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Forensic Nurse Services Now Offered at Harris Regional Hospital
July 25, 2022
Harris Regional Hospital announces a Forensic Nurse Program to launch on August 1st, 2022. Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce that six employed nurses elected to become certified forensic nurses. A forensic nurse has specialized training in handling delicate and traumatic experiences related to sexual assault.
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Jean Sprinkle Named Mercy Award Winner
July 20, 2022
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently announced that Jean Sprinkle, RN, has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on...
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Harris Regional Hospital Named Top Maternity Hospital in 2021
June 27, 2022
Harris Regional Hospital was named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Hospitals. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns, and their families, as verified by the 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Best Maternity Care Hospitals is part of Newsweek’s Best Health Care series, powered...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
June 20, 2022
by Dr. Bradley McAbee, Physician School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter...
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Harris and Swain Welcome New CEO
April 19, 2022
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital today announced that Christopher Munton has been named as permanent chief executive officer (CEO) of its hospitals. His first day in the new role will be Monday, May 16.
read moreHarris Medical Park of Franklin Expands
April 6, 2022
Virtual Open House Harris Regional Hospital Medical Park of Franklin is proud to announce an expansion at 144 Holly Springs Park Drive that includes new space for Harris Surgical Associates and the Harris Pain Center. The expanded space is conveniently located adjacent to the longstanding facility at 55 Holly Springs Park...
read moreFrom Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 7, 2022
From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy By Dr. Jarred Tanksley In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted...
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Op-Ed: Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
December 8, 2021
Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it...
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 3, 2021
If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause...
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 1, 2021
Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important...
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