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With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. We are committed to serving this community with the best resources available – both through technology and through people. Learn About Us All Services Heart Center Committed to high quality and superior outcomes, our accredited Heart Center maintains years of specialized clinical experience and is dedicated to caring for patients with skill and compassion. Our Heart Center staff partners with Catawba Valley Cardiology’s providers to deliver a team-oriented approach to patient heart issues, with a high level of technical expertise. Learn More Cancer Center Our Comprehensive Cancer Center was the first in the area to achieve accreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a comprehensive community hospital cancer program – making us one of just over 1,500 cancer programs to receive this honor in the United States. This translates into an outstanding continuum of care that includes leading edge diagnosis and treatments, talented staff, and the best medical equipment and support available. Learn More Orthopedics From sports-related injuries to bones and joints in need of repair, our Center for Orthopedics leads the way to recovery. The Center is known for both its surgical expertise and rehabilitation capabilities, as well its high quality total hip and knee replacement programs. Learn More Women and Children Our Center for Women & Children encompasses comprehensive, family-centered obstetrics and gynecological care for women at every stage in life from prenatal care and childbirth to menopause, and pediatrics for children up to age 18. Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of evidence-based healthcare with skill and compassion. Learn More Day Surgery Utilizing the same surgical suites as those for our inpatient procedures, our Day Surgery Center offers the convenience of outpatient surgery with the assurance that comes with being in a fully-staffed hospital environment. Learn More Primary Stroke Center When a patient arrives with stroke symptoms, our Primary Stroke Team is well-trained and prepared to provide patients with immediate access to the latest treatments in order to save lives and reduce likelihood of long-term disability caused by strokes. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Learn More Weight Management Our Surgical Weight Management Program offers medical assistance including bariatric surgery and support to provide treatment options aimed at improving health and prolonging life. Learn More Rehabilitation Our Center for Rehabilitation is a full service, multidisciplinary program offering inpatient and outpatient therapies. The comprehensive center includes a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program as well as a fitness center with aquatics program and outdoor fitness trail. The 10-bed inpatient unit is certified by CARF as a Comprehensive Integrated Rehabilitation program. Learn More Awards & Accreditations Consistently achieving Magnet recognition speaks to the leadership of the hospital and the importance of a nursing team that exceeds the expectations of those who trust us with their lives. Casey Mueller, RN, BSN, ONC 5 Time Magnet Recognition Recognizing quality patient care and nursing excellence, the Magnet Recognition Program provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care they can expect to receive. Hear From Our Patients We Deliver Exceptional Patient Care Although Abby Lutz of Newton, NC had gastric bypass surgery at CVMC a little over nine years ago, the surgery was but one of the tools she credits for the major personal transformation that resulted. Ultimately losing more than 250 pounds, Abby, a nurse, includes diet, running, moderation and ... Abby's Story “I’m a food addict, and my addiction was killing me. I knew I had to do something about it, but nothing worked. I’d always been heavy; I weighed 160 pounds in first grade, and before my surgery, I was taking 22 pills a day for every health issue imaginable." "Having ... Sheri's Story “ NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES,” said CVMC gastric bypass patient Jennifer Lane. “You can’t keep doing the same things and expect different results.” By age 25, Jennifer had been struggling with her weight for years and there were already signs it was affecting ... Jennifer's Story “Ellen, do I sound like I’m slurring my words?” asked Julia Rush during a phone call with sister, Ellen Atkins of Colombia, MO. “Yes, Julia – you do,” said Atkins. Having a stroke was not the way famed local artist Julia Rush, 73 expected to recover from a total ... Julia's Story “I have struggled with my weight my whole life. Due to my weight, I developed problems with my feet and ankles and could not exercise. I knew that I could not lose the weight with dieting alone. My mom had the surgery about six months before I did and she did so well with her surgery that she ... Chesley's Story “Super Morbidly Obese”- the term used to describe Roger Whisnant on the medical record given to him by his family doctor. As weeks passed Roger found himself still haunted by those words and decided to discuss it with his doctor. Weighing 488 lbs, Roger was at high risk of death. He knew ... Roger's Story “I decided to get the surgery because I had a weight problem for most of my life and I had tried everything you can imagine to lose the weight. I eventually developed hypertension and diabetes. I did not want to die young. I wanted to raise my children and this was the best option for me. ... Andrea's Story “Today we are a totally different couple! Together, we have lost a total of 288 pounds! The “light-bulb” moment for us ca...