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(Statesville, NC – December 2, 2019) – Davis Regional Medical Center has partnered with MDsave to offer cost-saving options on imaging services for self-pay or high-deductible patients. This partnership may reduce the out-of-pocket costs for these patients by up to 60 percent. Davis Regional Medical Center has bundled the fees associated with imaging services to offer patients one lower, transparent price. Patients are able to pre-purchase these procedures online at www.MDsave.com/davis-regional-medical... ... Read More

Rose Brandau is named Chief Nursing Officer (Statesville, NC – October 22) – Davis Regional Medical Center has named former Atrium Health University City Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Rose Brandau, as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) effective October 28, 2019. Brandau brings extensive leadership experience to Davis Regional Medical Center. In her previous position, Brandau was responsible for direct management, oversight, and matrix management of multiple departments and service l... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC – October 11) – The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone six months of age and older receive a flu vaccine before Halloween. The CDC recommends that an annual flu vaccine be given due to the fact that a person’s immune protection declines over time. A yearly vaccination provides optimal protection against the flu virus. “We’ve already seen active cases of the flu this season,” says Tara Moon, M.D. and pediatrician with Davis Me... ... Read More

Statesville, NC – September 26) – Smart devices are being used to help make patient care more efficient and accessible at Davis Regional Medical Center. Patients that have received care at Davis Medical Regional Hospital or at any Davis Medical Group clinic can now access their Health Records on their iPhone through the Health app. This technological step brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple pr... ... Read More

Davis Regional Medical Center now offers Saturday colonoscopy screenings to meet patient’s need for flexibility and weekend treatment. “We’ve found that many patients put off this potentially life-saving procedure because they are too busy with work and families. We decided to offer Saturday screenings to make taking care of yourself easier and more convenient,” said Cheryl Marlow, Surgical Services Director at Davis Regional Medical Center. “You can now get this exam without having to take time off fro... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC | August 26) – Local radio personality, Billy Buck of WAME, has won Davis Regional Medical Center’s “Name Our Robot” contest with his submission of the name JAMES. Billy chose the name JAMES to honor Dr. James Davis, founder of Davis Regional Medical Center. “Although I’m a bit young to remember him, Dr. Davis was instrumental in bringing modern medical facilities to our community,” said Billy. Dr. Davis is remembered throughout North Carolina as a dynamic leader and pioneer in the loca... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC | August 8, 2019) - Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center was once again awarded the Center of Excellence Award. Over the years the Wound Healing team has earned numerous awards, starting with Center of Distinction and ultimately Center of Excellence, which is 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 outcomes for twelve consecutive months, includin... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC | August 2, 2019) - Davis Regional Medical Center has named Kate Wilson as the hospital’s Marketing Director, effective July 29, 2019. Wilson has held a variety of positions during her career in marketing and communications, with experience in public relations, community engagement, marketing, and advertising. In this role, she will lead strategic communications for Davis to achieve the hospital’s marketing and communications goals. Wilson will replace Janie Stikeleather, who is retirin... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, 7/10/19) – Are you young at heart? Or have lifestyle choices or family history made your heart old beyond your years? Taking charge of your heart health starts with understanding your risk factors. That’s why Davis Regional Medical Center is drawing attention to the link between heart disease and your weight, eating habits, physical activity, smoking, and certain health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ... ... Read More

(Statesville, NC, 6/19/19) – Nicole Crotts, Nurse Director of the Women’s Center at Davis Regional Medical Center, announced the addition of water births as another birthing option for new moms. A water birth simply means at least part of a woman’s labor, delivery, or both happen while she is in a water birth tub that is filled with warm water. Using the water birth tub may help ease pain, resulting in less use of anesthesia. It may even help speed up the labor process. Before introducing this additiona... ... Read More