For the past 26 years, Catawba Valley area seniors have put their trust in Catawba Valley Medical Center’s (CVMC) Lifeline program for better ways to stay connected with friends, family and emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

To celebrate its anniversary, CVMC’s Lifeline program invites the public to visit the medical center on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. At this anniversary celebration, CVMC’s Lifeline will unveil its new medical alert service integrated into a cordless phone. Attendees can enjoy a slice of celebration cake and Lifeline giveaways. Door prizes will also be awarded.

“Not only does the new Philips Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator work with the Lifeline Help Button to provide connection to Lifeline for help in an emergency, it also keeps seniors connected to their friends and family,” said Carol Beard, CVMC Lifeline program coordinator. “This new cordless phone communicator is designed to address many of the challenges seniors face, such as loss of dexterity, vision and hearing. It has large buttons, easy-to-read displays and clearer sound with a louder volume range, making it easier for seniors to hear their conversations. The Lifeline Cordless Phone also boasts several unique safety features. It allows Help Calls even if it is left off the hook,” continued Ms. Beard.

“CVMC’s Lifeline goal is to help Catawba Valley area seniors remain independent in their own homes,” shared Ms. Beard. “We are very pleased to offer this innovative new phone because now our subscribers can have the peace of mind that comes with our leading medical alert service along with the convenience of an attractive cordless phone designed specifically around their needs.”

For more information on Lifeline or the new Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator, call Ms Beard at 828-485-2696.

Catawba Valley Medical Center is a not-for-profit, public healthcare system providing and promoting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventative medicine and acute care. CVMC, twice recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet facility, was recently named as a “Distinguished Hospital for An Outstanding InPatient Experience” by J.D. Power and Associates as well as a Hospital of Choice by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers.