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(STATESVILLE, NC, 6/19/18) – Davis Regional Medical Center recently received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Davis Regional underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey in March of this year. During the review, a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors... ... Read More

Each year in the U.S., an average of 38 children and hundreds of dogs die from hyperthermia (heatstroke) in hot cars. While our initial reaction may be these are cases of blatant cruelty or negligence, the truth is many are due to tragic error on the part of otherwise loving, competent caregivers. The point? Yes, it’s possible this could happen to you. Dr. Tara Moon, pediatrician with Davis Medical Group Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine practice, noted, “Even children who have been left in the car fo... ... Read More

Physicians, leaders, and clinicians gathered recently to celebrate the Center of Excellence Award, which was once again awarded to Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center. Davis Regional Wound Healing team has earned numerous awards over the years, starting with Center of Distinction and ultimately Center of Excellence, the highest award given by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The hospital’s Wound Healing Center achieved outstanding clinical outcom... ... Read More

Helping Raise Awareness of Chronic Wounds Statesville, NC (6/1/18) – In recognition of Wound Care Awareness Week June 4-8, the Wound Healing Center at Davis Regional Medical Center is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds with a variety of events for the general public and hospital staff. An Education Fair on June 5 in the hospital classrooms is designed to explain the different types of wounds they treat, the advanced therapies used to heal, and how to prevent future wounds. This interactive displa... ... Read More

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2 and has been used as a first aid antiseptic for injured skin since the 1920’s. The simplest peroxide, it is used as an antiseptic agent, bleaching agent and an oxidizer. It is a common ‘go to’ when there is a wound, and it can usually be found in most household’s first aid kits. As a young child, I remember my mom would rush to get the hydrogen peroxide to wash out our cuts and burns. The blood and other living cells found in a wound use the... ... Read More

Statesville, NC, 5/18/18- In celebration of the Sunshine Volunteer Program at Davis Regional Medical Center, officials at the hospital recently honored their volunteers with an awards banquet. During the banquet, pins were awarded to volunteers who achieved milestones in volunteering. In 2018, the Sunshine Volunteers contributed over 10,377 hours of dedicated service. The organization provided blankets for children in the ER, caps for newborns, Christmas presents for patients, and comfort bears for pedi... ... Read More

Anyone who has ever had to dial 911 with a life-threatening problem has firsthand knowledge of the skill and expertise our Emergency Medical Services team provides. This year we recognize our heroes during the week of May 20-26. The theme, “EMS Strong: Stronger Together” reminds us that together we are stronger and better able to care for our community. Ever since 1974 when President Gerald Ford declared the first EMS week, the medical community has taken time to recognize and honor our EMS professional... ... Read More

Jan Martin, Davis Regional Chief Nursing Officer, announced the hospital’s first DAISY Award was presented to Crystal Levan, RN. Joining the Davis Regional family in September 2012, Levan is an Intensive Care Nurse. The DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation based in Glen Ellen, CA, was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon autoimmune ... ... Read More

Do you have Medicare? Do you have diabetes? Do you want to manage your diabetes better? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are invited to join a free diabetes program at Davis Regional Medical Center. In the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), seniors will meet on Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm for six weeks to complete this free, interactive, hands-on program. The program is designed to help seniors work with their healthcare providers and take control of their diabetes through... ... Read More

STATESVILLE, NC, 5/3/18 – According to a recent study, those who regularly eat grilled or well-done beef, chicken, or fish may increase their risk of developing high blood pressure. The study followed more than 100,000 men and women over more than a decade and found that the high-temperature method of cooking meats had a statistically significant relationship to the development of hypertension. “These important results are in line with earlier research,” says Dr. Robert Chen, Davis Regional ER Medical D... ... Read More