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As a nonprofit healthcare organization, Iredell Health System has a commitment to promote the health and wellbeing of not only its community, but also its employees. Due to it…

Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Deepak Joshi, MD, to Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic.

Joshi is a board-certif…

Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long for the sun’s rays to do more…

Breathing is something many of us take for granted, but this seemingly effortless act can be challenging and even painful for some. Luckily, respiratory care professionals tre…

Ever heard, “leaves of three, let them be?” As the old saying goes, you should be cautious around unknown plants with three leaves — they could be poisonous and cause an irrit…

Becoming a mother and bringing home your new baby comes with a lot of excitement — but also a lot of questions and stressors. Adding financial obstacles and a lack of availabl…

Today, women have more breast cancer detection opportunities than ever before. Many women now understand the importance of yearly mammogram screenings, or at least know they s…

Rusty Knox has always lived an active, social life. As the Mayor of Davidson, community gatherings and social interactions are part of his day-to-day life and something he tho…

Backyard barbecues, beach trips, and long days by the pool may be at the forefront of your mind this summer, but where does hydration fall on your priority list?

While these s…

Did you know over 120 million adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease? In Iredell County alone, heart disease is the second leading cause of death.

To stay pro…

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes. Even more shockingly, about 1 in 5 people with diabetes have no idea they have it. Diabetes can sneak up on you without any obvious sy…

If you have back pain, you’re not alone — it plagues millions of people each year and is one of the top reasons Americans visit their doctor. Some of those with severe back pa…

The word “cancer” makes most people shudder. However, for oncologists, doctors who specialize in treating cancer, this word is part of their daily vocabulary—and they take it …

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and the first line of defense against disease-causing germs, bacteria, and viruses. When a cut, scrape, burn, or bite breaks your s…

Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Damon Hays, DPM, as the new Assistant Vice President of the Iredell Physician Network (IPN).

Hays was a practicing podiatrist for 1…

Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Lisa Wood, MSN, RN, as the new Assistant Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services.

Wood has a diverse background in nur…

Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Veronica Bradley, PA-C, to Harmony Medical Care.

Bradley is a physician assista…

Imagine you are sitting at a restaurant and notice the person in the booth behind you is choking. Luckily, someone in the restaurant knows how to save them. Witnessing someone…

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but so can osteoporosis. This major public health threat affects more than 10 million Americans age 50 and above, and nearly 44 million…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, making the lifesaving work of a cardiologist essential. And, if you live in Statesville, you probably recognize this fam…