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Keep Moving - Advice for Happy Retirement
For most people, retirement is a time to slow down and relax, but the best way to stay healthy is to remain active. The Center for...
Apr 12, 20172 min read
Inside the Chamber: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatment
Inside the CVMC Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics, patients lie in an enclosed, clear, cylindrical chamber. Although they look as...
Apr 12, 20172 min read
Is a Sleep Study Right For You?
Staying up too late to watch the game or getting up earlier than normal to catch a flight may cause you fatigue the following day, but...
Apr 12, 20172 min read
Dr. George Zoret Named Medical Director of CVMC Occupational Health Center
HICKORY, NC – April 6, 2017 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. George Zoret as Medical...
Apr 5, 20172 min read
Before You Go: Travel Health Tips
A lot of time and effort goes into planning a trip. So it’s important you’re aware of medical risks common to the area you’re traveling...
Mar 13, 20172 min read
I'm Blessed to be Here Today
Cancer Survivor Chase Gilleland’s Inspiring Story “I could see him talking, but I couldn’t really hear him,” said Chase Gilleland, 25 of...
Mar 13, 20173 min read
Playing it Safe on the Playground
It’s that time of year again, the weather is warming up and kids are itching to be outdoors. “Going to the park is a great way for...
Mar 13, 20172 min read
Varicose Veins? Explore These Non-Surgical Options
We’ve all seen them, and the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that varicose veins affect...
Mar 13, 20173 min read
Prepare For Parenthood at The POD
Whether you’re a first-time mom-in-training or you’ve taken this journey before, you’ll gain confidence, connect with fellow...
Mar 11, 20172 min read
Understanding Nutrition Labels
“Really, the most nutritious foods are found without labels, like fruits and vegetables,” says Renee Greene, Wellness Dietition at CVMC’s...
Feb 13, 20174 min read
Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and, if you’re over 50 or if you’re younger than 50 but have a family history of colon cancer,...
Feb 13, 20173 min read
Pregnant? We Have an App for That!
“Expectant moms usually have a lot of questions as they plan the arrival of their little one,” said Jackie Miller, Administrator of...
Feb 13, 20172 min read
Catawba Valley Medical Center Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
HICKORY, NC – February 8, 2017 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announced today the appointment of Kimberly S. Crews, CPA, MHA as...
Feb 8, 20173 min read
Amber Williams: I Had a Heart Attack at Work
At 35, one of the last things on Amber Williams’ mind was having a heart attack. It’s hard to imagine the vibrant mother of 2 sidelined...
Jan 12, 20174 min read
Heart Healthy Super Bowl
Super Bowl Sunday has become the second biggest day for food consumption in the US, just behind Thanksgiving Day! Will you be joining the...
Jan 12, 20172 min read
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