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FREE Car Seat Checks - Offered Monthly at Catawba County Public Health
HICKORY, NC – Jan 27, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center, the lead agency for Safe Kids Catawba County, announces a new location...
Jan 27, 20162 min read
Planning Birth Your Way
Sometimes called a birth plan, this two-way communication tool is intended to confirm a family’s preference on how to handle details...
Jan 13, 20162 min read


Senior's Guide to Hearing Aids
Seniors, you are not alone, over one million North Carolina residents have hearing loss and may obtain benefit from the use of hearing...
Jan 13, 20163 min read
Helpful Tools for Caregivers
A majority of us will be caregivers at some point in our lives. According to AARP, an estimated 34.2 million Americans provided unpaid...
Jan 13, 20162 min read


Four Health Numbers You Should Know
Men, no matter what your age, keeping track of certain health numbers is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy....
Jan 13, 20162 min read


Facing Cancer as a Couple - Mike & Catherine Peake's Story
When Catherine Peake was told that she had breast cancer, the magnitude of the diagnosis not only hit her hard, but it also left her...
Jan 13, 20163 min read


Turn Heart Failure Into Heart Success
Heart failure is one of the leading causes of hospital admissions among older adults in the United States. According to the National...
Jan 11, 20162 min read


6 Elements of Youth Sport Safety
Participation in sports provides countless benefits to children. “From teaching activities that can contribute to a more active lifestyle...
Jan 11, 20163 min read


Dr. Amanda Bailey Joins Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Claremont
HICKORY, NC – January 4, 2016 — Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) announced today the addition of primary care physician Amanda Bailey...
Jan 4, 20162 min read


CVMC Receives Heart Failure Accreditation
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announced today that it has received full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of...
Dec 23, 20153 min read


Primary Care Provider - Your Best Source of Preventative Care
“Many of the diseases and health conditions that men face can be prevented — or treated if they are found early,” explains Benjamin...
Dec 14, 20152 min read
Weightloss - How to Choose The Right Way
So you’ve made the commitment to lose weight in the new year, but you’re not quite sure where to start? CVMC can help. Talk with your...
Dec 14, 20152 min read
4 Heart Healthy Resolutions for Women in 2016
“Heart disease was once considered only a man’s problem,” says Whitney Patterson, nurse practitioner at Catawba Valley Cardiology . But...
Dec 14, 20152 min read


My Story: How Workouts and a Positive Attitude Keep Jack Lail Alive
“It was 25 years ago that doctors first told me that I have a non-curable, non-treatable progressive neurological condition called...
Dec 14, 20152 min read


Help Your Child Have a Healthier New Year
“The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, with 1 out of 3 kids now considered...
Dec 14, 20152 min read
Abnormal Pap. Now What?
According to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer , for over 50 years, routine use of the Pap test to screen for cervical cancer has reduced...
Dec 10, 20153 min read


What Seniors Get from Giving Back
Seniors, when it comes to volunteering later in life, those who give also receive. The Corporation for National and Community Service has...
Dec 4, 20151 min read
CVMC Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission
HICKORY, NC – November 18, 2015 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top...
Nov 18, 20152 min read
Women Can Influence Loved Ones' Diabetes During Holidays
If you have diabetes, this holiday season can be extra challenging. Winter months seem to be packed with holidays and high calorie food....
Nov 15, 20153 min read
Ladies, Your Purse May be a Problem
Does a long day of shopping leave you with aches, pains and a horrible headache? It might be more than just the stress of finding that...
Nov 13, 20151 min read
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