Catawba Valley Medical Center's Fitness Plus

Reminder: Chair Yoga is cancelled this week (June 12th)
and will resume on June 19th!

June is , and we want to stress the importance of making your health and well-being a top priority! As we age, there are health recommendations for the age group you’re in. Are you between the ages of 18 to 39? If so, Neil Eckard, PA, at Catawba Valley Family Medicine – Graystone has some recommendations for you!

If you’re between 18-39, we recommend:
• 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 get tested, including HIV before initiating sexual in*******se
• Eye and Ear Exams, if problems occur
• Dental Exam is recommended 1 to 2 times a year
• Tetanus-Diphtheria Booster every 10 years
• Influenza Vaccine annually
• COVID-19 vaccine

Neil shares his advice for male patients ages 18-39:
“I encourage my male patients to always get their yearly physical exams. Having a yearly physical exam will ensure you stay at your peak performance,” he said.

Neil Eckard is accepting new patients! To learn more about becoming a patient at CVFM – Graystone (3511 Graystone Place, Conover, NC 28613), visit us online at CatawbaValleyHealth.com/Graystone

Reminder:
Strength & Balance and Chair Yoga classes are cancelled this week!

CVMC is taking over the Hickory Farmers Market this morning! Come shop and test your grip strength at the Fitness Plus booth

Join CVHS at the Hickory Farmers Market this Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.! See some of the amazing programs Catawba Valley Health System has for the community. Meet staff, play games, and learn about the many ways CVHS provides “Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.”

Learn more about:
• Catawba Valley Medical Group
• CVMC’s Heart Center
• Women & Children’s Services
• Safe Kids Coalition of Catawba County
• Cancer Care
• Employment Opportunities
• Student Programs & Internships
• Rehabilitation Services
• FaithHealth Catawba: Medication Assistance
• Hands-Only CPR Demonstrations
• Diabetes Education and Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Imaging & Mammography
• CVMC’s Fitness Plus
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Catawba Medical Foundation

We’ll meet you at the Market! To learn more about the many services that CVHS has to offer, visit CatawbaValleyHealth.org.

Next Monday, June 3rd, we will have a FREE educational event for any member who wants to know more about the basics of CPR. CVMC's Health Promotions Specialist, Lilianna, will have a table in the fitness center from 9am-12pm to perform demos and help answer questions!

*This is not a certification event, but if you are interested in getting certified, Lilianna can guide you.

Awesome testimony! Great job!

Read about this mother-daughter duo! Thankful to have such caring and passionate women at Catawba and as Fitness Plus members 👏

This Mother’s Day, we want to recognize one of the many mother-daughter duos who work within Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Stephanie Chapman serves our hospital as Assistant Vice President of Nursing, and her daughter, Katelyn Milsaps, serves as a Patient Care Manager. Stephanie has worked at CVMC for 25 years, and Katelyn has worked here for 18 years – a combined 43 years of exceptional patient care experience between them.

When asked why they choose to work at CVMC, they said:
“When I first came to work at Catawba in 1998, I knew I was in a different place,” Stephanie shared. “When making organizational decisions, the primary focus is always the patient. I am surrounded by staff who passionately take care of patients with a positive attitude and are always willing to help each other.”

Katelyn said, “When my mom started working at Catawba, I saw how happy she was, and she encouraged me to get my first job at Catawba as a dietary aide while I was in high school. Soon after that, I started working as a nurse aide on the Medical unit after getting my nursing assistant certificate, and I loved the atmosphere. Everyone was so positive and really cared about our patients. I have never had any desire to leave Catawba as I transitioned from a nursing assistant to bedside RN and now a Patient Care Manager. Within all the roles I have worked at Catawba, the patient has remained the focus and I have always felt support from leadership.”

Stephanie and Katelyn are grateful that they get to work together every day, and happy that they both get to contribute to our community through the care they provide. “We have a shared interest in helping others and I get to see her excel in her job, which makes me proud both as a mother and a nurse. I also get to see her every day, which is nice,” Stephanie said. Katelyn agreed, sharing “I love seeing mom every day. We do share an interest in patient care and helping others. I have her to look up to and she has always coached me and encouraged me as a nurse. I can always come to her for advice on how to handle situations and I trust her opinion because of her leadership abilities and experience.”

Today, we celebrate all those throughout our hospital who play a role in achieving our mission: “Exceptional Healthcare. Every Patient. Every Time.” Happy Mother’s Day!

Reminder: Tai Chi is cancelled on 5/9 & 5/16 and will resume 5/23.

In the closest race to date, Al succeeded in securing 2nd place in the 100-visit challenge only one day after Cynthia!

Congrats Al!!

Happy month!!

Meet Nancy 😊

Meet Jeff 😊

Meet Cynthia 😊

Meet Dale 😊

Today is World Book Day! Here are some self-help book recommendations from our staff.

What are you reading right now? Share in the comments! (fiction or non-fiction)

Meet Del 😊

Meet Jeanine 😊

Volunteer Appreciation Week begins!

Meet Pat 😊

Member, Carol Goins, competed in the Lincoln County Senior Games for the 50 & 100 yard freestyle swim and the 50, 100, 200 yard backstroke!

Carol was determined to get back into swimming after a over a year of being unable to get in the pool. We are proud of you for reaching your goal!!

She will compete in the Unifour Senior Games swimming competitions next month.

We're rooting for you!

Brighten up your home with your very own button bouquet! Sign up today for the Button Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, April 20. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yjjkr6vk.

Last week, Mitchell and Fitness Plus member, Dwight Stewart, competed in the Unifour Senior Games biking events!!

Both remained in the top 10 for the 1-mile, 5K, and 10K with Mitchell winning 1st place in the 1-Mile competition!!

Give these two a round of applause!!👏🎉



Results here -- > https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/2h44qdvfy4mykh6y/results?subEvent=193669&page=1

It's national pet day!! Post a picture of your furry friend in the comments 😊

World Parkinson’s Day is April 11, Lets Stand up to Parkinson’s through the Sit to Stand Challenge. We encourage everyone to participate!

It’s Easy, on April 11, Complete as many Sit to Stands as you can in One Minute. Record the total and then comment on this picture.

The new 100 visits challenge shirts are in!! Anyone with over 35 visits will be posted on board near the blood pressure cuff.

Remember, you have until December 31st to get 100 visits and win a shirt!