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Past President and Past Chief Science Officer of the American Heart Association. “This is why the American Heart Association/American Stoke Association is supporting a recognition program for clinicians providing quality care. This program ...

Catawba Valley Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics announces staff certifications

As an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center pledges to provide additional educational opportunities for its staff, underlining its commitment to the health and well-being of the region. According to the American Board of Wound Management, “The Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) board certification demonstrates a distinct and specialized ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center Recognizes March 2013 CARE Employee

About Catawba Valley Medical Center Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive ...

Preterm labor and birth

If the signs get worse or don’t go away, call your provider or go right to the hospital. Remember, getting help quickly is the best thing you can do. What are the risk factors of preterm labor? Some things can make a woman more likely than others to have preterm labor and birth. Having a risk factor doesn’t guarantee you’ll have preterm labor or give birth early, but it may ...

Reducing Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Eating the right foods and maintaining an active lifestyle can help, but regular screening and testing are the best ways to catch colon cancer before it’s too late. After age 40, it is necessary to have regular colorectal screenings and conversations about family history with a doctor. By age 50, colonoscopies should take place every 10 years. If the chances are higher that colorectal cancer ...

"Safe Storage, Safe Dosing, Safe Kids"

Store medications in a safe location, out of sight and reach of children. Never refer to medication as candy. Close child restraint caps on medications bottles every time. Coordinate among other caregivers who may also be giving medication to children. Ensure children receive the right medication, at the right time, and in the right dosage. Remember, unintentional medication overdoses in children ...

"Drive-Thru Disasters"

Fortunately, most fast food chains have conformed to offering healthier alternatives and now have better options, such as grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, oatmeal and fruit. Every item can be made healthier just by leaving off mayonnaise, cheese and creamy dressings, reducing the portion size or just choosing to have fruit as your side instead of fries. Let’s talk about the big calorie ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center names Tommy Willis 2012 CARE Employee of the Year

“Tommy is a very unassuming man and he is loyal to a fault,” said Doug MacMillan, Administrator, Facilities Management. “He would do anything for this organization. He will stay as long as it takes to get a job done and will not walk away from anything. He appreciates everything he has and is just a genuinely nice guy. A prototype employee and I wish I had 50 of him.” As a ...

Kauth receives National Recognition for providing quality cardiovascular and stroke care

“Quality patient care translates into lives saved,” said Sidney Smith, Professor of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Past President and Past Chief Science Officer of the American Heart Association. “This is why the American Heart Association/American Stoke Association is supporting a recognition program for clinicians providing quality care. This program ...

March of Dimes' Grant Helps Catawba Valley Medical Center's Mothers and Babies

This program will allow CVMC Maternity Services to offer each of its clients the chance to choose traditional prenatal care or the chance to enroll in a group prenatal option that focuses on building community, empowering women and improving health outcomes. The group option combines prenatal classes with prenatal care. Grants, like the one funding the Centering Pregnancy program, are one of the ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center celebrates Certified Nurses Day March 19

CVMC encourages national board certification for all its nurses. Patients are encouraged to ask if there are certified nurses on staff when they visit a hospital or their primary care provider. There are many nursing certification specialties, such as medical-surgical, pediatric, pain management, cardiac vascular, oncology, hospice, case management, emergency nursing, critical care and many ...

Women In Philanthropy donates over $10,000 to Catawba Valley Medical Center's Center for Women & Children

WIP was founded in 2007/2008 by a group of women empowered to improve the services at CVMC by combining their gifts to bring about change. The group of more than 20 influential Catawba Valley women is led by Cindy Sills. Women of all ages are encouraged to become a part of the group and help enhance patient care at CVMC. For more information about WIP or to become a member, please call (828) ...

Catawba Valley Cardiology and Catawba Valley Medical Center's Occupational Health Center hold open house

“This event opens up our modern facilities to the public, and community members can stop-in and talk with Cardiologists and staff members,” said Derek Luney, M.D. “We invite everyone to take a moment and drop by March 5 to see what’s available in the community. Catawba Valley Cardiology is not only a practice that provides innovative care solutions, but we take the time to ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center Recognizes February 2013 CARE Employee

About Catawba Valley Medical Center Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center celebrates Ramona's Tummy-versary

Prior to the operation, Ramona weighed 221 pounds and had Type II Diabetes. Today, she is over 70 pounds lighter and her diabetes is in remission. During her nine month check up with Libby Shaver, RN, MSN, CBN, Bariatric Program Coordinator, Ramona learned that her BMI had fallen to 24.6, considered normal because it is lower than 25. At the year mark, she finds herself within three pounds of her ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center welcomes first baby born in new Birthing Center

“This is our third child,” said Bobby Hefner. “I have experience sleeping in hospitals, and I love the new partner beds!” The opening of the Birthing Center marks the beginning of the final move for the Center for Women & Children. The new Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the Catawba Valley region’s first to offer private rooms, is slated to open in ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center responds to community need for life saving devices

“Immediate care is imperative when someone is having a cardiac issue, most notably sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). These events happen to people of all ages when we least expect them, and being prepared is the only safety mechanism middle schools have to care for students in need,” said Carl Becker, RT(R), (CV), Director, Angiography Services at CVMC. “Having the ability to offer ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center strengthens partnership with Catawba Valley Community College, donates da Vinci® Surgical System

Tony Rose, President and CEO of CVMC, says the partnership provides a learning opportunity for CVCC students and will benefit the hospital through the hiring of future graduates. “This machine is used by surgeons at CVMC for a variety of minimally invasive surgeries,” said Rose. “Now, CVCC students can be trained on the setup and operation of this new technology. As students come ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center Recognizes January 2013 CARE Employee

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has ...

Women's Choice Award: Catawba Valley Medical Center Is Tops for Patient Experience in Obstetrics

Women make or influence more than 90 percent of health care decisions for themselves and their families, according to a study published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The Women’s Choice Award signals that a hospital meets high standards regarding a woman’s preferences, and the distinction allows expecting mothers to make an informed decision about where to go for their ...

Catawba Valley Medical Center Announces 2013 Medical Staff Officers and Department Chiefs

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has ...