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May 7, 2012
Dr. Geoffrey Coates-Wynn Appointed Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation
HICKORY, NC – The Center for Rehabilitation at Catawba Valley Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Coates-Wynn, MD to the position of Medical Director for Inpatient Rehabilitation. In his new role, Dr. Coates-Wynn will address the needs of the acute rehab patients and work with the Center’s comprehensive team of therapists toward helping patients reach their highest level of function.
Dr. Coates-Wynn received both his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from Wake Forest University, and completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the Medical University of Ohio. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
“I’ve known CVMC to be a facility with an excellent reputation,” Coates-Wynn noted, “and I look forward to building upon the collaborative relationships with nurses and therapy staff to provide outstanding care for our patients and their families who depend on us each day.”
The ten-bed facility, which has achieved a maximum three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), offers a full service comprehensive rehabilitation inpatient program. Catawba Valley Medical Center also provides outpatient therapies, including a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, as well as a fitness center with aquatics and an outdoor fitness trail.
“We are delighted to have Dr. Coates-Wynn join us as Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation,” said Mimi Stachowski, Director Inpatient Rehab and Acute Therapies at Catawba Valley Medical Center. “He is regarded highly as a talented clinician, a caring physician and an experienced administrator. We look forward to his leadership.”
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience” for a fourth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, please visit www.catawbavalleymedical.org.
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February 13, 2012
Next Support Group Meeting for Those “A.W.A.K.E. In The Foothills”
HICKORY, NC –Catawba Valley Medical Center’s (CVMC) Health First Center at Valley Hills Mall in conjunction with CVMC’s Center for Sleep Disorders, hosts a sleep apnea awareness program called “A.W.A.K.E. In the Foothills.” This program is part of the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic) Network.
The purpose of this program is to provide support to individuals, friends, and family members dealing with sleep apnea. The group will promote education and sharing of ideas and information among persons who are affected by sleep disordered breathing.
“We hope that we can help each other with similar interests, problems, and solutions,” said Mr. Scott Gibson RRT, RCP, A.W.A.K.E. Group Coordinator and Director of The Center For Sleep Disorders and Neuro Diagnostic Services at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
The next meeting will be held Monday, February 20 at 6p.m. at the Health First Center. The program is free. Speakers will be present and snacks will be provided from a variety of vendors. For more information about this local chapter, please contact Scott Gibson at 828/485-2813
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and has been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience” for a fourth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, please visit www.catawbavalleymedical.org.
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February 8, 2012
Catawba Valley Medical Center Doctor Approved for Fellow Status in American Psychiatric Association
HICKORY, NC—David Watterson Branyon, M.D. of Catawba Valley Psychiatric Services, has been approved for Fellow status in the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The honor reflects Dr. Branyon’s dedication to the work of the APA and the psychiatric profession.
Dr. Branyon obtained his medical degree from the University of Alabama and completed his general and child residencies at the Universities of Kentucky and UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Branyon is board certified in Child/Adolescent and General Adult psychiatry and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has practiced in the North Carolina public mental health system for the past 14 years and provides services at CVMC’s outpatient clinic.
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., 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. Located in Hickory, N.C., CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience” for a third consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, please visit www.catawbavalleymedical.org.
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February 8, 2012
Catawba Valley Medical Group Welcomes Mary Ference-Valenta, D.O.
HICKORY, NC—Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG), a service of Catawba Valley Medical Center, welcomes Mary Ference-Valenta, D.O., to Viewmont Family Medicine. She began work February 6.
Dr. Ference-Valenta brings 16 years of professional experience to our area. She earned her medical degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. Dr. Ference-Valenta is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. During her residency she was the chief resident and during her previous tenure she served as the family practice section chairperson. She was also a member of the hospital’s performance improvement committee. She is a member of multiple medical organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association. She has also been named to Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare.
Dr. Ference-Valenta is accepting new patients and looks forward to providing care to all ages. Areas of special interest include women’s healthcare and the management of diabetes and hypertension. She will be working with Dr. Shane Summers and Dr. Christopher Witke at 221 13th Ave Pl NW, Suite 202, Hickory, NC 28601. To reach the practice by phone, please call 828/324-1699.
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., 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. Located in Hickory, N.C., CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience” for a third consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, please visit www.catawbavalleymedical.org.
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February 7, 2012
Catawba Valley Medical Center Nurse Receives Swallowing Disorders Certification
HICKORY, NC—Catawba Valley Medical Center recognizes Kristen Cline, MA, CCC-SLP, who was recently identified by the Specialty Board on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders as a Board Recognized Specialist (BRS-S). This Board recognizes Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who have advanced knowledge, skills and experience with swallowing and swallowing disorders. Kristen is only the fifth SLP in North Carolina to achieve BRS-S certification since its development in 1995 by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
To qualify as a BRS-S, Kristen had to 1) have established a clinical practice specializing in swallowing disorders with a specified minimum number of contact hours per year; 2) have accrued a substantial number of Continuing Education hours in the area of swallowing disorders; and, 3) distinguish herself via research, administration and/or educational accomplishments. This program is becoming the standard for identifying an SLP who is an expert in swallowing disorders.
Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., 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. Located in Hickory, N.C., CVMC has received three Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Inpatient Experience” for a third consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, please visit www.catawbavalleymedical.org.
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