HICKORY, NC – Oct. 15, 2013 – Catawba Valley Medical Center
(CVMC) has announced a new volunteer service for its spiritual care program
following CVMC Chaplain John Robbins’ resignation. CVMC has historically
operated its overnight and weekend spiritual care program through a similar
model, and the expansion should bring a number of spiritual leaders into
daily service at CVMC.
“John’s [Robbins] presence will be missed at Catawba Valley
Medical Center,” said Adina Andreu, Vice President – Administration.
“But, rest assured, the spiritual needs of CVMC’s patients
will continue to be provided for, and the community’s support during
this transition is appreciated.”
Carolyn Thompson, parish nurse, will assume the management role for the
spiritual care program. She will be working with area spiritual leaders
to cover the openings in the daily schedule and will focus on providing
CVMC patients with spiritual care.
Spiritual leaders who are interested in serving CVMC’s patients on
a volunteer basis are encouraged to contact Carolyn Thompson by calling
(828) 485-2300 or emailing
cwthompson@catawbavalleymc.org.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s
largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community
without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to
serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive
medicine and acute care. CVMC has received three Magnet designations from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized with
three Women’s Choice Awards, being named one of America’s
Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience in 2012 and 2013, a 2013 Best
Hospital for Patient Experience in Obstetrics and one of America’s
Best Hospitals in Orthopedics in 2013 by WomenCertified®. CVMC received
the 2013 QUEST® Award for High-Value Healthcare from Premier, recognizing
a reduction in harm, mortality, readmissions and costs, while improving
the patient experience and delivering evidence-based care. For more information,
please visit
http://www.catawbavalleymedical.org.