Dr. Adina Gabor-Gagea has been providing evidence-based psychological services to adults in North Carolina since 2012 in both outpatient and inpatient settings. A large part of her current psychotherapeutic work focuses on treating anxiety and mood disorders, personality dysfunction, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, somatic disorders, trauma, impulse related disorders, as well as addressing relationship challenges, increasing motivation, improving parenting skills, and implementing healthy behaviors. She also conducts psychological evaluations for medical procedure readiness. With a particular passion for helping women thrive personally and professionally, Dr. Gabor-Gagea takes a collaborative approach that respects each person’s unique story and strengths.
Dr. Cassandra (Cassie) Lilli is originally from Ohio. After high school, she attended West Virginia University where she studied biochemistry. She then attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2016. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio where she was chief resident. After residency, she joined the practice at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Dorothy Kebaso is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. She began her nursing career in 2013 after earning her Associate Degree in Nursing from Middlesex County College in Edison, New Jersey. She started working in psychiatric nursing immediately and quickly developed a strong foundation in patient-centered mental health care.
Polina Koptelova is a board-certified physician assistant with over eight years of experience in psychiatry and a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Central Michigan University. She is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate mental health care through a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
Rigardy (Gardy) Munoz, MD has been serving the Mental Health population of the Unifour area for the past 28 years. After completing his residency and fellowship in Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Missouri-Columbia, he moved here with his family to provide the psychiatric needs of the community. He was in private practice at Piedmont Treatment Center and Carolina Treatment Associates and served as the Medical Director of the Child Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Frye Regional Medical Center. He likewise has provided care for Family NET, seeing children and adolescents who are in the care of Catawba County Social Services. Dr. Munoz has been affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center since 2013 and continues to provide excellent psychiatric care to adults and children in the community, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. Sidney Myles is a dedicated physician known for his exceptional patient care and a strong reputation in both clinical practice and academia. His expertise encompasses various medical disciplines, showcasing his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in healthcare. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from East Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Ethan Leabhart was born and raised in Pennsylvania, prior to moving to Lewisburg, WV where he attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.ANNOUNCEMENT
Visitations
Visiting hours are as follows: Monday-Friday 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Saturday-Sunday 3pm to 5pm | ONLY TWO VISITORS PER PATIENT ARE ALLOWED ON THE UNIT
For the safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and confidentiality of patients, visitation is supervised and limited to 2 visitors for each patient. Visitors are limited to close family, significant others, clergy and attorneys. Visitation may be further restricted by patient request or doctor’s order. Visitors under the age of 12 are discouraged and must be pre-approved through a doctor’s order. Each child must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult for each child) and be directly related to the patient. Visitation must occur in the dining room for ambulatory adult patients. Geriatric patients may visit in the dayroom. Clergy and attorneys may visit at any reasonable hour as long as the patient is not involved in structured group therapies and/or activities.
Visiting hours may be briefly delayed due to activity on the unit.
Due to environmental/safety issues, we need all visitors and family members cooperation and assistance in complying with the following policies:
- Absolutely NO hats, coats or purses allowed on any units. Lockers are available for storage of items while visiting. Please leave the key in the lock after retrieval of items. Catawba Valley Medical Center accepts no responsibility for items left in lockers and reserves the right to examine locker contents.
- Visitors MUST know the patient’s code number before visiting.
- Items that are brought in MUST be checked in at the nurse’s station and will be inspected by unit personnel.
- No outside food or drink is allowed on the unit.
Admission
A staff member will interview the patient to obtain information about the reasons for hospitalization, medical history, and general background. After receiving patient permission, staff may wish to talk to the family or significant other. On admission, a staff member will take a picture of the patient. This photo will be used for identification purposes during care. At the time of discharge, the photo will be destroyed. To further ensure the safety of all persons on the unit, video monitoring is in place. Every effort is taken to ensure patient privacy during care.
Confidentiality
Patients may be assured that any personal information given to staff members will be guarded with professional trust and confidentiality. Information is only shared among staff members directly involved in the patient’s care. Visitors are also under restriction of confidentiality of information.
Smoking
The hospital is a tobacco free facility. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product is prohibited in any part of the hospital property, including the parking areas. The staff will make every effort to assist patients with this, including providing nicotine replacement therapy, as ordered by the physicians.
Telephones
CELL PHONES AND CAMERAS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE UNIT
There are no phones in patient rooms. There is a telephone for the patient’s use on each unit. Patients may make their own calls between the hours of 8am and 10pm. Phone calls are not allowed during group or other therapeutic activities. Calls must be limited to 10 minutes. Patients can receive incoming calls unless they prefer not to accept calls or there is a physician’s order to the contrary.
Patient Clothing and Belongings
All belongings will be examined by a staff member, int the patient’s presence, on admission. Any valuables such as money, credit cards, etc. may be locked in storage or sent home. All dietary and hygiene supplies are provided, therefore, cash is not needed nor permitted on the unit.
Laundry services are not readily available; therefore, arrangements should be made to have family/friends take care of laundry needs.
All clothing and packages brought to the hospital, after admission, will be examined prior to use on the unit. Certain items are not to be used or kept on the unit. These include:
- Make-up
- Drugs and alcoholic beverages
- Alcohol-based products (i.e., hairspray or perfume)
- Aerosol cans
- Weapons and sharp objects
- Cameras
- Lighters or any flame producing device
- Belts and/or shoelaces
- Cellphones and pagers
- Flowers with glass vases
Razors or other sharp objects needed for hygiene are to be signed out for use under supervision of staff. Only hospital supplied razors are allowed. Hairdryers are provided. Any personal electronic hair devices will be locked up or sent home with family. Medications brought to the hospital will be returned home with a family member or secured in the pharmacy. Flowers must be kept in plastic containers.
Catawba Valley Medical Center is not responsible for patient belongings or valuables. Additional belongings/valuables will be sent home with a family member or significant other. Locked storage is available if there is no family member that can take the items home. The hospital does not assume responsibility for possessions kept in the patient’s care.
Use of Restrictive Methods of Care
Catawba Valley Medical Center will use the least restrictive, safest and most effective method to manage patient behavior, thereby preventing patient and/or staff injury. Effective management includes ensuring that patient rights, dignity and physical sell-being are safeguarded. Catawba Valley Medical Center is committed to preventing the use of restrictive interventions. Patients and family members will be informed of treatment plans as soon as possible and updated as conditions change. Please let any of the staff know if there are any questions or concerns.
If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please contact the unit charge nurse for further details. Thank you for your cooperation.
