Do you often have that sudden “gotta go” feeling that makes you nervous you will leak urine if you don’t get to a bathroom right away? If...

On average, the fulltime American employee spends more than one-third of every day, 5 days per week at the workplace. According to the...

Summer is officially over. But, before you put away the swimsuits, consider these 3 reasons to enroll your baby in swim lessons this...

When breast cancer is detected early, in the localized stage, the long-term survival rate is significantly improved. Creating an Early...

Seniors, getting older doesn’t make you a bad driver but there are changes that may affect driving skills over time. By becoming aware of...

HICKORY, NC – August 20, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been named a recipient of the Women’s Choice Award as one of...

HICKORY, NC – August 18, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announces that it has recently earned the 2014 UnitedHealthcare...

Osteoporosis, a potentially debilitating disease that leads to weakening bones, affects over 25 million people in the U.S. It’s also a...

It’s safe to say giving birth in South America was not among Sybil Settlemyre’s original plans when she went to Peru in 2005 as a...

One of the most serious threats to senior independence is falling. A simple misstep can lead to a hospital stay, surgery, lengthy...

Doctors now have access to newer CT scanning technology at CVMC to help make accurate diagnoses even more quickly. A computed tomography...

As a mother, daughter or wife, at some point in life, most women find themselves in the role of caregiver. Whether this involves caring...

As the healthcare community learns more about sport-related concussions, there is a growing concern with the potential impact this injury...

HICKORY, NC – August 4, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by hosting a local event called...

Men, just because something seems minor doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take it seriously – especially when in regards to your health. New...

HICKORY, NC – July 27, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) today names Alan Keys, MD as the Medical Director for its Center for...

HICKORY, NC – July 24, 2015 — Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG) announced today that Hickory native Lindsay Bools, MD will join the...

Sitting around 3-feet tall with blonde curls and wide eyes, CVMC’s two new volunteers are magnets for affection and eager to bring...

Whether you’re new to the farmers’ market scene or you’ve been shopping locally for years, it’s always good to consider suggestions that...

Exercising in extreme heat and humidity, which are common during the high school Fall sport pre-season in the Catawba Valley,can place...