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Exercise, Your Prescription For Health
Men, your workout could be benefiting you in more ways than you think. Although you may have started your fitness routine with a goal of...
Apr 12, 20162 min read


Older Americans Month 2016: "Blaze a Trail"
May is Older Americans Month. “Older adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our community,” said Carol Robinson, CVMC...
Apr 12, 20162 min read


Sun Safety
With summer right around the corner everyone seems anxious to spend free time outside enjoying the sunshine and beautiful weather, but...
Apr 12, 20162 min read


No Child Should Have to Face a Parent's Cancer. At Camp Kesem, No Child Faces it Alone.
Laney Clark was just 8 when she learned her mother, Erin, just 36 was battling advanced stage breast cancer. In the beginning, Laney...
Apr 11, 20163 min read


Heart to Heart: Talking to Your Doctor
It is the almost common knowledge that men avoid the doctor as if their life depended on it, when really their life could be dependent on...
Apr 11, 20162 min read


Find Out More About CVMC Cancer Support Programs For Young People Whose Loved One Has Cancer
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) offers a free support program for children ages 5 to 12 whose parent or grandparent has cancer. The...
Mar 23, 20161 min read
Is Allergy Testing Right For You?
In the United States, 1 in 5 people suffer from allergies and/or asthma. 40% of children suffer from allergies. Allergies can be...
Mar 13, 20162 min read


SWAT Team Fitness - Sweating Weight Away Together
Millions of Americans struggle every day with their weight. But obesity presents a special concern and CVMC offers a resoundingly...
Mar 11, 20162 min read


6 Tips for Stress Management
From home projects and work deadlines to family activities and responsibilities, a full to-do list can leave anyone feeling stressed out...
Mar 11, 20162 min read


MY STORY: Betty Fore Shares About Brother's Gift of Life
April is Organ Donation Awareness Month and CVMC Radiation Therapist, Betty Fore knows first hand the meaning of the “gift of life.” Her...
Mar 11, 20163 min read


Eyes on The Road: Distracted Driving Risks & Tips
Teenagers and their cellphones seem to be inseparable at times, but knowing when to put the phone down can save a lot of lives. According...
Mar 11, 20162 min read
Regular Check-ups Promote Healthier Aging
Getting regular medical care is an important part of healthy aging. Depending on your age and gender, the tests and services performed at...
Mar 11, 20163 min read


CVMC Seeks Community Input to Help Improve Patient Experience
HICKORY, NC – March 4, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has created the framework for a new Patient and Family Advisory...
Mar 4, 20161 min read


How Nurse Amber Hice Championed Better Care for Heart Failure Patients at CVMC
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) nurse Amber Hice already had a string of acronyms behind her own name when she decided to jump on an...
Mar 4, 20163 min read


From a Wheelchair to Walking - Cora Moore Finds New Heart Procedure Helpful
A petite 68 year-old beauty, Cora Moore enjoyed good health all her life until late 2014 when she began experiencing shortness of breath...
Feb 12, 20163 min read
At 97, Frankie Cooke Credits Benefits of Exercise
Giving props to working out, Frankie Cooke of Newton, NC says, “I turned 97 years old on January 6, 2016. If it were not for exercising,...
Feb 12, 20162 min read


Start Walking for Better Health
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be tough, especially if it involves a commitment towards a healthier lifestyle. What better way to...
Feb 12, 20161 min read


Athletic Trainers Protect Student Athletes
When people think of athletic trainers, they usually associate them with professional or college teams, but having an athletic trainer at...
Feb 10, 20163 min read


Zika Virus Protection Tips for Pregnant/Childbearing Women
“The best prevention against Zika is protection against mosquito bites and avoiding travel in countries on the CDC list,” says Michelle...
Feb 10, 20164 min read


Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Viewmont Relocates and Expands Number of Providers
HICKORY, NC – February 3, 2016 — Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) has expanded its family medicine practice located in the Viewmont...
Feb 3, 20161 min read
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