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Catawba County's First COVID-19 Vaccinations Take Place at CVMC
Today, Tuesday, December 15, was a very exciting day at Catawba Valley Health System. As one of the first 11 recipients of the vaccine in...
Dec 15, 20202 min read
CVMC Earns Ninth Consecutive 'A' Grade for Patient Safety in Fall 2020
HICKORY, NC – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2020 Hospital Safety Grade. The...
Dec 14, 20202 min read
New UV Light Sanitizers Revolutionize Fight Against COVID-19 At CVMC
HICKORY, NC – In a continued effort to provide the safest care possible during the current pandemic, Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC)...
Aug 17, 20202 min read
CVMC Eases Visitation Restrictions
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help...
Jun 7, 20202 min read
CEO, Chief of the Medical Staff Reassure Community
Catawba Valley Health System entered the fight against COVID-19 in early March. We have seen our organization, our community, our state...
May 28, 20202 min read
CVMC Earns Eighth Consecutive 'A' Grade for Patient Safety in Spring 2020
HICKORY, NC – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2020 Hospital Safety Grade. The...
May 28, 20202 min read


Collaboration and Innovation During COVID-19 Crisis
With the onset of COVID-19, health care systems across the country began assessing readiness in the event of a surge of COVID-19...
May 6, 20203 min read


Bob Finds The Strength to Battle Cancer
Bob’s goals became a little different after he retired from a long, challenging career in furniture and sales. He became more involved in...
Feb 25, 20202 min read


Be Prepared for Allergy Season
You can feel it in the air as the seasons are beginning to change. Spring is coming and everyone seems ready for warmer weather. Well,...
Feb 12, 20203 min read


Vickie Scott Dedicates Her Life to Those in Need
Vickie Scott, now in her sixties, has dedicated her life to helping others in need. After years of mentoring young girls and providing...
Feb 11, 20202 min read


Julie Cook Receives a Weight Loss Wake Up Call
After being overweight for most of her life, Julie Cook, age 46, received a wake-up call following a colonoscopy last year that revealed...
Feb 11, 20202 min read


Be Kind to Your Feet in 2020
Resolutions for the new year come in all shapes and sizes, but perhaps the most common pledge people make to themselves is to exercise...
Feb 11, 20202 min read


Racinda's Story of Breakthrough Innovation and Healing
After receiving treatment for a common but painful condition back in 2011, Racinda Young’s family doctor advised her to go to the...
Feb 11, 20202 min read


Angela Horton Gets Her Heart Back On Track With Healthy Habits
Angela Horton, 44, was feeling run down. But she thought she may need to see a doctor after having to call her mom to help her stay awake...
Jan 31, 20203 min read


Five Tips to Make Your Resolution Last
Every New Year, scores of people flood to their local fitness centers. They’re fired-up, ready to make a change … then, “it” happens. It...
Jan 22, 20202 min read


CVHS Adds New Foot And Ankle Practice, Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine
HICKORY – Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) announced in January the creation of a new foot and ankle practice, as well as the addition...
Jan 21, 20201 min read


Brooke's Beautiful Journey to Motherhood
As the oldest girl among four children and 16 grandchildren, Brooke Wilcox spent most of her life taking care of kids. At age 20, she and...
Jan 18, 20202 min read


Frankie Cooke Still Working Out At 101 Years Old
At 101 years old, Frankie Cooke is still going strong. As one of the first members of Fitness Plus, Catawba Valley Medical Center’s...
Jan 9, 20201 min read


Mason and Katie Welcome Catawba Valley Medical Center's First Baby Of The Year
As people rang in the New Year, Mason and Katie headed to Catawba Valley Medical Center to welcome their little girl, Mayleigh, into the...
Jan 2, 20201 min read
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