Community Outreach

Community Outreach Director Mitzie McCurdy represented Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Get Fit Iredell at the October 10, 2019, Iredell-Statesville Schools "It's Happening Here" resource event.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center enjoyed providing BMI screenings and health education materials at the September 24, 2019, health fair for Mitchell Community College Staff and employees.

Stroke and chest pain coordinator Melissa Poole, MSN, RN, visited with the Mooresville AARP this week to present "Explaining Stroke 101." Her topic was of much interest to the group and many questions were asked.

"Maintaining Health Joints" was presented to the Statesville Rotary Club on August 15 by orthopedic nurse navigator Jaycee Dedmon, BSN, RN, ONC, with the topic of much interest from the attendees. If your organization is interested in this topic, contact us via email here.

Successful Health Awareness Night at Mooresville Spinners Baseball game last night with Lake Norman Regional Medical Center represented well by Mitzie McCurdy, Community Outreach Director, and Wendi Snowberger, Physician Outreach Director. Blood pressure screenings and healthful information were provided to an interested crowd. And, the Spinners defeated the Bootleggers! Great night all around!

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center participated in the Mitchell Community College Health Fair on May 1, 2019, with Healthy@Work, the occupational medical program offered by both hospitals. Joining MItzie McCurdy, Director of Community Outreach at Lake Norman Regional, (on right), are Jared Pankowski, Regional Director of Healthy@Work, (in middle) and Jackie Biro, Healthy@Work Consultant at Davis Regional in Statesville (on left).

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center participated in the Faith UMC Health Fair on Saturday, April 27, 2019, with Donna, RN, Community Outreach Nurse, and Tina, RN, Breast Health Navigator from the Imaging Center, on-hand to discuss various health topics.

Thank you Dr. Jennifer Albrecht, Lake Norman Medical Group, Primary Care Morrison Plantation, Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Hayes, Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Denver, and Lake Norman Regional;s Registered Dietitian Bernadette and Registered Nurse Jennifer for your participation and contributions to the school system's comprehensive health fair!

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center CEO Stephen Midkiff, was a guest presenter for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Forum held February 21, 2019. Healthcare executives from hospitals in Mooresville, Huntersville and Concord participated in a discussion panel where they entertained questions from chamber members in attendance.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center CEO Stephen Midkiff, was a guest presenter for the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Forum held February 21, 2019. Healthcare executives from hospitals in Mooresville, Huntersville and Concord participated in a discussion panel where they entertained questions from chamber members in attendance.

This year's GO RED FOR WOMEN annual event, "Healthy Hearts Luncheon," held February 15, 2019, was a great success with a very large attendance of women and men to hear guest speakers Brian Hearon, M.D., interventional cardiologist, and Daniel Koehler, D.O., cardiologist, discuss "Women & Heart Disease" and "Aspirin & Statin Use in Heart Disease Prevention," respectively.

The Medical Explorers of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center enjoyed an interesting and informative program on February 6, 2019, for their monthly meeting at the hospital. Fred Hefner, director of cardiopulmonary services, hosted the students and provided an interactive learning experience.

Orthopedic Nurse Navigator, Jaycee Dedmon, was the guest speaker at Daimler's Lunch and Learn February 6, 2019. Her presentation, "Maintaining Healthy Joints," was well received with much interest and questions.For more information, visit www.MyLakeNormanOrtho.com or, to schedule an appointment, call (704) 810-1513.

Stephen "Steve" Midkiff, CEO of Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, served as the 2018 Board Chairman for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized by Kirk Ballard, Chamber President, at the Annual Chamber Business Luncheon on January 25 for his dedicated service. "A Legacy of Leadership" was this year's luncheon theme; a most appropriate theme for Lake Norman Regional Medical Center's leader. Thank you, Steve, for your commitment to the hospital and community and for always leading by example of service above self.

Dr. Matthew CiRullo, of Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Mooresville, participated as a panel member and presenter for the Vaping Information Night hosted by Mooresville High School and the Mooresville Graded School District on January 24, 2019. He is committed to the health and well-being of children, teenagers and families throughout the community. (Dr. CiRullo is featured third from left beside MGSD Superintendent Dr. Stephen Mauney and members of the Mooresville Police Department, including Police Dog Sadie.)

Medical Explorers visited The Stork's Landing Maternity Center during their monthly health care exploration meeting at the hospital on January 3, 2019. Julie Mauney, service line director for women's services, orthopedics/neuro/spine & bariatrics, provided a tour of labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms as well as the opportunity to see the special care nursery. Jennifer Frame, RN, women's services educator, provided an overview of nursing careers.The students commented on and were very appreciative of the opportunity to see this special area of the hospital and to learn from experienced nursing leaders in women's services.

Physical and Occupational Therapist Lori, DPT, OT/L, Cert DN, AIB-VR, of the Lake Norman Rehabilitation Center was today's guest presenter for the Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club. Her topic was "Vestibular Rehab." For more information on the hospital's rehabilitation services, click here.

Medical Explorers Post, a division of the Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed an evening (Dec 6) in the surgical services department. Area high school juniors and seniors participating in the Explorers Post this school year learned about scrubbing in, what takes place in the OR, and about diverse careers available in the surgical field. The department's director and staff hosted the students for their monthly meeting at the hospital, contributing their time, experience and expertise in the surgical services field.

Michelle Bertsch, M.D., FACS, of Lake Norman Medical Group, Surgery and Breast Health Mooresville, was the guest speaker at the October 23, 2018, AARP meeting in Mooresville. Her presentation on "Breast Cancer" was given in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr, Bertsch, call (704) 660-2610.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center participated in the annual Iredell County Employee Health Fair on October 17, 2018, providing blood pressure checks, body fat assessments and lots of healthy information.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center participated in the annual Get Fit Iredell Kickball Tournament on October 14, 2018. Get Fit Iredell is a continuous, community partnership that designs and promotes active living opportunities to improve health.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center always enjoys participating in the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo! This year's Expo, October 12, 2018, was held during Hurricane Michael but everyone stayed safe and well throughout the storm!

Dr. John Clements, gastroenterologist with Lake Norman Medical Group, Lake Norman Gastroenterology, was the featured presenter for the October 3, 2018, Senior Circle monthly meeting. His topic, "Colon Cancer Awareness," was well-attended with much interest. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Clements, call (704) 660-2622.

Hospital departments represented at Engineered Sintered Components Health Fair on October 2, 2018, include Orthopedics, Women's Health, Imaging - Breast Health and Occupational Medicine.

Gabriel Fitton, M.D., of Lake Norman Medical Group, Primary Care Gateway, gave a community presentation September 12 on “Cholesterol.” Free total cholesterol checks were provided 30-minutes prior to the program. For more information or to schedule an appointment online with Dr. Fitton, click here.

Dr. Jennifer Albrecht, family medicine physician with Lake Norman Medical Group, Primary Care Gateway in Mooresville, was guest speaker on August 29, 2018, for the local chapter of the AARP's Caregiver's Summit. Her topic was "Fitness in Golden Years." For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Albrecht, call (704) 799-7811, or schedule online.

 

Elizabeth Hayes, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner with Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Denver, was the guest speaker for the Lake Norman Healthcare Forum held at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, on August 7, with a topic of "Hypertension."

Elizabeth Hayes, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner with Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Denver, addressed the Lincoln County Senior Center group July 11 on "Screening Guidelines for People 65+" with much interest from the attendees.

Dr. Elizabeth Clay, Family Medicine Physician with Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Denver, was the guest speaker at the South Iredell Senior Center in Mooresville on June 29. She presented "Skin Cancer Awareness" followed by an opportunity for questions and answers with a very engaged audience.

Dr. Matthew CiRullo, Family Medicine Physician with Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Mooresville, was the guest speaker for the PROBUS Club meeting, June 19, at Berea Baptist Church in Mooresville. His topic, Senior Health Maintenance, covered a range of health topics for seniors

Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Denver participating in Lake Norman BabyFest 2018 hosted by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center June 2.