One of the most serious threats to senior independence is falling. A simple misstep can lead to a hospital stay, surgery, lengthy...

Doctors now have access to newer CT scanning technology at CVMC to help make accurate diagnoses even more quickly. A computed tomography...

As a mother, daughter or wife, at some point in life, most women find themselves in the role of caregiver. Whether this involves caring...

As the healthcare community learns more about sport-related concussions, there is a growing concern with the potential impact this injury...

HICKORY, NC – August 4, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by hosting a local event called...

Men, just because something seems minor doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take it seriously – especially when in regards to your health. New...

HICKORY, NC – July 27, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) today names Alan Keys, MD as the Medical Director for its Center for...

HICKORY, NC – July 24, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) announced today that Hickory native Lindsay Bools, MD will join the...

Sitting around 3-feet tall with blonde curls and wide eyes, CVMC’s two new volunteers are magnets for affection and eager to bring...

Whether you’re new to the farmers’ market scene or you’ve been shopping locally for years, it’s always good to consider suggestions that...

Exercising in extreme heat and humidity, which are common during the high school Fall sport pre-season in the Catawba Valley,can place...

It’s summer and whether your family is out by the pool, playing in the back yard or hanging out at a nearby park, one thing is for...

With summer in full swing dehydration becomes a concern for people of all ages, especially in older adults. Water makes up 70% of the...

Whether you’re a first-time mother-to-be, expectant father, or an experienced parent, education is an important part of a healthy...

Theresa’s fears were confirmed – the cadiologist on call told her that her husband was having a massive heart attack. “They took me back...

Do you struggle with nagging pain in your lower back? Don’t worry you aren’t alone. According to the American Medical Association (AMA),...

If you’ve found a babysitter you like and trust, great! You’re almost ready to enjoy a night off. Below are some tips to insure you; your...

CVMC volunteers choose to work here for many different reasons. Dennis Bollinger, a volunteer in our gift shop understands firsthand how...

A gregarious blonde, statuesque woman, Denise Wallace has never been a woman who easily slows down, or gets down. In fact, her...

HICKORY, NC – June 4, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. During the second annual...