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Finding better Quality

of Life Through Palliative
Contents
Why more People are choosing to have

surgery at Viewmont Surgery Center
Care
Heart Health for life
Meat - Free Meals
Achieving goals through
Aquatic Therapy
Advanced illness support: Asking

for Help is the Best Way to Get It
Short term Rehabilitation in a

Skilled Nursing Community
How to utilize Medical Equipment to reduce

risks of falling in your home
The
Unifour Chiropractic
Did You Know?
Cholesterol and its Relation to Heart Disease

What is the RIght Age for Braces?
How a Healthy Diet Helps You &

the Environment
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Near Downtown Hickory
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Do you suffer from chronic KNEE PAIN...

grinding, continuous, aching pain in the knees with and without activity?
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Viewmont Surgery Center is keeping clinical excellence and personalized care affordable,
efficient and close to home, with local physicians delivering compassionate, quality care right
here in Western North Carolina.
Talk to your doctor about having your surgery at Viewmont Surgery Center.
Patient Experience
Surgical Specialties
Lower overall patient costs

National patient satisfaction scores in top 5%
Local physicians you recognize and trust
Surgical suites equipped with leading technology
Simplified admission/discharge procedures save time
Oral Surgery
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Orthopedics
Hand Surgery
Pain Management
Podiatry
Viewmont Surgery CenterYour Outpatient Surgical Home for Value in Healthcare.
50 13th Avenue NE Suite 1 Hickory, NC 28601

828-624-1250 www.viewmontsurgerycenter.com
VSC keeps clinical excellence

and personalized care
affordable, efficient and close
to home with local physicians.
--Kathy Kelly
Significant increases in healthcare

costs have lead many consumers
to seek alternatives to large medical
facilities. As a result, ambulatory
surgery centers like Viewmont Surgery
Center have become increasingly
popular since they utilize the same
physicians and anesthesiologists as
hospitals but at a fraction of the cost.
Price differences can vary significantly
based on the type of facility where
you seek care, said Dr. Merritt
Seshul. Since the government sets
the payment rates for facilities and
private insurers base their rates from
Medicare, ambulatory surgery centers
cost, on average, 40% less than hospital
outpatient units.
Dr. Seshul is one of several physicians
who perform surgeries at Viewmont
Surgery Center (VSC). Recently, he
and his partners have seen increased
demand from patients wanting to have
their procedures done at VSC due to
the multiple benefits provided for
the patient.
Why More People are

Choosing to have Surgery at
Viewmont Surgery Center
At Viewmont Surgery Center, the

reduction in cost is not the only benefit
that patients receive, said Kathy Kelly,
Administrator at VSC. Viewmont also
offers high-quality and patient-focused
care, advanced medical technology and
fully-equipped operating rooms. Plus, a
comfortable environment, the attentive
staff, short wait times and convenient
parking accommodations add to the
intangible benefits that
Viewmont provides.
As a uniquely designed outpatient
surgery center, VSC keeps clinical
excellence and personalized care
affordable, efficient and close to
home, with local physicians delivering
compassionate, quality care for
decades in Western North Carolina.
VSC is the only ambulatory service
center within 70 miles of Hickory
and, with 39 credentialed physicians
specializing in surgical procedures
like oral surgery, otolaryngology (ENT),
orthopedic surgery, hand surgery, pain
management and podiatry, is dedicated
to providing the highest quality of care

and offering both patients and area
employers significant cost savings.
Viewmont Surgery Center is accredited
by the Accreditation Association
for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
(AAAHC) and prides itself on providing
low costs; ease and efficiency in
scheduling, admissions and discharge;
low infection rates and a patient
satisfaction rate at or above
national average.
For outpatient surgery that is
affordable, efficient and focused on
patient comfort, trust the physicians
and staff at Viewmont Surgery Center,
Your Outpatient Surgical Home for
Value in Healthcare.
To learn more about Viewmont
Surgery Center and services provided,
please call (828) 624-1250 or visit
ViewmontSurgeryCenter.com
-Viewmont Surgery Center
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After Work
Hours

Southeast Pain Care at
Blue Ridge HealthCare
Southeast Pain Care at Hickory

a Facility of Grace Hospital
828-848-4565
828-475-7003
Accepting most insurance types.

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Finding
BetterQuality
of Life Through Palliative Care
If you think you already know what

palliative care can provide, expect
to be surprised:
What exactly does
palliative care mean?
The word palliative comes from
Latin and means to soothe or to
relieve. The idea behind palliative
care is to give patients better quality
of life by relieving them of pain
and suffering.
Is palliative care the
same as hospice?
Palliative care has traditionally been
associated with end-of-life care and
a six-month life expectancy. But, in
recent years, its use and scope have

widened dramatically. Nowadays,
palliative care serves patients with
curable illnesses assisting them on
the journey to recovery and helps
patients with chronic illnesses as
well, allowing them to enjoy life
even in the face of long-term
health conditions.
How is palliative care
different from
palliative medicine?
Palliative care typically involves
a patients final months of illness
while palliative medicine is more
closely tied to treatments for both
short-term recuperation and ongoing

illness. Palliative medicine, in effect,
is the mature version of palliative
care, serving a more diverse
cross-section of patients and
assisting them with all the
nuances of symptom management
and complex medical decisions.
How is Life Transitions
connected to
palliative medicine?
Life Transitions is a mobile medical
practice whose care is based on the
principles of palliative medicine. It
treats patients wherever they call
home, coming to them rather than
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requiring them to make an oftendifficult trip to a doctors office.
care, not replace an existing

medical relationship.
Who should be considered

for palliative medicine?
Life Transitions palliative medicine
practice is an excellent option for
people who have trouble dealing
with physical exertion. Its especially
useful for managing needs related to
heart problems, pneumonia, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
and other acute medical issues.
How do I pay for

Life Transitions?
Payment for Life Transitions services
is covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Private insurance companies also
support this type of care, although
copays and deductibles do apply.
The Life Transitions staff can help you
navigate your particular options.
What should I expect when I

contact Life Transitions?
After you call Life Transitions, an
initial meeting is set up, and a nurse
practitioner visits you at home to
gather information and determine
the potential benefits of a medical
regimen. If treatment is advised, a
program of care is begun to best
meet patient needs. In addition, Life
Transitions services are coordinated
with the patients primary doctor.
Theyre designed to enhance overall
How do I learn more?

To get more details or to recommend
yourself or someone you know for the
benefits of Life Transitions care,
please call 828.464.9459 or visit
www.YourLifeTransitions.org.
Life Transitions
If you
think you
already know what
palliative care
can provide, expect to be
surprised
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Spotlight
Heart
Health for Life
February is American Heart Month,

and Frye Regional Medical Center
is here to help you love your heart.
Heart disease touches all of us at
some time in our lives, either directly
or indirectly. Chances are you know
someone with heart disease
right now.
Frye Heart Center has treated more
than 91,000 hearts with 17 heart
specialists offering 272 combined
years of experience. Our emergency
department and cardiac cath labs are

available 24-hours a day, seven days
a week and fifty-two weeks per year,
including nights, weekends
and holidays.
We encourage you to focus on your
hearts health. How can you reduce
your personal risk of developing heart
disease? The following are some tried
and true ways to improve how you
feel and decrease your risk for
heart disease.
Eat healthy. A healthy diet includes

a variety of grains (especially whole
grains), fruits and vegetables. Opt for
foods low in saturated and trans fats,
cholesterol, added sugar and salt.
Choose fish, poultry and lean cuts of
meat, as well as low-fat or fat-free
dairy products. When preparing food,
broil, bake, roast or poach instead
of frying, and tame snack attacks
with low-fat options, such as animal
crackers, melba toast or
fat-free yogurt.
828.466.0466
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Hospice medical care

Patient and family support
COPD and CHF programs
Expert symptom control and
pain management
Bereavement services
Catawba Valley Hospice House
3975 Robinson Rd
Newton, NC
Sherrills Ford Hospice House
7473 Sherrills Ford Rd
Sherrills Ford, NC
Exercise regularly. As little as 30

minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity each day, but at least
five days a week, is all you need to
support heart health. Good ways to
keep your heart healthy include brisk
walking, riding a bike, hiking, dancing,
swimming, physical tasks around the
house, raking leaves, or painting
a room.
Dont smoke. According the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention,
smoking is the leading cause of
preventable death and disease
in the United States. The risk of
having a heart attack is six times
higher for smokers compared to
nonsmokers, with the chances
increasing depending on the number
of cigarettes smoked daily. Quitting
smoking lowers the risk of heart
disease immediately and just one
year of not smoking can cut heart
disease risk in half.
Maintain a healthy weight. A healthy

weight can be calculated by looking at
either body mass index (BMI) or waist
circumference. BMI, a calculation
based on height and weight, of 25
to 29.9 is considered overweight,
and 30 or higher is obese. A waist
measurement of more than 35 inches
for women and 40 inches for men
increases the risk of heart disease,
high blood pressure and other serious
health conditions. A weight loss of just
five to 10 percent of current weight
can help lower the risk for heart
disease. Gradual weight loss of
one-half to two pounds per week
is recommended to ensure
long-term success.
Knowing your personal risk factors is
the first step on the road to healthier
living. We can help to identify your
risks with a personal screening. Frye
Heart Center offers complimentary
cardiovascular screenings each
month on the second Thursday from
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Heart Center

lobby. Screenings include cholesterol
and glucose levels from a simple
finger stick, BMI and blood pressure
and peripheral vascular disease. The
screenings also offer counseling on
smoking cessation, diabetes, dietary
education, a personal risk assessment
and personalized education.
It is important to remember that
regardless of your age or current
state of health, its never too late
to take steps to protect your heart.
We look forward to assisting you in
understanding your cardiovascular
risks. Call 828-315-3391 to make a
personal appointment for your risk
assessment or walk-ins are
always welcome.
Visit www.fryemedctr.com to learn
more and find us on Facebook for the
latest updates on free screenings
and events.
-Frye Regional Medical Center
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Rehabilitation & Nursing

Recovering from an injury, surgery or illness?
Find comfort and state-of-the-art rehabilitation
services at Lutheran Homes. The rehabilitation team
will work with your physician to develop a
comprehensive program to promote movement
and function following:
Joint replacement surgery Stroke Fractures
Traumatic injury Other life-changing conditions
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Meat-free
meals
Come late winter, diners may notice more meat-free selections
available on restaurant menus. Thats thanks to the Lenten season
that precedes Easter Sunday. During Lent, Christians traditionally
abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Lent is an ideal time for men
and women looking to get healthier to include more vegetables,
whole grains and seafood in their diets. Try substituting ground beef
with tofu, and incorporate vegetables where meat may be used.
For example, layer lasagna with slices of zucchini instead of filling
it with sausage. Plus, eat more fish. Research shows that fish high
in omega-3 fatty acids decreases the risk of abnormal heartbeats,
which can lead to sudden cardiac death. Omega-3 fatty acids also
decrease triglyceride levels, slow the growth rate of atherosclerotic
plaque and lower blood pressure.
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ABERNETHY LAURELS
Senior Living the Way You Want it
Research shows that

there are numerous
benefits to participating
in aquatic activities.....
Achieving Goals Through
Aquatic Therapy
Its a phenomenal way to get
therapy, said Jessica. Many
participants who are involved
in aquatic therapy say they look
forward to their treatment sessions
because it relieves their pain and
it isnt as strenuous as exercise on
land. Those rehabilitating from knee
replacements, hip replacements,
and shoulder replacements have
found aquatic therapy to be an ideal
way to receive treatment.
Jessica Snyder, a Physical Therapy
Assistant at Abernethy Laurels
who is certified in aquatic therapy,
said adult orthopedic patients,
particularly those with chronic back
pain, joint replacements or after
spine surgery, who have difficulty
bearing any weight, can start an
exercise routine more quickly in the
water versus traditional land based

therapy.
According to numerous reports,
aquatic therapy has proven to be
highly effective at treating chronic
pain, improving functional mobility,
and increasing range of motion.
Those with conditions like arthritis
or joint pain, musculoskeletal
disorders, and chronic back pain
are ideal candidates for aquatic
therapy. Aquatics is also a popular
treatment for individuals with
Parkinsons disease, strokes, or
those rehabilitating from recent joint
replacement surgery.
Research shows that there are
numerous benefits to participating in
aquatic activities which makes water
therapy much more efficient than
on land. With aquatic therapy there

is little to no impact on the joints,
the risk of someone falling is greatly
decreased, and in many cases it
reduces swelling in the joints. The
buoyancy that water provides allows
muscles to work slowly and more
precisely, thus helping someone
receiving aquatic therapy achieve
their goals much sooner than
on land.
Many find that where there was
once pain and dependence, aquatic
therapy has provided them with less
pain, independence and a joyful
return to the activities they enjoy.
To learn more about the benefits of
aquatic therapy, call Lisa Union at
Abernethy Laurels; 828-465-8532.
-Abernethy Laurels
Advanced Illness Support:

Asking for Help is the Best Way to Get It
I wish Id known about hospice earlier.
I wish Id known about hospice earlier.

That simple sentence is one that
people working in end-of-life care
often hear from families. Unfortunately,
its usually communicated after the
fact, meaning that a good deal of the
support that could have been available
ultimately went unused.
When families are faced with advanced
illness, their first impulse is to shoulder
all of the caregiving themselves. They
coordinate doctors appointments,
medications, errands, bathing, meal
preparation, and round-the-clock
availability in order to show their
compassion and love. They become
a whirlwind of motion and
good intentions.
As a disease progresses, however,
caregiving becomes harder and harder,
and family members get worn down,
tired, and even irritable. They discover
that they dont know how to provide
everything a loved one needs on their
own, and they struggle, sometimes for
months or years.
What they dont understand at the time
is that hospice offers a host of services
to make the journey more manageable
for everyone. Hospice providers have
lots of experience with advanced
illness, and they sincerely want people
to know that its not necessary to figure
things out on your own. Theres a team
ready to help make things better.
All you have to do is ask for the
services that you and your loved ones

need. Reaching out doesnt mean that
youve failed someone. It doesnt mean
youve given up anything. It simply
means that you want to give the people
you love the best care possible at a
time when it matters most.
Asking hospice for assistance opens up
a number of useful options:
Hospice can quickly help with pain

management so that a patient stays
comfortable
Hospice can provide care in a home,

facility, or wherever the patient prefers
Hospice can step in if theres a
medical crisis without having a patient

go to the emergency room
Hospice can admit a patient to a
facility briefly to give a caregiver time

to rest
All of these things are most beneficial
when you ask for help early on.
Monitoring a patients health, getting
to know him or her personally, and
creating an individual plan of care all
work in tandem to improve a patients
life and extend valuable time with
family and friends.
If youre unsure about hospice at first,
check with anyone whos been served
by them, and youll likely get a positive
response about the breadth of care
provided. Plus, wouldnt it be better
to inquire and be told, No, youre not

appropriate for hospice than to find
out, Oh, theres so much we could
have done to make things easier for
you all.
In essence, thats the simplest advice:
Just ask and be open. The best thing
you can discover is compassionate,
understanding professionals to support
you and your loved ones, along with an
offer of hope for their enhanced quality
of life.
Isnt that what we all want, after all?
Catawba Regional Hospice
Short Term Rehabilitation

in a Skilled Nursing Community
You are going to need rehabilitation.
These can be scary words when
uttered by doctors following a
planned or unplanned medical event.
Skilled nursing facilities are portrayed
as, a place you go to die, or as only
for people who cant take care of
themselves. However, many skilled
nursing facilities offer much more
than long term care.
Short term rehabilitation is a bridge
between the hospital and a safe
return to the home environment.
Facilities offer skilled nursing care
as well as occupational, physical,
and/or speech therapies following
injury, illness, or surgery. Medical
traumas such as; pneumonia, stroke,
congestive heart failure, open heart
surgery, or serious falls resulting
in bone fractures, leave patients
requiring physical assistance to
bathe, dress, toilet themselves,
and/or transfer in and out of bed.
However, elective surgeries such as
hip, knee, or shoulder replacements
and back surgery may also require
physical assistance and therapy
before patients can return to full
function, the length of stay in short
term rehabilitation can be as short as

7 days or as long as 100 days.
Who Pays?
A three-day hospital stay along with
a qualifying medical diagnosis is
required for Medicare(along with a
secondary insurance) to cover up to
100 days in a short term rehabilitation
facility. One hundred days is not
a guarantee; the patients health
condition determines whether he or
she is eligible for all 100 days. As long
as the patient has a need for skilled
services with her or her individual
physical, occupational and/or speech
therapy goals, Medicare will continue
to pay for occupancy, medications,
and therapies.
What are the

benefits?
The benefits of placement at a short
term rehab facility are many. Patients
who choose to stay at a short term
rehab facility can receive up to five
to six days per week of therapy, while
home health therapy is generally
two to three days per week and is
less comprehensive. Patients who

participate in skilled therapy are
more likely to improve function,
restore mobility, regain balance and
recover more quickly than patients
who elect to go home after a
medical event. Skilled nursing care
is available 24/7 to assess and treat
any medical status, meals and snacks
are supplied, and transportation is
provided by the facility. Daily activities
provide a social outlet while away
from home.
Short term rehabilitation is offered
by many facilities as a way of helping
patients regain their independence
and restore their health to its great
potential. Using a multidisciplinary
team approach, short term rehab
employs the combined efforts of
many specialties who focus on
different parts of health and wellness.
The goal of short term rehab is to
restore patients to their full potential
and to provide them with a smooth
transition to home and community.
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Total wellness encompasses every aspect of your wellbeing mind, body
and mood. Thats the spirit behind Good Moods, the wellness and events
program at Grace Ridge Retirement Community.
Good Moods at Grace Ridge connects residents and guests with the best
of life in the Blue Ridge foothills. Its a vibrant lifestyle that includes
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How to Utilize
Medical
Equipment
to Reduce Risks of
Falling in Your Home
The likelihood of experiencing a fall increases with age and

with decline in health. According to the National Institute
of Health (NIH) website, one in three adults over the age of
65 will fall each year. The NIH also reported that 1.6 million
adults visit emergency rooms due to a fall and that falls were
the number one cause of fractures
(http://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/aboutfalls/01.html).
which allows for safer transfers in and out of the bathtub.

When choosing one of these options, you could also add
a hand-held shower to allow you to adjust your water
direction to best meet your needs. Another simple tactic for
reducing your risk would be to add a non-skid surface to the
bottom of your bathtub or shower.
A fall with or without injury can occur inside or outside

of the home. Many falls occur inside due to confidence
in navigating familiar surroundings. Falls that result in
injuries most likely will affect a persons ability to remain
independent or safely return to their home. Many injuries
can lead to a permanent disability or, in worse cases, death.
Falls are preventable. Simple safety strategies such as:
minimizing clutter, removal of throw rugs, providing clear
pathways throughout the home and good lighting can help
to decrease your chance of falling and becoming injured.
There are also assistive devices to help you to navigate
safely both inside and outside your home such as the use of
a cane or walker to help you to steady your gait.
Bathrooms and stairs or steps are recognized as areas of
your home where your chances of falling are increased
significantly. A fall on stairs is very likely to result in serious
injury. There is a variety of medical equipment specifically
designed to help you reduce your risk of falling.
Bathrooms tend to be a problematic area because they
are generally small or even cramped, frequently have a
hard surface floor covering and often have water or liquid
spills placing you at risk for falling. Economical solutions
for decreasing your risks are the installation of grab bars
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The primary benefit for having
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shower wheelchair into them. An
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minimal effort. You will need to have
a professional installer assist you in
determining the best selection for
your current bathroom structure and
personal needs.
Steps and stairs pose a special risk.
They should always be kept clear
of any objects or clutter, be well lit
and have a flooring surface in good
repair. All steps and stairs should
have sturdy hand rail or rails for
support. Sometimes the installation
of a ramp is the best way to avoid the

tripping hazard of navigating stairs
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The Unifour Chiropractic Alliance
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Todays UCA is made up of 13 of the
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Our physicians bring over 200 years
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going to be in great hands (figuratively
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be found spreading from NewtonConover to Taylorsville, Bethlehem to
Hildebran and, of course, in Hickory.
Chiropractic is a safe, reliable, nonevasive, alternative approach to taking
care of your healthcare needs. Most
people know that DCs can effectively
and efficiently treat most all forms
of back and neck pain. A majority of
people, even those who have been
chiropractic patients for years, dont
realize that back and neck pain just
scratches the surface of what a
chiropractic physician is capable of
treating. Here are some other areas
that our Chiropractors are very well
equipped to address:
Children
Children benefit from chiropractic care

probably more than adults. They are
usually more active which means more
possibility of hurting themselves from
activities of daily living or participating

in sports. Lets not forget they are also
growing. Many parents have already
seen the benefits of how chiropractic
care helps relieve colic. Chiropractic
care is safe for all ages including
infants, and in most cases children
tend to look forward to going to
the chiropractor.
Pregnancy
Expecting a new child should be a

joyous experience but it does come
with a few downsides, such as back
pain that is a result of weight gain
and change in center of gravity.
Chiropractic care can deal with these
issues safely throughout pregnancy.
Studies have shown that getting
treated by a chiropractor during
pregnancy may decrease labor times
and increase the possibility of a natural
birth. Our DCs have also developed a
good working relationship with most of
the OBGYNs in the area.
Headaches
We all have had a headache and

we all have tried lying down, taking
medication or tried fighting through
the pain. Chiropractic care is another
way to treat headaches and is more
effective than other methods. A study
from Duke University stated that
spinal manipulation showed almost
immediate improvement, significantly
fewer side-effects and longer
lasting relief.
Sports Injuries
It is going to happen sooner or later. If

you are active and do some form of
recreation you will injure something.
Chiropractic care is some of the
most effective treatment for sports
injuries. Almost every professional
sports team and a number of major
universities utilize chiropractors for
their athletes because only a very
small portion of injuries are in need of
surgery. Chiropractic care has been
shown to decrease pain and cause
a more rapid recovery while taking
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
that actually inhibit your bodies healing
mechanisms.
Extremities
Most people associate chiropractors

with the spine, but that is only part of
the story. Chiropractic care is some
of the most effective treatment for
joint pain all over the body. Whether
it is TMJ, shoulder pain, carpal
tunnel, knee pain, or ankle and foot
pain, chiropractic has you covered.
Chiropractors are also highly skilled
in finding the source of the problem.
Just because your wrist hurts does
not mean that is where the problem is
located because nerves can refer pain
to just about anywhere in the body.
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Scoliosis affects approximately 7 million

Americans. There is no exact cause
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scoliosis it would be a good idea for
you to get checked, especially if you
have not reached skeletal maturity
(about 20 years old). Chiropractic care
is highly effective in treating scoliosis.
If caught early enough chiropractic care
can help prevent scoliosis from
getting worse so that you may
live without complications.
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Unlike most other healthcare providers,

chiropractors have an extensive,
in-depth education understanding
nutrition and its application in
optimizing health. Up-to-date research
indicates that the vast majority of
degenerative lifestyle diseases that are
affecting Americans quality of life are
triggered by our diets. These disorders
range from heart disease, diabetes,
cancer, obesity and arthritis. Proper
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Cholesterol
and its relation to
heart disease
High cholesterol levels have long been
directly linked to heart disease. But as more
research into cholesterol and its relation to
heart disease is conducted, some doctors
are shifting their views on the relationship
between the two.
Statistics from the American Heart
Association indicate that 75 million
Americans currently suffer from heart
disease. And even though one-quarter of
the population takes cholesterol-lowering
medication and have reduced the fat

content of their diets, the AHA estimates
that more Americans will die of heart
disease than ever before.
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New research has shown that statin drugs
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most populations. Furthermore, according
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study on heart disease to date, it was

demonstrated that cholesterol intake in
the diet had no correlation with heart
disease. The study found that men and
women with above average cholesterol
levels had nearly identical rates of
heart disease compared to those with
below average cholesterol rates.
Another potential eye opener is
that, in addition to cholesterol not
affecting heart disease risk, eating
high-cholesterol foods does not
elevate blood-cholesterol levels as
doctors once thought. Ancel Keys,
who is considered the father of the
theory that cholesterol contributes to
heart disease, now says that theres
no connection between cholesterol in
food and cholesterol in the blood.
If not cholesterol levels and the foods
one eats, what, then is responsible
for heart disease? Many medical
professionals and researchers now
believe the primary causes of heart

disease are inflammation and
oxidative stress.
According to Dr. Dwight Lundell, a
heart surgeon and author of the book,
The Great Cholesterol Lie, foods like
refined sugars and vegetable oils used
to preserve processed foods may lead
to the inflammation that ultimately
causes heart disease. Inflammation
is the bodys immune response to a
foreign invader. Foods high in sugar
and saturated fat can exacerbate
inflammation. Bacteria and other
unwanted substances in the body also
contribute to inflammation.
To combat inflammation, people can
adopt a healthy eating style. Fatty fish,
whole grains, leafy greens, fiber, and
nuts can help reduce inflammation.
Exercise also can reduce inflammation.
Research from Mark Hamer, PhD, an
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completed 2.5 hours of moderate
exercise each week - about 20 minutes
a day - lowered their markers of
inflammation by at least 12 percent.
When a person exercises, muscle
tissue releases a protein molecule
called cytokine, which likely prompts
an inflammation drop. Just about any
type of workout that raises heart rate is
effective in helping with inflammation.
The public may have been misinformed
about just how vital it is to reduce
cholesterol levels. Contrary to popular
belief, high cholesterol may not
have the same connection to heart
disease as doctors once thought. In
fact, inflammation may be the bigger
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What is the right

age for braces?
Severity of overcrowding as well as
bite issues will dictate when a
child should get braces.
Dental braces have been
used for decades to correct
various alignment and
spacing issues in the teeth.
Braces can be crucial to
the future of ones oral
health and prevent serious
issues down the line.
Roughly 25 percent of the
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But braces still are geared
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Braces correct a number
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braces typically depends on the child

and the shape of his or her teeth.
need only be applied and

removed once.
The American Association of

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children see an orthodontist for an
evaluation by age seven. The best
time for braces will be when the
orthodontist and parents collectively
decide its time to correct the
misalignment of a childs teeth.
A number of studies have shown

that, for common problems alleviated
with orthodontic work, youngsters
are better off waiting until all of
their permanent teeth have come
in. Antonio Secchi, a professor of
orthodontics at the University of
Pennsylvania, notes that if parents
choose to treat crooked teeth too early,
the child may need another phase of
intervention a few years down
the road.
Some orthodontists prefer a two-stage

approach to orthodontic treatment.
They may use a dental appliance or a
preliminary amount of braces to begin
moving the teeth while a child still has
most of his primary teeth. The second
stage begins when all the permanent
teeth are in. The thought is to shorten
the overall duration of treatment.
Other orthodontists follow the
traditional approach of putting on
braces once all the primary teeth
have fallen out. This occurs between
ages nine and 14. This is often a less
expensive approach because braces
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The right dietary choices

can not only improve your
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increasingly busy schedules
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and not necessarily the
healthiest, foods.
The growing reliance on
processed foods may be
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planet they call home.
Processed foods tend to be
loaded with starches and
preservatives, increasing
consumers risk of diabetes
and being obese. In addition,
many prepackaged foods
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amounts of fuel must be
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get from those plants to
local grocery stores.
But subtle shifts in dietary
habits and trends can
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reduce global greenhouse
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food production. Adopting
alternative diets that feature
a higher ratio of fish, whole
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reduce an individuals
carbon footprint.
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one example of a growing
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potential to improve the
health of humans and
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Cut down on meat
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Sarbjeet K. Sran, M.D.
Dr. Joseph T. Inglefield, III
American Board of Allergy & Immunology

Unifour Medical Commons on Tate Blvd.
220 18th St. Circle SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory Office: 828-322-1275
1-800-432-5015
www.hickoryallergy.com
Acupuncture
Elizabeth Beadle, DC, MA, Dipl, AC
Healing For Life
Chiropractic & Acupuncture
2436 N. Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-325-5850
www.drbeadle.com
Catawba COUNTY
Alternative Health
Alison Newton, LC, LCT, LMBT
BA, CT1626, LMBT#8609
Anew Vision Academy
Institute of Skin and Spa Sciences
605 W. 25th St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-994-4100
www.anewvisionacademy.vpweb.com
Tracey Bare, RN
Laser Therapist
La Bella Donna Spa
10 3rd Ave. NE, Suite 200
Hickory, NC 28601
828-267-7263
www.belladonnalasers.com
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Dr. Kim Clontz Franklin, Au.D.
Dr. Gordon L. Fletcher, Au.D
Viewmont Audiology
336 10th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4327
Barbara Lockwood, MA, FAAA

21 Years Experience
Barbaras Hearing Service
715 Fairgrove Church Rd. SE , Suite 102
Conover, NC 28613
828-322-4750
Hear well. Live well.
www.barbarashearing.com
Cardiology
Brian P. Hearon, M.D., FACC,
FCCP, FSCAI
Hickory Cardiology Associates
1771 Tate Blvd. SE, Suite 201
Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
R. Norman McDonald, M.D.,FACC

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
Sanjay K. Patel, M.D., FACC

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
Steven M. Isserman, M.D., FACC

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
Thomas M. Wiley, M.D., FACC
Pairoj Rerkpattanapipat, M.D., FACC
Mindy Watson, PA-C
Daniel V. Alexander, DO, FACC
Justin D. Ellis, PA-C
S. Andrew Call, PA-C
Wesley N. Reid, PA-C
Kevin McMahon, PA-C

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
Piedmont Cardiology Associates

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
www.piedmontcardio.com
2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
Philip A. Paspa, M.D., FACC
Charles Raymo, PA-C

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax: 828-261-0799

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
Richard D. Schultz, M.D., FACC
Brian Steg, MD, FACC
Vincent J. Patrone, M.D., FACC
Derek Luney, MD, FACC

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
Ghassan Alkoutami, M.D., FACC

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
John A. Morrison, M.D., FACC

2660 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-261-0009
Fax; (828)261-0799
Catawba Valley Cardiology

3521 Graystone Place SE
Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Lisa Michel, PA-C

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Sara Paul, DNP, FNP

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
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Catawba COUNTY

Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-4804
Fax: 828-324-7256
James Ritter, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Jeff Neal, DO, Pharm.D.

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Luke Byrnes, MD

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-2354
Fax: 828-326-2385
www.cvmgonline.org
Chiropractic
Daniel Connor Hilton, DC
Hilton Family Chiropractic Clinic

715 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Suite 101
Conover, NC 28613
828-328-2371
d.connorhiltondc@gmail.com
Catawba COUNTY
Elizabeth Beadle, DC, MA, Dipl, AC
Endocrinology
Venkatarama S. Donepudi, M.D.
Piedmont Endocrinology
311 9th Ave. Dr. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7338
Fax: 828-304-6319
www.piedendo.com
A. Rodman Barber, M.D.

311 9th Ave. Dr. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7338
Fax: 828-304-6319
www.piedendo.com
Ian J. Orozco, M.D.
311 9th Ave. Dr. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7338
Fax: 828-304-6319
www.piedendo.com
Family Health
John K. Earl, M.D., FAAFP
Hickory Family Practice Associates

52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
www.HickoryFamilyPractice.com
Healing For Life

Chiropractic & Acupuncture
2436 N. Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-325-5850
www.drbeadle.com
James R. Hodges, M.D., FAAFP
Richard Williams, DC, LAT, ATC, CCEP
Patrick J. Morgante, DO, FAAFP
Chiro-Carolina Family & Sports Care

174 Bolick Lane, Suite 102
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Located in Bethlehem
828-598-0371
www.chirocarolinanc.com
drwilliams.chirocarolina@gmail.com

52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
W. Lee Young III, M.D., FAAFP
Dr. Richard L. Sheppard, D.C.

52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
Dentistry

52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
Official Team Chiropractor of Lenoir Rhyne University
Wellness One Hickory

36 14th AVe NE #101
828-324-4600
www.becomehealtier.com
J. Mark Helton, DDS, PA

General Dentistry
2540 15th St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
www.heltondentistry.com
828-325-0844
Katherine A. Hemby, M.D., FAAFP
A. Kim Rector, FNP

52 12th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2941
Graystone Family Healthcare

3511 Graystone Place
Conover, NC 28613
828-326-9355
Mai Vang, PA-C

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-9355
Steven A. Gold, M.D., M.P.H.

Conover, NC 28613
828-326-9355
Kirsten S. Kerr, M.D.
Granite Falls Primary Care Physicians

Cornerstone Health Care
One Trade St.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-396-3136
Fax: 828-396-3105
www.cornerstonehealth.com
Sanford Guttler, M.D.
Granite Falls Primary Care Physicians

One Trade St.
Granite Falls, NC 28630
828-396-3136
Fax: 828-396-3105
Crystal Mosteller, PA-C

Claremont Family Medicine
3221 West Main St.
Claremont, NC 28610
828-459-4445
Fax: 828-459-4434
Dana Chambers, M.D.
Generations Family Medicine

& Aesthetics
212 29th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-485-2762
Fax: 828-485-2257
Trina I. Tridico, M.D.
Medical Arts Clinic

24 Second Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2231
Fax: 828-323-1562
Baxter C. Leonard, M.D.

Medical Arts Clinic
24 Second Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2231
Fax: 828-323-1562
Robert F. Glenn, M.D.
Medical Arts Clinic

24 Second Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2231
Fax: 828-323-1562
Scott D. Polster, M.D.
Medical Arts Clinic

24 Second Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2231
Fax: 828-323-1562
Michael P. Burton, M.D.

Medical Arts Clinic
24 Second Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-2231
Fax: 828-323-1562
William Faltermayer, Jr., DO

Springs Road Family Practice
2359 Springs Rd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-9853
Fax: 828-256-1255
Linda Markley, PA-C

2359 Springs Rd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-9853
Fax: 828-256-1255
Pangnhia Yang, PA

2359 Springs Rd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-9853
Fax: 828-256-1255
Alicia B. Sigmon, PA-C

305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
Catawba COUNTY
Thomas F. Laney, Jr., M.D.
David Coffey, III, M.D.
Kimberly Vass-Eudy, DO
Douglas W. Michael, M.D.
David E. Peltzer, M.D.

305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
William E. Long, M.D., CCD

305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
Brian S. Vierling, M.D.

305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
Cameron Mull, N.P.

305 First St. East
Conover, NC 28613
828-464-3821
Fax: 828-464-8994
Catawba COUNTY
Mark Hawkins, M.D.
Claremont Family Medicine

3221 West Main St.
Claremont, NC 28610
828-459-4445
Fax: 828-459-4434
Ailisa Kahill, M.D.
Generations Family Medicine & Aesthetics

212 29th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-485-2762
Fax: 828-485-2257
Mark Faruque, M.D.
Bethlehem Family Practice

174 Bolick Lane #202
828-495-8226
Fax: 828-495-4191
Bethlehem Family Practice

174 Bolick Lane #202
828-495-8226
Fax: 828-495-4191
Newton Family Physicians, P.A.

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Bartholomew J. Lopina, M.D.

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Alan W. Story, M.D.

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Shannon M. Sherfey, M.D.

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Alan G. Forshey, M.D.

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Kari J. Puett, FNP

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Tonya P. Manus, FNP

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Marie Moretz, FNP

767 West 1st St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3928
Fax: 828-465-3118
Jason Kihneman, MD
James Jim Fox, PA-C
Michael Lutz, PA
Andrew Chesson, M.D.
Judith Jackson-Melina, NP
Teresa Stump, DO
Shital Patel, MD
Cindy Pressler, PA-C
Catawba Valley Family Medicine

West Mountain View
1940 Briarwood Drive, Suite A
Hickory, NC 28602
828-294-1116
www.cvmgonline.org
West Mountain View
Hickory, NC 28602
828-294-1116
www.cvmgonline.org
Catawba Valley Family Care
105-B South Main Ave
Newton, NC 28658
828-464-7770
www.cvmgonline.org
Paul Sykes

South Hickory
1985 Startown Road, Suite 102
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-4745
www.cvmgonline.org
Jacques Txuj Ci Moua, MD

Northeast Hickory
2386 Springs Road NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-2112
www.cvmgonline.org
Jennifer Ramos, FNP-C

Northeast Hickory
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-2112
www.cvmgonline.org
Joy Duckworth, NP-C

Taylorsville
50 Macedonia Church Road
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Brian Kauth, MD

Northeast Hickory
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-2112
www.cvmgonline.org

Catawba
200 Rosenwald School St.
Catawba, NC 28609
828-241-2377
www.cvmgonline.org
Maiden
137 Island Ford Rd.
Maiden, NC 28650
828-428-2446
www.cvmgonline.org
Maiden
137 Island Ford Rd.
Maiden, NC 28650
828-428-2446
www.cvmgonline.org
Maiden
137 Island Ford Rd.
Maiden, NC 28650
828-428-2446
www.cvmgonline.org
Keith McManus, M.D.

Maiden
137 Island Ford Rd.
Maiden, NC 28650
828-428-2446
www.cvmgoline.com
Elizabeth Restino, M.D.

Southeast Catawba
6127 South Hwy 16
Denver, NC 28037
704-483-0340
www.cvmgonline.org
Julia Alexander, PA-C

Southeast Catawba
6127 South Hwy 16
Denver, NC 28037
704-483-0340
www.cvmgonline.org
Gale Hamilton-Brandon, M.D.

Northeast Hickory
Hickory, NC 28601
828-256-2112
www.cvmgonline.org
Vondell Clark, M.D., MPH

Claremont
2890 South Lookout St.
Claremont, NC 28610
828-459-7324
www.cvmgonline.org
Catawba COUNTY

West Mountain View
Hickory, NC 28602
828-294-1116
www.cvmgonline.org
Tonya Millsaps, PA-C
Gregory T. Brooks, M.D.
Deji Okuboye, DO
Mary Britton, M.D.

Taylorsville
50 Macedonia Church Rd.
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Taylorsville
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Steven Merrill, M.D.

Taylorsville
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Maureene Andrews, PA-C

Viewmont
221 13th Avenue Place NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-1699
www.cvmgonline.org
Shane Summers, M.D.

Viewmont
221 13th Ave. Place NW, Suite 202
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-1699
www.cvmgonline.org
Steven Sanderson, M.D.

North Hickory
212 29th Ave. NE, Suite 1
Hickory, NC 28601
828-326-0658
www.cvmgonline.org
Catawba COUNTY
Christopher Witke, M.D.

Mt. View
2712 S NC 127 Hwy
Hickory, NC 28602
828-330-0511
www.cvmgonline.org
Robert Auton, M.D.
Cannon Square Family Care

105-A North Main Avenue
Newton, NC 28658
828-353-9944
www.cannonsquarefc.com
Benjamin W. Goodman Jr. M.D.
Goodman & Brooks Family Practice Associates

2820 16th Street NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-304-0840
www.goodmanbrooks.com
Goodman & Brooks Family Practice Associates

2820 16th Street NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-304-0840
www.goodmanbrooks.com
FryeCare Family Physicians
915 Tate Blvd SE, Suite 186
Hickory, NC 28602
828-449-8458
Michael L. Fisher, M.D.
FryeCare Family Physicians

Hickory, NC 28602
828-449-8458
Gastroenterology
Simon Allport, M.D.
Board Certified
Gastroenterology Associates, P.A.
415 North Center St., Suite 300
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
www.gastro-associates.net
Frank Wright, M.D., FACG
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Gaa Richardson, M.D.
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Gregory Diamonti, M.D., FACG

Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Caroll Koscheski, M.D., FACG

Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
John Meier, M.D., FACG
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Susan Nikrooz, M.D.
Nancy Sciara, OGNP
Siddharth Sura, M.D., MPH
Hearing Instrument
Specialists
Board Certified
415 North Center Street, Suite 300
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Gynecology
Steven R. Merta, M.D.
Piedmont OBGYN
210 13th Ave. Place NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-3017
www.piedmontobgyn.com
Donna M. Young BC-HIS, ACA

Board Certified Hearing Instrument
Sciences, Audioprosthologist
Best Value Hearing Care Centers
302 4th St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-9323(Hickory)
828-754-2754 (Lenoir)
828-438-9685 (Morganton)
www.bestvaluehearing.com
The Womans Clinic

Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-2901
www.the-womans-clinic.com
Hospice / Palliative Care
F. Alice Bishopric, M.D.
William Thompson, M.D.
The Womans Clinic

Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-2901
L. Kimball Royster, PA-C

The Womans Clinic
Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-2901
Melinda Daves, WHNP-BC

The Womans Clinic
Hickory, NC 28602
828-328-2901
Azra Ayubi, M.D.
Piedmont OBGYN
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-3017
J. Robert Goins, M.D.

Piedmont OBGYN
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-3017
Ryan N. Richardson, M.D.

Piedmont OBGYN
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-3017
Beth Blair, WHNP
Piedmont OBGYN
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-3017
Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
www.CatawbaRegionalHospice.org
Virginia Duany Jimenez, DO

Assistant Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Karim Nazer, M.D.

7473 Sherrills Ford Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
828-466-0466
Michael Cotton, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer

3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
J. Steven Corder, M.D.
Part-time Physician
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Philip Greene, M.D.
Part-time Physician
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Catawba COUNTY
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
David Lowry, M.D.
Part-time Physician
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Khawaja Rehman, M.D.
Part-time Physician
7473 Sherrills Ford Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
828-466-0466
Staci Shafer, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
www.YourLifeTransitions.org
Michelle Mills, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
Kelly Stockton-Drum, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
Internal Medicine
Viewmont Internal Medicine

1375 4th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-1213
Jenette T. Swisher, M.D.
Swisher Internal Medicine

Board Certified - Internal Medicine
30 13th Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-0100
Fax:828-324-0101
Where Quality Care is our Primary Care.
www.swishermedicine.com
Anthony P. Zollo, DO
Swisher Internal Medicine

Board Certified - Internal Medicine
30 13th Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-0100
Fax:828-324-0101
Where Quality Care is our Primary Care.
www.swishermedicine.com
Brad Lawrence, PA-C

Parkway Internal Medicine
Adult Internal Medicine
5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1020
www.parkwayinternalmedicine.com
Tanya Dyer, FNP-C
Marc F. Fedder, M.D., FACP

5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1020
Martin Chatelain, M.D.
Haley Brown, A-GNP-C
FryeCare Internal Medicine

Hickory, NC 28602
828-449-8458
Fax: 828-323-8348
www.FryeCareInternalMedicine.com
Catawba COUNTY
Elizabeth D. Cressy, M.D.
Board Certified Internal Medicine

21 18th Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-267-2246
We aim for excellence in healthcare
Lawrence Carter, M.D. - MDVIP

Internal Medicine
21 18th Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-855-9560
We aim for excellence in healthcare
Michael M. Hirsch, M.D., FACP

Viewmont Internal Medicine
1375 4th St. Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-1213

5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1020
Kidneys / Nephrology
Gregory Pisel, M.D.
Hickory Adult Medicine & Kidney Specialist

1344 North Center St., Suite A
Hickory, NC 28601
828-326-8888
Specializing in Kidney Disease, High Blood
Pressure, Kidney Stones, Kidney
Transplantation, and Dialysis
Mastectomy
Ophthalmology
Donna Warmuth, CMF, COF
Randal J. Williams, M.D.
Medical Supplies / Equipment

Piedmont Medical Supply

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Mastectomy Products, Rehabilitation
Products, Ambulatory Aids, Medical
Supplies & Equipment, Compression and
Lymphedema Garments & More.
Occupational Medicine
Allen R. Edwards M.D.
Hart Industrial Clinic

2850 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-326-7000
Fax: 828-322-7663
David A. Schwenk, PA-C

Hart Industrial Clinic
2850 Tate Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-326-7000
Fax: 828-322-7663
Optometry
Yupheng Ly, O.D.
Elite Family Eye Care

2339 US Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Beside Jasons Deli
828-569-1037
Fax: 888-524-6040
www.elitefamilyeye.com
Robert A. Bisanar, O.D.
Oakwood Vision Services

305 3rd Ave. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-5052
www.oakwoodvisionservices.com
Board Certified
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Hickory - Lincolnton - Lenoir
Boone - Linville
www.graystone-eye.com
Ann K. Joslyn, M.D.
Board Certified
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
James W. Harris, Jr, M.D.
Board Certified
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Ralph E. Oursler III, M.D.

Board Certified
Lasik/Refractive Specialist
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
T. Reginald Williams, M.D.

Board Certified
Retina Specialist
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Brian C. Adair, M.D.
Board Certified
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Catawba COUNTY

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Roderick N. Hargrove, M.D., FACS
Board Certified
Oculoplastic Facial & Reconstructive Surgery
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Patrick J. Kelty, M.D.
Board Certified
Retina Specialist
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Richard I. Chang, M.D.
Board Certified
Cornea Specialist & Comprehensive Care
Graystone Eye
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2050
Boone - Linville
Oral Surgery
Chris Brown, BS Dent., DDS
Catawba COUNTY
Brown & Neuwirth

Oral & Cosmetic Surgery Center
261 - 18th. St. Circle SE
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
828-433-4499 Morganton
Bryan R. Neuwirth, DDS, M.D.

Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
David J. Darab, DDS, MS

Drs. Darab, Richardson & Hill
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-1667
701 S. Laurel St., Suite 2
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-732-7477
1306 Davie Avenue
Statesville, NC 28677
704-873-6988
www.omsdrs.com
Paul E. Richardson, DDS

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-1667
704-732-7477
1306 Davie Avenue
704-873-6988
www.omsdrs.com
Orthodontics
Russell Martin, DDS, MS
Small and Martin Orthodontics

935 Fourth Street Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601-3950
828-322-1250
www.smallortho.com
David Small, DDS, MS

935 Fourth Street Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601-3950
828-322-1250
www.smallortho.com
Orthopaedic
Timothy H. Kirkland, M.D.
General Orthopaedics
Disorders of the Hand
Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists
2165 Medical Park Dr.
Hickory, NC 28602
829 West 25th St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-464-3771 Newton
www.carolinaortho.com
Patrick M. OBrien, M.D.
Sports Medicine / General Orthopaedics

2165 Medical Park Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
829 West 25th St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-464-3771 Newton
Sports Medicine / General Orthopaedics

2165 Medical Park Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Pain Management

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
Rutherford College, NC 28671
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-874-3379 Rutherford College/Valdese
Ralph J. Maxy, M.D.
Disorders of the Spine

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory
Stephen J. Sladicka, M.D.
General Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine

Hickory, NC 28681
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-635-8430 Taylorsville
Donald A. Campbell, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28602
829 West 25th St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-464-3771 Newton
Alfred E. Geissele, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28602
829 West 25th St.
Newton, NC 28658
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-464-3771 Newton
Pain Management/Physical Medicine

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Pain Management/Anesthesiology
2165 Medical Park Dr., Hickory, NC 28602
232 Sharon Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Jeffrey Peacock, MD
Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist

Southeast Pain Care - Hickory
2134 14th Avenue Circle NW
Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
Southeast Pain Care - at CHS Blue Ridge
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Catawba COUNTY
Disorders of the Foot and Ankle/General Orthopaedics
Martin Evans, MD

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Pediatric Care
Kenneth V. Summer, M.D.
The ChildHealth Center, PA
1455 25th Ave. Dr. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
www.thechildhealthcenter.com
Laura J. Luckadoo, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
Angela M. Frierson, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
Tatyana V. Golub, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
Catawba COUNTY
Denise E. Niehues, PA-C

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
Jennifer M. Mitchell, FNP-C

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4453
Fax: 828-324-9295
W. Mark Barrett, M.D., FAAP

Catawba Pediatric Associates, PA
Unifour Medical Commons
Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Barbara Barringer, RN, CPNP

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Kelly B. Bridgeman, M.D., FAAP

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Joy S. Lowry, M.D., FAAP

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Kiran C. Harrill, M.D., FAAP

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Jerry K. Froedge, M.D., FAAP

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2550
Pharmacy
Bill Means, R.Ph.
Medical Center Pharmacy

126 North Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7717
Don Johnston, R.Ph.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7717
Mike Long, R.Ph.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7717
Josh Waters, Pharm D

Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-7717
Joseph E. Fewell, Jr., M.D.

Hickory Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery Center
50 13th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-8380
www.hickoryplasticsurgery.com
Steven Siliciano, M.D.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hickory Plastic & Reconstructive
Surgery Center
50 13th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-8380
www.hickoryplasticsurgery.com
Podiatry
Seth Weaver, DPM
Carolina Foot & Ankle

Hickory, NC 28602
Also Seeing Patients in Morganton
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com
Compassionate, Comprehensive Medical
& Surgical Care of the Foot & Ankle
Todd Williams, DPM

Hickory, NC 28602
Also Seeing Patients in Morganton
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com
Compassionate, Comprehensive Medical &
Surgical Care of the Foot & Ankle
Robert Kukla, DPM

Hickory, NC 28602
Also Seeing Patients in Taylorsville
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com
Psychiatry
James T. Barker, M.D.
Board Certified
Psychiatry/Internal Medicine
Hickory Psychiatric Center
24 Second Ave. NE, Suite 201
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-9900
David K. Sipple, PA-C

Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-9900
Jay Synn, M.D.
Board Certified - Psychiatry

Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-9900
Thomas K. McKean, M.D., PhD

Board Certified - Psychiatry
Hickory, NC 28601
828-324-9900
Pulmonology
Franklin McGuire, M.D.
FryeCare Lung Center

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2005
Fax: 828-322-2159
Richard Lupton, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2005
Fax: 828-322-2159
Cassaundra Hefner, DNP, FNP-BC

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-2005
Fax: 828-322-2159
Peter Alford, MD
Catawba Valley Pulmonology

3246 6th Ave. SE, Suite 200
Hickory, NC 28602
828-326-2660
www.cvmgonline.org
William Erwin, MD
Catawba Valley Pulmonology

3246 6th Ave. SE, Suite 200
Hickory, NC 28602
828-326-2660
www.cvmgonline.org
Sleep Disorders
Sever Surdulescu, M.D.
Catawba COUNTY
Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in Sleep Medicine

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care
Piedmont Sleep Center
1070 Lenior Rhyne Blvd. SE
Hickory, NC
302 Mulberry St. SW
Lenior, NC
828-322-3111
Fax: 828-322-3160
www.piedmontsleepcenter.com
Sleep Studies, Consultations & CPAP Studies
Spend less time recovering,
And more time
CE
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FryeCare Vascular Services

415 N. Center Street, Suite 203
Hickory, NC 28601
828-323-8281
Fax: 828-323-8322
www.FryeCareVascular.com
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Todd Piercy, MD
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Vascular Surgery
LIF
FryeCare Urgent Care - Conover

1105 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Conover, NC 28613
828-267-0551
828-267-0351
www.FryeCareUrgentCare.com
Erin R. Brabandt, PA-C
Urgent Care
ATED REC
Gary McDougal, MD
Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-9105
Fax: 828-328-4999
www.cvmgonline.com
Christopher Griggs, DO
Catawba Valley Vascular Surgery

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-9105
Fax: 828-328-4999
www.cvmgonline.com
Weight Loss / Cosmetic
Catawba COUNTY
Brad Lawrence, PA-C
NexSlim Medical Weight Loss

5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1023
www.nexslim.com
nexslim.hickory@yahoo.com
Tanya Dyer, FNP-C

5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1023
www.nexslim.com
We Offer Services for:

In-House Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
Cardiovascular Illness
Hip or Knee Replacement
Stroke
Heart Failure
Pneumonia
Post-Surgical Recovery
Customized Plan of Care with
up to 3 Hours a Day of Therapy
Haley Brown, A-GNP-C

5045 Hickory Blvd.
Hickory, NC 28601
828-212-1023
www.nexslim.com
7 Days a Week of Rehab Available!

Carolina Rehab Center of Burke

www.CarolinaRehabCenterBurke.com


Hickory, NC 28602
1-800-432-5015
Audiology
Dr. Kim Clontz Franklin, Au.D.
Viewmont Audiology
336 10th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4327
Dr. Gordon L. Fletcher, Au.D

Viewmont Audiology
336 10th Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828-322-4327
Cardiology
W. Curtis Pearcy, M.D., FACC
137 B & C West Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-430-9050
Fax: 828-430-8809
Ryan V. Miller, M.D., FACC

137 B & C West Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-430-9050
Fax: 828-430-8809

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799
Kevin McMahon, PA-C

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799
Charles Raymo, PA-C

721-B Malcom Blvd
828-893-0097
Fax: 828-261-0799
BurkeCOUNTY
BurkeCOUNTY
Chiropractic

Conover, NC 28613
828-328-2371
Family Health
Barbara J. Deaton, RN, FNP
Solid Rock Family Medicine
200-B South College Street
Morganton, NC 28655
828-438-1125
Jeffrey P. Williams, FNP

Solid Rock Family Medicine
200-B South College Street
Morganton, NC 28655
828-438-1125
Gastroenterology
Simon Allport, M.D.
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Frank Wright, M.D., FACG
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
BurkeCOUNTY
Gaa Richardson, M.D.
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Gregory Diamonti, M.D., FACG

Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Caroll Koscheski, M.D., FACG

Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
John Meier, M.D., FACG
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Susan Nikrooz, M.D.
Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Siddharth Sura, M.D., MPH

Board Certified
Hickory, NC 28601
828-328-3300
Hearing Instrument
Specialists
423 S. King Street
Morganton, NC 28680
828-438-9685 (Morganton)
828-322-9323(Hickory)
828-754-2754 (Lenoir)

Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466

3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Kelly Stockton-Drum, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
Michelle Mills, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828-464-9459
Mastectomy

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Products, Ambulatory Aids, Medical Supplies
& Equipment, Compression and Lymphedema
Garments & More.
Medical Supplies / Equipment


752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Products, Ambulatory Aids, Medical Supplies
& Equipment, Compression and Lymphedema
Garments & More.
Oral Surgery
Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory

Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
Orthodontics
Russell Martin, DDS, MS
401 South Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655-3528
828-433-1242
www.smallortho.com
David Small, DDS, MS

401 South Green Street
Morganton, NC 28655-3528
828-433-1242
www.smallortho.com
Orthopaedic
Jason D. Zook, M.D.

503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
Christopher T. Daley, M.D.
Sports Medicine
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
Disorders of the Foot and Ankle

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
828-324-2800 Hickory
Ralph J. Maxy, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory
Sports Medicine
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-6500
BurkeCOUNTY
Patricia Bortnick, FNP-C
Pain Management
Podiatry
Todd Williams, DPM

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory

303 South Green St., Suite 102
Morganton, NC 28655
Also Seeing Patients in Hickory
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com
Seth Weaver, DPM

303 South Green St., Suite 102
Morganton, NC 28655
Also Seeing Patients in Hickory
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
BurkeCOUNTY
Jeffrey Peacock, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Martin Evans, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Your comfort is very important to us,

not only with the environment we provide,
but with reassurance of services we offer.
Skilled Nursing
24 hour skilled nursing care
IV therapy
Wound Care
Pain Management
Hospice Services
M.D. on staff
Rehab
Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists,
& Speech Language
Pathologists
Modern Therapy Gym
Orthopedic Medical
Director on Staff
State of the art equipment

- Omincycle
- Virtual Reality Rehab
- E-stim
- Ultrasound
- Vital Stim
While there is no place like home, our staff at Autumn

Care of Drexel strives to create that comfortable feeling
of family for you or your loved one.
Autumn Care of Drexel


Hickory, NC 28602
1-800-432-5015
Cardiology
1668 NC HWY 16 South
828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799
Kevin McMahon, PA-C

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799
Charles Raymo, PA-C

828-635-3155
Fax: 828-261-0799
Chiropractic
828-598-0371
Official Team Chiropractor of
Lenoir Rhyne University

Conover, NC 28613
828-328-2371
Family Health
Joy Duckworth, NP-C

Taylorsville
50 Macedonia Church Road
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
alexanderCOUNTY
AlexanderCOUNTY
Tonya Millsaps, PA-C

Taylorsville
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Deji Okuboye, DO

Taylorsville
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Steven Merrill, M.D.

Taylorsville
828-632-7076
www.cvmgonline.org
Hearing Instrument
Specialists
alexanderCOUNTY

Alexander County Senior Center
730 7th St. SW
302 4th St. SW
(Hickory) 828-322-9323
851 N. Center Street
(Statesville) 704-878-2320
116 - D Pennton Ave SW
(Lenoir) 828-754-2754

Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466

3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Staci Shafer, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828.464.9459
Cheryl Stacy, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828.464.9459
Mastectomy

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Medical Supplies /
Equipment

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Oral Surgery
Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory

Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
David J. Darab, DDS, MS

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-1667
704-732-7477
1306 Davie Avenue
704-873-6988
www.omsdrs.com
Paul E. Richardson, DDS

Hickory, NC 28602
828-322-1667
704-732-7477
1306 Davie Avenue
704-873-6988
www.omsdrs.com
Podiatry
Robert Kukla, DPM

1668 Hwy 16 South
828-304-0400
www.toedocs.com
Compassionate, Comprehensive Medical
& Surgical Care of the Foot & Ankle
O. Jerry Hill, Jr., DDS

1306 Davie Avenue
704-873-6988
www.omsdrs.com
Orthopaedic
Stephen J. Sladicka, M.D.
Jack T. Brinkley, DMD - Owner

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Hickory, NC 28602
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-635-8430 Taylorsville
CaldwellCOUNTY

Hickory, NC 28602
1-800-432-5015

602 Morganton Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320
Cardiology

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320
W. Curtis Pearcy, M.D., FACC

315 Wilkesboro Blvd., Suite 1B & 2B
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3988
Fax: 828-754-7832

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320
Ryan V. Miller, M.D., FACC
Steven M. Isserman, M.D., FACC
Leverne S. Fox, Jr. M.D., FACC
Kevin McMahon, PA-C

315 Wilkesboro Blvd., Suite 1B & 2B
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3988
Fax: 828-754-7832

315 Wilkesboro Blvd.
Suite 1B & 2B
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3988
Fax: 828-754-7832
CaldwellCOUNTY

315 Wilkesboro Blvd. , Suite 1B & 2B
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-3988
Fax: 828-754-7832
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320
Charles Raymo, PA-C

Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-1919
Fax: 828-754-2320
Chiropractic
Mastectomy
Official Team Chiropractor of Lenoir Rhyne University
Dr. Richard L. Sheppard, D.C.

Wellness One Hickory
36 14th AVe NE #101
828-324-4600
www.becomehealtier.com
Hearing Instrument
Specialists
116-D. Pennton Ave. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-754-2754 (Lenoir)
828-322-9323(Hickory)
828-438-9685 (Morganton)

Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466

3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466

Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828.464.9459
Kidneys / Nephrology
Gregory Pisel, M.D.
Hickory Adult Medicine & Kidney Specialist

1344 North Center St., Suite A
Hickory, NC 28601
828-326-8888
Specializing in Kidney Disease, High Blood
Pressure, Kidney Stones, Kidney
Transplantation, and Dialysis

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
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Medical Supplies /
Equipment

752 Fourth St. SW
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-6970
Fax: 828-327-2878
www.ncpms.com
Ophthalmology
John G. Tye, M.D., FACS
Board Certified
Graystone Eye
2060 Hickory Blvd SW (Hwy 321)
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-726-1100
Boone - Linville
Oral Surgery
Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory

Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
CaldwellCOUNTY

828-598-0371
Orthopaedic

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Jeffrey P. Keverline, M.D.

Sports Medicine
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-758-7091 Lenoir
James E. Stanislaw, M.D.

Sports Medicine
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-758-7091 Lenoir

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Matthew D. Hannibal, M.D.

232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
400 Shadowline Dr., Suite 201-B
Boone, NC 28607
828-758-7091 Lenoir
828-832-1189 Boone
Jeffrey Peacock, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Sports Medicine/General Orthopaedics

Hickory, NC 28602
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
Martin Evans, M.D.

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Pain Management
CaldwellCOUNTY
Pain Management/Anesthesiology
2165 Medical Park Dr., Hickory, NC 28602
232 Sharon Ave. NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
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Medical Director
3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466

3975 Robinson Road
Newton, NC 28658
828-466-0466
Disorders of the Foot and Ankle/General Orthopaedics

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-874-3379 Rutherford College/
Valdese
Christopher T. Daley, M.D.
Oral Surgery
Sports Medicine
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.
Ralph J. Maxy, M.D.

Nurse Practitioner
Life Transitions
828.464.9459
Brown & Neuwirth

Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory

Brown & Neuwirth
Hickory, NC 28602
828-327-7867 Hickory
Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-6500
Jason D. Zook, M.D.

503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
841 Malcolm Blvd.

Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory
Pain Management
Jeffrey Peacock, MD

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
Martin Evans, MD

Hickory, NC 28601
828-580-2280
720 Malcolm Blvd.
Valdese, NC 28690
828-580-7620
mcdowellCOUNTY
mcdowellCOUNTY

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
828-324-2800 Hickory

& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW.
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
mcdowellCOUNTY
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& Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC 28602
503 East Parker Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
232 Sharon Ave. NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-324-2800 Hickory
828-758-7091 Lenoir
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