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Harris Regional Hospital Introduces Pro-Nox™ for Enhanced Pain Management at New Generations Family Birthing Center
July 11, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce the introduction of Pro-Nox™ nitrous oxide as a new pain management option for laboring mothers at New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Benedicta Pongo, PA to its medical staff
June 6, 2024
Primary Care provider Benedicta Pongo, PA joins Harris Regional Hospital medical staff, will see patients at Harris Medical Park of Franklin
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients
June 4, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
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Harris EMS, a department of Harris Regional Hospital, achieves ability to administer pre-hospital blood transfusions
May 17, 2024
Harris EMS pioneers live-saving initiative, becomes one of the only EMS agencies in WNC to administer pre-hospital blood transfusions
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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals Name 2024 Mercy Award Winner
May 13, 2024
Jeanette Apperson, CMA has been recognized with the Mercy Award for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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CEO Op-Ed: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are honored to participate in national healthcare recognition weeks during the month of May, celebrating nurses, hospital teams, and EMS personnel
May 1, 2024
We are proud to participate in three very significant healthcare celebration weeks during the month of May.
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Harris Regional Hospital to host free annual sports physicals event on May 16th
April 24, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital will host annual free sports physicals events for Jackson County student athletes on May 16th
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital publish 2023 Community Benefit Report
April 5, 2024
Community Benefit Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of western North Carolina
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Honoring staff and provider commitment, Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals’ Service Awards program highlights tenure
March 25, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon in honor of staff members who reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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New Women’s and Children’s Services leaders take the helm at Harris Regional Hospital
March 15, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital recently announced the appointment of two new Women's and Children's Services leaders.
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