Statesville Chamber

Healthcare

Good health in life makes all things possible and it is a well-known fact that the state of North Carolina is an undisputed leader in modern medicine. As a result, some of the finest doctors and practitioners in the nation are located in North Carolina, and, consequently, in Statesville, providing area residents with the highest level of healthcare possible.

It's no wonder that the medical community in the Statesville area is without rival when compared to cities of similar size. Two full service hospitals are located here, with a broad range of medical services.

Piedmont Health Care
The physicians of Piedmont Health Care have served the medical needs of patients and families in our area for generations. Physicians and other providers of our group have literally come from all over the world to provide the very best health care possible to families, businesses and employers. Piedmont HealthCare has grown to become one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty groups in the region. We have multiple convenient locations throughout Iredell and surrounding counties, including our convenient Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine facilities to better serve the needs of all our patients. Piedmont HealthCare has more than 80 physicians offering a full-range of medical services. With more than 20 specialties and primary care services, our patients have access to comprehensive medical care. With X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and in-house laboratories, our patients have the option of receiving medical tests and procedures close to home. Just another reason Piedmont HealthCare patients continue coming back to their physicians year after year and generation after generation.

Davis Regional Medical Center
In the 1920s. when most emergency departments were staffed only part time, Davis Regional Medical Center offered round-the-clock ER care, seven days a week. Setting the standard in healthcare is a tradition at Davis Regional - a tradition that started in the 1920s but continues today. An example of the Davis tradition of excellence is their 'faster emergency care'. With most ER patients' treatments taking hours, Davis Regional boasts (on the average) a record treatment time of under one hour and 40 minutes. In addition to board-certified physicians and expertly-trained staff, Davis' MedKey Express Registration and Nurse First Triage enable the hospital to perform faster than the average ER. Both programs work hand-in-hand to offer almost immediate medical assessment for ER patients.

Licensed for 149 beds and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Davis Regional offers a broad range of medical services and specialties such as the Wound Treatment Center for help with chronic wounds and the Delta Center for psychiatric care. The hospital has an on-site Physical/Occupational Therapy Department with an indoor-heated therapy pool and Fitness Center, a state-certified Cardiac Rehab program, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. More than 190 physicians, representing over 27 medical specialties, have privileges at Davis Regional.

The hospital also offers a comprehensive Women's Center with single room LDRP accommodations, a dedicated Pediatric Unit and Advanced Care Level II Newborn Nursery, Diabetes Care Center, ICU/CCU & Telemetry Units, Chemotherapy, Inpatient Dialysis, Neurodiagnostic Services, Sleep Diagnostic Unit, Cardiac Catherization Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CAT Scan, MRI, Lithotripsy, Interventional Radiology, GYN Oncology, and Gastroenterology Services. An extensive array of educational classes are offered for new or expectant parents as well as general community education programs on timely topics.

Vince Cherry, Davis Regional CEO, noted, "Since 1920 the philosophy at Davis has been that caring for the community meant giving back to the community by being an exceptional employer and offering the finest in medical care, state-of-the-art equipment, and a compassionate and professional staff. We also believe it is important to be involved in strengthening the health and well-being of our terrific community."

Iredell Memorial Hospital
Iredell Memorial Hospital is the county's largest hospital and provides services unique to this area. It is the county's only not-for-profit hospital, using all revenues to benefit the community it serves. Iredell Memorial is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations and is one of a small percentage of hospitals across the nation to have received accreditation with commendation.

Since opening in 1954, Iredell Memorial has undergone numerous expansions, including the opening of a new wing in 1986 for 24-hour emergency/convenience care, radiology and laboratory services, surgery, critical care and laboratory services, surgery, critical care and nursing units. The most recent expansion was of the J. Allen Knox Radiation Therapy Center, which was established to continue to meet the growing demand for high quality, technologically advanced cancer treatment. There are approximately 100 doctors on staff.

The hospital is licensed for 247 patient beds and provides state-of-the-art service in non-invasive cardiac cauterization; telemetry; chemotherapy; inpatient hemodialysis; lithotripsy; inpatient/outpatient surgery; and a diagnostic imaging service that offers MRI, nuclear medicine, CT scans, ultrasound, x-ray, breast biopsy, osteoporosis screening and mammography.

Other services include: The Women's Breast Health Center located at 730 Hartness Road provides Mammography, teaching and information for women of all ages at a convenient location; The Birth Place offers LDRP rooms, classes, postpartum home visits, counseling and other special services for families from the time they begin contemplating a pregnancy through the early weeks of being new parents; The Diabetes Center for Learning serves persons with diabetes through screening, educational classes and support groups; and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility provides transitional care for Medical patients who need rehabilitative or other special
care before returning home.

The hospital's home health services provide affordable nursing and other care for homebound persons in Iredell, Wilkes and surrounding counties. Known throughout the community as an educator and promoter of wellness, Iredell Memorial offers a corporate wellness program that includes health risk appraisals, fitness training, health screenings, and numerous classes for local business and industry. The hospital's community health program provides monthly classes, health screenings, and courses in stress management and smoking cessation.

The community is also served by the Iredell Memorial Lifeline 24-hour emergency response program, Poison Information Center, and Tel-Med, a computerized telephone health information library. In keeping with its mission to serve the healthcare needs of all, Iredell Memorial Hospital provides the services of a registered nurse to residents of the local housing authority.


	Healthcare Good health in life makes all things possible and it is a well-known fact that the state of North Carolina is an undisputed leader in modern medicine. As a result, some of the finest doctors and practitioners in the nation are located in North Carolina, and, consequently, in Statesville, providing area residents with the highest level of healthcare possible. It's no wonder that the medical community in the Statesville area is without rival when compared to cities of similar size. Two full service hospitals are located here, with a broad range of medical services. Piedmont Health Care The physicians of Piedmont Health Care have served the medical needs of patients and families in our area for generations. Physicians and other providers of our group have literally come from all over the world to provide the very best health care possible to families, businesses and employers. Piedmont HealthCare has grown to become one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty groups in the region. We have multiple convenient locations throughout Iredell and surrounding counties, including our convenient Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine facilities to better serve the needs of all our patients. Piedmont HealthCare has more than 80 physicians offering a full-range of medical services. With more than 20 specialties and primary care services, our patients have access to comprehensive medical care. With X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and in-house laboratories, our patients have the option of receiving medical tests and procedures close to home. Just another reason Piedmont HealthCare patients continue coming back to their physicians year after year and generation after generation. Davis Regional Medical Center In the 1920s. when most emergency departments were staffed only part time, Davis Regional Medical Center offered round-the-clock ER care, seven days a week. Setting the standard in healthcare is a tradition at Davis Regional - a tradition that started in the 1920s but continues today. An example of the Davis tradition of excellence is their 'faster emergency care'. With most ER patients' treatments taking hours, Davis Regional boasts (on the average) a record treatment time of under one hour and 40 minutes. In addition to board-certified physicians and expertly-trained staff, Davis' MedKey Express Registration and Nurse First Triage enable the hospital to perform faster than the average ER. Both programs work hand-in-hand to offer almost immediate medical assessment for ER patients. Licensed for 149 beds and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, Davis Regional offers a broad range of medical services and specialties such as the Wound Treatment Center for help with chronic wounds and the Delta Center for psychiatric care. The hospital has an on-site Physical/Occupational Therapy Department with an indoor-heated therapy pool and Fitness Center, a state-certified Cardiac Rehab program, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. More than 190 physicians, representing over 27 medical specialties, have privileges at Davis Regional. The hospital also offers a comprehensive Women's Center with single room LDRP accommodations, a dedicated Pediatric Unit and Advanced Care Level II Newborn Nursery, Diabetes Care Center, ICU/CCU & Telemetry Units, Chemotherapy, Inpatient Dialysis, Neurodiagnostic Services, Sleep Diagnostic Unit, Cardiac Catherization Unit, Skilled Nursing Unit, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CAT Scan, MRI, Lithotripsy, Interventional Radiology, GYN Oncology, and Gastroenterology Services. An extensive array of educational classes are offered for new or expectant parents as well as general community education programs on timely topics. Vince Cherry, Davis Regional CEO, noted, "Since 1920 the philosophy at Davis has been that caring for the community meant giving back to the community by being an exceptional employer and offering the finest in medical care, state-of-the-art equipment, and a compassionate and professional staff. We also believe it is important to be involved in strengthening the health and well-being of our terrific community." Iredell Memorial Hospital Iredell Memorial Hospital is the county's largest hospital and provides services unique to this area. It is the county's only not-for-profit hospital, using all revenues to benefit the community it serves. Iredell Memorial is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations and is one of a small percentage of hospitals across the nation to have received accreditation with commendation. Since opening in 1954, Iredell Memorial has undergone numerous expansions, including the opening of a new wing in 1986 for 24-hour emergency/convenience care, radiology and laboratory services, surgery, critical care and laboratory services, surgery, critical care and nursing units. The most recent expansion was of the J. Allen Knox Radiation Therapy Center, which was established to continue to meet the growing demand for high quality, technologically advanced cancer treatment. There are approximately 100 doctors on staff. The hospital is licensed for 247 patient beds and provides state-of-the-art service in non-invasive cardiac cauterization; telemetry; chemotherapy; inpatient hemodialysis; lithotripsy; inpatient/outpatient surgery; and a diagnostic imaging service that offers MRI, nuclear medicine, CT scans, ultrasound, x-ray, breast biopsy, osteoporosis screening and mammography. Other services include: The Women's Breast Health Center located at 730 Hartness Road provides Mammography, teaching and information for women of all ages at a convenient location; The Birth Place offers LDRP rooms, classes, postpartum home visits, counseling and other special services for families from the time they begin contemplating a pregnancy through the early weeks of being new parents; The Diabetes Center for Learning serves persons with diabetes through screening, educational classes and support groups; and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility provides transitional care for Medical patients who need rehabilitative or other special care before returning home. The hospital's home health services provide affordable nursing and other care for homebound persons in Iredell, Wilkes and surrounding counties. Known throughout the community as an educator and promoter of wellness, Iredell Memorial offers a corporate wellness program that includes health risk appraisals, fitness training, health screenings, and numerous classes for local business and industry. The hospital's community health program provides monthly classes, health screenings, and courses in stress management and smoking cessation. The community is also served by the Iredell Memorial Lifeline 24-hour emergency response program, Poison Information Center, and Tel-Med, a computerized telephone health information library. In keeping with its mission to serve the healthcare needs of all, Iredell Memorial Hospital provides the services of a registered nurse to residents of the local housing authority.	Chamber News 11/4/2008 Business Alliance Network meets every Tuesday morning more...