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Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic MOORESVILLE, N.C. – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging her patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Amber Hicks-Thibodeau, M.D., Family Medicine with Lake Norman Medical Group, Family Medicine Tall Oaks, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “Although it may not be eas... ... Read More

Mooresville, N.C. --- While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the most challenging places in the country to live with allergies. Charlotte is ranked as 41 fo... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman hosts free monthly educational seminars, Understanding Your Weight Loss Options . The in-person seminar will be Wednesday, May 12, and the online virtual seminar will be Monday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m., hosted by The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, located at 106 Alexander Bank Drive, Suite 300, in Mooresville. Be sure to secure your reservation for either seminar early. Ryan Heider, M.D., medical director of The Center ... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is hosting online Childbirth Education Classes. The two-part course classes are Wednesday, May 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Wednesday, May 26, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. The classes meet for two sessions via Google Meet, and registration is required. Once registered, registrants will receive a separate email with the link for the classes. If these classes are full, send us an email to discuss other options. Cost is $50. Class information includes... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center hosts an monthly online Infant/CPR Class with the next class announced for Tuesday, May 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The online Infant/Child CPR Class includes CPR for infants and children ages birth to eight years, management of a choking victim and home and car seat safety. This is not a certification class. The class is designed for expectant families and should be completed by 36-37 weeks gestation. Parents may still take the class after ba... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center will host an online Infant Care Class Tuesday, May 4, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The class includes basic infant care skills, such as feeding, bathing and diapering. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a separate email with the class link. Classes are offered monthly and do fill quickly. Cost is $15. For more information, or to register, click “Events” at the top of this page. If this class is full, send us an email to disc... ... Read More

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center hosts a monthly free online Breastfeeding Class with the next class announced for Tuesday, May 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The breastfeeding class is taught by a lactation consultant and includes basic information on how to get started and how to manage nursing during the first few weeks of life. Cost is $25. Registration is required. For more information, and to register, click “Events” at the top of this page. If class is full, send us an em... ... Read More

This article was written by Karen Kistler , originally appearing in the Mooresville Tribune on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Read the original article here . Words of remembrance and hope were offered during the COVID-19 special reflection ceremony hosted by the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Pastoral Advisory Committee. Leigh Whitfield, director of marketing and public relations, welcomed the group, which gathered March 22 at noon in the Serenity Garden outside the hospital’s Café at the Lake, for th... ... Read More

History will be sure to recognize the many, many people that stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in large part already has. Those people have been rightfully labeled as heroes for their work as doctors, nurses, first responders, among many others. However, behind nearly every hero is someone who helped them along the way. These “unsung heroes” deserve the same credit as everyone else who put themselves out there to help in whatever way they could during the pandemic. At Lake Norman Regional Med... ... Read More

Mooresville, NC – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is celebrating Certified Nurses Day™, March 19, by honoring its more than 30 board-certified nurses in recognition for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care. Board certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like healthcare in general, has become increasingly complex. While a registered nurse (RN) license p... ... Read More