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Statesville, NC, 3/27/19 – Musculoskeletal pain is a broad term that refers to any pain affecting the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. The pain can be acute, coming on suddenly with severe symptoms, or chronic, and it can be localized in one area of the body, or widespread. Low back pain is by far the most common type of musculoskeletal pain, affecting an estimated 31 million Americans and listed in the 2010 Global Burden of Disease report as the leading cause of disability worldwide. “Pa... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, 3/26/19) - Davis Regional Medical Center’s Health Information Department was recognized recently during National Health Information Professionals Week. This team works diligently every day to maintain the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and security for patients’ medical records. Medical records serve many purposes. First and most importantly, they document the patient’s examination, diagnosis, and treatment. The information is then accessible for all physicians o... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, 3/19/19) - Davis Regional kicked off the new year with a weight loss challenge for its staff. Led by Melissa McKinney, Davis Regional Employee Health Nurse and Michele Privott, DRMC Dietitian, the challenge began January 15th and concluded earlier this month. During the challenge, employees were invited to a private weigh-in every week. In addition, special programs led by experts from the hospital’s food and nutrition, physical therapy, and behavioral health departments addressed issu... ... Read More

Statesville, NC, March 13, 2019 - Dr. Brendan Marr with The Center for Surgical Weight Loss is hosting free educational seminars in the classrooms at Davis Regional Medical Center. Seminars are offered Tuesday, March 26th at 6 pm and again on Tuesday, April 30th at 6 pm. During the seminars, Dr. Marr will explain both surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures. A highly-regarded leader in this field, he offers a comprehensive approach to the management of obesity. A graduate of the Indiana Univers... ... Read More

Statesville, NC, March 6, 2019 - Dr. Brendan Marr with The Center for Surgical Weight Loss in Mooresville announced recently the opening of his new Statesville practice, which is located inside Davis Regional Medical Center. A graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Marr completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Ohio State University. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is experienced in the comprehensive management of obesity. He is ... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, March 6, 2019) – An advanced surgical approach is now available for patients who are considering a hip replacement. The direct anterior or “front” approach is an innovative technique that a surgeon can use to make an incision on the front of the hip rather than the side or back as surgeons have traditionally done. As a result, the surgeon can follow the natural spaces between the hip joint’s muscles and tendons, often resulting in less damage to these soft tissues. Dr. Dale Rader with ... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC) - Dr. Uma Periyanayagam, MD, recently joined Dr. Tara Moon and the team at Davis Medical Group, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Periyanayagam or “Dr. Uma” as she prefers, is a board-certified pediatrician who is committed to the health and well-being of children. As a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, she provides comprehensive care for children from birth to age 21. Within pediatrics, her interests also include breastfeeding, sleep, and obesity medicine. She is a gr... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, 2/21/19) – Krystal Coleman, DNP-NP-C, recently announced the opening of her Statesville location. Coleman, an experienced, certified nurse practitioner, is joining Dr. Henry Walters and Dr. Michael Salter at the Davis Medical Group office located on Davie Avenue. Coleman will see patients on selected weekdays in Statesville and will also continue to see patients at the Stony Point office she shares with Rob Swedlund, PA-C. A graduate of Radford University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (... ... Read More

Statesville, NC (2/19/2019) – For Davis Regional Medical Center, 2018 marked ninety-eight years of commitment to the residents of Iredell and the surrounding counties. Over the course of the year, the hospital touched thousands of lives, providing care for patients who were admitted to the hospital, utilized its emergency room, or sought care on an outpatient basis. “One of the most unique aspects of healthcare is that the need for our service never ceases and our doors never close,” said Josh Snow, Dav... ... Read More

Statesville, NC, February 18, 2019 – Jan Martin, Chief Nursing Officer at Davis Regional Medical Center, announced recently the appointment of Robin Sigmon as Director of the Medical, Surgical and Telemetry Departments. Martin noted, “Robin is an excellent clinician and she brings a tremendous passion for patient care. She is a strong asset to the Nursing Leadership team.” Sigmon delayed her professional career to be a stay at home mom for many years, but as her children got older, she decided to pursue... ... Read More