This animation explains how the ORBERA® Gastric Balloon works and it placed and removed. ORBERA® is a soft, yet durable, weight loss balloon designed to fit comfortably in your stomach. A team of physicians designed it to be a temporary tool and simple non-surgical weight loss solution. Its volume and shape are meant to…
Piedmont HealthCare is pleased to welcome Nicole Wellbaum, MD. Dr. Wellbaum joins Lake Norman OB/GYN in Mooresville, North Carolina. A graduate of Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina, she earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. PHC – Lake Norman OB/GYN 131 Medical Park Road Suite 102 Mooresville, NC 28117 704-663-1282 Phone…
Barrett’s esophagus is a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that causes changes in the tissue lining of the esophagus. Please listen to this informative podcast regarding the condition, diagnosis, complications and treatment.
Outdoor enthusiasts typically cannot wait to get outside and make the most of a beautiful day and it’s important for outdoor enthusiasts to take safety seriously. In addition to packing sunscreen and water, outdoor enthusiasts can employ various safety methods depending on the activity they choose to enjoy. Cycling Cyclists must always be on alert when sharing…
Northlake Digestive Care will see patients at its new Statesville location at 208 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, NC, starting on Monday, July 25, 2016. Carl Foulks, MD, and Amy Larreur, ANP-C look forward to serving patients at the new location. Dr. Foulks is board certified in gastroenterology, and his extensive training and experience make him a valuable resource in…
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that PHC –Bellingham Family Medicine of Statesville, NC, has earned NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition Level 3 for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people ages 65 and older are more prone to heat stroke and heat-related stress than those of other ages. Seniors’ bodies are not able to adjust to sudden changes in temperature as quickly as younger people’s. A chronic condition that affects the body’s response to heat, as well as taking…
According to the NCQA, a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) practice inspires quality in care, cultivates more engaging patient relationships, and captures savings through expanded access and delivery options that align patient preferences with payer and provider capabilities. As a part of the ongoing commitment to the highest level of care, the providers of Sherlock…
According to the NCQA, a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) inspires quality in care, cultivates more engaging patient relationships, and captures savings through expanded access and delivery options that align patient preferences with payer and provider capabilities. Located in Statesville, North Carolina, Piedmont HealthCare Family Medicine offers complete primary care services for all ages. As…
Piedmont HealthCare wishes everyone a happy, safe and healthy holiday weekend. Although our provider offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the 4th of July holiday, urgent care is available should you need prompt medical attention. July 4th Hours Piedmont HealthCare – Statesville Urgent Care 619 Sullivan Road, Statesville, NC 704-924-9111 8 am until 5…