CVMC is the most popular hospital in the area, but there are several other options within 20 miles of there. Unfortunately, many people go here to the ER just to wait in the waiting room in pain for up to 8 hours before even being taken back into an actual room. Once you're in the room, be prepared to make this a full day's work because you'll end up staying at this hospital in the Emergency department for up to 12 hours, take or give. Oh, are you having a mental health crisis? Definitely don't go here if you want to be taken seriously. They treat you like an animal in a cage if you are on a psych hold. You are no longer human anymore. This is the most slowest hospital I've ever been to. I had the pleasure of growing up in Catawba County, so I have visited this hospital on multiple occasions throughout my 28 years of life and every single time has been a terrible experience and a long wait. Not to mention the entire hospital is in desperate need of a renovation and deep cleaning. They are renovating some parts currently, but they need to redo the entire hospital at this point because it looks like it's halfway falling apart. Lastly but most importantly, they will let you bleed out before they render any type of medical service to you. Just remember that- I strongly believe out of all hospitals that exist, this is the one that will allow you to die in the waiting area or parking lot because they could care less about their patients and more about gossiping about how their lunch at O'Charley's tasted. read more