Mary Powell eyes the tomatoes at the Hickory Farmers Market and makes a beeline to the vendor, hoping to buy plenty to store through the...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season in the U.S. usually ranges from November through March, and...

Although it is a subject many individuals choose to avoid, it is extremely important to discuss your wishes for the end of life with your...

Indoor tanning exposes users to intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which damages the skin and can lead to skin cancer, including...

Whether you work outdoors or spend your workday inside an office there are hazards to every job, from repetitive injuries that cause...

There’s no denying that Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year. From the over-flowing bags of candy to the cute,...

HICKORY, NC – August 25, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has become one of the first hospitals in North Carolina to adopt...

Since being introduced over a century ago, the school nurse role has evolved, becoming increasingly more important. Back in 2008, the...

Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Block Procedure Offers a New Option for Migraine Headache Sufferers Migraine headaches are one of the most...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 15 million...

Heart disease was once considered only a man’s problem, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,...

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) reports that nearly half of older adults who have caregivers take between five and...

Jim Armstrong Subaru and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) collaborated to purchase blankets for cancer patients in hospitals...

Program Helps Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer HICKORY, NC – July 22, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announces...

I would like to discuss a very important and often misunderstood topic this month, vaccines. There is a lot of misinformation on the...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average man consumes 4,500mg of sodium a day– which is almost 2 times the...

The following is written by guest author and first-time mother Jesse Porter, 23, of Hickory. She shares about the joys and challenges of...

HICKORY, NC – June 17, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) announces the addition of Physician Assistant, Jennifer Kahrl to its...

Women make approximately 80% of all healthcare decisions for families according to the U.S. Department of Labor . They typically take the...

During June we celebrate National Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, making this an ideal opportunity to promote men’s health and...