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Harris Regional Hospital honors Cristian Mireles, NCP with 2025 Mercy Award
May 20, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Cristian Mireles, National Certified Paramedic (NCP), Community Paramedic, has been selected as the recipient of the hospital's 2025 Mercy Award. The Mercy Award is a prestigious honor given to one employee from each of Lifepoint Health's facilities who profoundly impacts others’ lives...
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Harris Regional Hospital to hold stroke awareness and prevention Lunch and Learn at Jackson County Department on Aging
May 16, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce an upcoming Lunch & Learn event focused on stroke awareness, symptoms, prevention strategies, and the critical role of being an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. The event, led by EMS Supervisor and Training Officer Kyle Dowling, NRP, FP-C, CCEMT-P, will take place on Tuesday,...
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A Full-Circle Moment: Labor and Delivery Leader Welcomes Baby Boy at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center
April 29, 2025
This joyful milestone is being featured as part of Harris Regional’s Western Carolina University (WCU) Baby of the Month campaign, which celebrates the longstanding partnership between the hospital and WCU, recognizes the exceptional care provided by New Generations’ dedicated birthing team, and highlights families who give birth at Harris Regional...
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital launch comprehensive surveys to evaluate the health needs of Jackson and Swain counties
April 17, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, in partnership with local health professionals and community stakeholders, have launched comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to better understand and address the most pressing health issues in Jackson and Swain counties.
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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals Launch New Initiative to Recognize Cardiac and Stroke Champions
April 15, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are proud to introduce a new initiative recognizing exceptional staff through the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program. This monthly recognition honors clinical team members who go above and beyond in providing fast, high-quality care to patients experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital publish 2024 Community Benefit Report
April 10, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital today published a community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report highlights the many ways the hospitals are supporting the health and economic vitality of western North Carolina as part of their mission of making communities healthier®.
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Harris Regional Hospital to Provide Free Sports Physicals for Jackson County Students at Smoky Mountain High School
April 9, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is partnering with Smoky Mountain High School to provide free sports physicals for all students in Jackson County on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the new gym at Smoky Mountain High School.
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Harris Regional Hospital Hosts Lunch and Learn on Advance Directives in Partnership with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust
April 1, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust invites community members to a free Lunch and Learn on Advance Directives on Thursday, April 17th from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Easton Board Room at Harris Regional Hospital, and lunch will...
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Bryant Reinking, PA to its medical staff with the reopening of Harris Cardiology on April 1
March 25, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Bryant Reinking, PA-C to its medical staff with the reopening of Harris Cardiology, located at 80 Healthcare Drive, Suite 101 in Sylva, on April 1.
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Harris EMS Expands Neonatal Transport Services, Enhancing Access to Specialized Newborn Care in Western North Carolina
March 5, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Harris EMS has obtained the specialized certification required to transport neonatal patients, including premature and medically fragile newborns, ensuring that critically important care is available closer to home.
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