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...
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.
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.
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