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Harris Pediatric Care Welcomes Dr. Carmen Nations
March 6, 2023
Dr. Carmen Nations was raised in Cherokee, NC. She received her medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Nations completed her residency at East Tennessee State University Pediatrics, and later went on to serve hospitals and practices...
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 2, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food...
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 1, 2023
The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big...
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 1, 2023
We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease...
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 1, 2023
New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023 The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve...
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 8, 2022
The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time...
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
November 30, 2022
Flu season has arrived. Lasting from late autumn to as late as May – and peaking between December and February – the season typically brings millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths. This 2022-23 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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Harris Regional Hospital Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Dean
November 20, 2022
Dr. Dean is originally from Pensacola, Florida. He obtained his medical degree at Florida State University College of Medicine and underwent surgical training at Atlanta Medical Center and Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Dr. Dean practices the full range of general surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery,...
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Harris Regional Hospital named among Best Maternity Hospitals by Leapfrog and Money Magazine
October 16, 2022
Harris Regional Hospital has been named to Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The rankings are intended to help expecting parents make educated decisions about which hospitals consistently deliver the safest, highest-value care for patients and excellence in maternity experiences. Out of...
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Harris Regional Hospital will Turn Pink in October
September 22, 2022
Starting on Monday, October 5th, Harris Regional Hospital will be lighting up the exterior of the hospital pink in celebration and memory of Breast Cancer Awareness month. In conjunction with the town of Sylva, Harris Regional Hospital is excited to turn pink throughout the month of October. Harris Regional Hospital...
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