Catawba Valley Health Blog
Understanding and Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration with family and friends, but it can also bring about significant stress. From the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts to the pressure of family and social gatherings, the holidays can take a toll on our mental...
Diabetes: What is It and How to Prevent or Manage It
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels in the bloodstream. This happens when the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the body becomes...
Addiction Recovery: Tools, Techniques and Professional Care
Addiction is a challenging and complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Whether it's substance abuse involving drugs and alcohol or behavioral addictions like gambling, food, anger, or internet use, the path to recovery from addiction can be...
How to Help Someone with Depression
Clinical depression is a prevalent disease in the United States and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of Depression, including chemical imbalances, lifestyle stressors, social isolation, genetic predisposition,...
What is Whole Person Care?
Whole Person Care is an integrated approach to healthcare that recognizes the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Understanding I/DD and Disability-Related Laws
A thorough review of all the laws that impact people with I/DD or with other disabilities is beyond the scope of this blog, but there are three very important Federal laws.
Understanding Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)
I/DD, or Intellectual/Developmental Disability, encompasses many different conditions, all of which affect a person’s ability to learn and to function in society on a day-to-day basis.
How to Help Someone with Addiction
Addiction is a complex and challenging problem. Family members, friends, communities, and professionals all need to work together to support those trying to break addiction and stay in recovery.
Understanding Serious Mental Illness
As you read this blog about Serious Mental Illness (SMI), please remember that there is help and hope for EVERYONE with a mental illness, including those with SMI. In fact, our motto at Catawba Valley Healthcare (CVH) is “Where Help and Hope Meet.” We are dedicated to providing effective evidence-based treatment for everyone who comes to us for help.
The Rewards of Working for a Nonprofit Healthcare Center: Making a Difference One Patient at a Time
In a world often driven by profit and personal gain, nonprofit healthcare centers shine as beacons of hope and compassion. These organizations are dedicated to providing essential and critical medical services to underserved communities. And they do so often with...
Suicide: Causes and Prevention
Suicide is a serious public health issue in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, with over 48,000 suicides per year. In this article, we will address:...
Smoking Cessation
What is Smoking Cessation? Smoking cessation refers to the process of quitting the habit of smoking. Everyone knows that quitting smoking is very hard work due to the highly addictive nicotine content in tobacco. But it is also widely known that cigarettes,...