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Tobacco Cessation Tobacco Use in North Carolina: The Impact on Productivity, Absenteeism, and the Myths of Vaping Tobacco use continues to be a major public health issue in North Carolina, a state historically rooted in the tobacco industry. Smoking rates remain higher here than in many parts of the country, with 14.5% of adults in North Carolina identifying as smokers. While the personal health ...
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Immigration Physicals Medical examinations are required by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain an U.S. green card or U.S. citizenship. Only doctors designated by the USCIS as civil surgeons can complete an immigration exam. Catawba Valley Medical Center Occupational Health provides the necessary medical services to fulfill immigration exam requirements. What ...
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May is celebrated as Stroke Awareness Month! Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care by the Women’s Choice Award ®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that CVMC is in the top seven percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering stroke care services. According to the American ...
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In March, we recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, and it's the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined. It's expected to cause about 52,550 deaths during 2023. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is ...
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Dr. Vincent Pompili is an interventional cardiologist and currently serves as the Medical Director of Catawba Valley Cardiology. With June being Men's Health Month, Dr. Pompili shares information about men's heart health as well as prevention methods for heart disease. June is Men’s Health Month, 30 days dedicated to fostering discussion and education of some of the key health issues ...
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June is Men’s Health Month. The following medical screenings are recommended for men from age 18 through adulthood. Men Aged 18-39* • Full Checkup with Height, Weight, Skin at least every 3 years • Blood Pressure Check Yearly • Blood Tests for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Kidney Dysfunction at least every 3 years • Sexually Transmitted Diseases – both partners should ...
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Josh Coffey, Catawba Valley Medical Center’s Director of Critical Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit, recently found himself in a serious – but ultimately fortunate – situation by saving the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a Richmond, Virginia, street. "I feel like I was just in the right place, at the right time, to do the right thing, for the ...
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Bob’s goals became a little different after he retired from a long, challenging career in furniture and sales. He became more involved in his church, started reading more books and began helping children learn to read. In 2017, his decision to visit Israel that would change his life forever, exploring biblical history and being exposed to vastly different cultures a world away. Bob returned ...
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As we embark on a new year, we want to take some time to look back on 2024. Throughout the last 12 months, Catawba Valley Health System has experienced a tremendous amount of growth throughout many areas such as expansion, recruitment, awards and recognitions, and technology. During the last days of this year, we would like to take time to celebrate these achievements with each of you – our ...
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Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) has been recognized as a Top 100 Hospital in America for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award for 2025. It was one of 10 awards received from that organization. The Women's Choice Award is the only designation that takes into consideration the preferences of women when selecting a hospital. The other nine awards received were for excellence ...
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Vickie Scott, now in her sixties, has dedicated her life to helping others in need. After years of mentoring young girls and providing them a shoulder to lean on, Vickie found that her volunteer work meshed perfectly with FaithHealth Catawba, so she joined the organization in 2019. FaithHealth Catawba is a dynamic partnership between the faith community, Catawba Valley Health System and other ...
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Known as the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease is associated with problems of severe memory loss, thinking, and behavior that interfere with a person’s everyday life. Alzheimer’s is the 6 th leading cause of death in the United States. It is a progressive disease that, as of now, has no cure. According to 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, North ...
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Did you know that we recently resumed our Centering Pregnancy groups? Centering Pregnancy is prenatal care in a group setting with other women with similar due dates. During each Centering session, time is split between one-on-one care with a private midwife and group time where wellness topics are discussed among everyone, and the patient is empowered to be an integral part of her own care. ...
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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 her husband John decided to have a child of their own and sought the help of a midwife at Catawba Valley Medical Center Maternity Services. She had heard good things about the care available there and she liked the idea of experiencing childbirth as naturally as ...
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The following tips are for children 6 months or older –for infants under 6 months, parents are advised to contact their primary care provider (PCP) immediately. What can you do at home? You may treat your child at home if their symptoms are mild, such as, mild cough, fever less than 101˚, nasal drainage, mild sore throat, few episodes of vomiting or diarrhea (without abdominal pain or signs ...
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Nobody plans to spend time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a new baby – especially during a holiday. But for premature babies born at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Halloween brings a special treat for parents. A holiday seems like a natural time for parents to show off their new arrival, but when their baby demands around-the-clock care, nurses try to make the occasion as special as ...
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