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The Fight Doesn’t End October 31
October 01, 2019Moving beyond awareness and into peace-of-mind with annual mammograms October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this disease, shine a spotlight on its risks and symptoms, and raise awareness of how we can help fight it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 245,000 women are…
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Harris Regional Hospital hosting reception on October 3 to dedicate Tree of Hope to honor and remember breast cancer patients
September 24, 2019As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Harris Breast Care is hosting a reception on Thursday, October 3 from 12 – 1 pm in the first-floor lobby at Harris Medical Park at 98 Doctors Drive in Sylva to dedicate the Tree of Hope to honor and remember breast cancer patients. The reception will include testimonials from breast cancer survivors who have…
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‘Smoky Streak to Health’ free 5K/10K
September 09, 2019WEBSTER – Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are pleased to announce the ‘Smoky Streak to Health’ free 5K/10K event open to the community. The Smoky Streak to Health will be held Saturday, October 12 with parking and registration at Webster Baptist Church. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Races begin at 9 a.m. following routes along…
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Harris Regional Hospital partners with Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers to open physical therapy clinic in Robbinsville
September 03, 2019Robbinsville – Harris Regional Hospital and Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers (AMCHC) have partnered to provide physical therapy onsite at the AMCHC Tallulah Community Health Center, 409 Tallulah Road, in Robbinsville beginning October 21. Matthew Wronsky, a physical therapist with Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, will see patients…
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“JUST CHECK IT” IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
August 23, 2019September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and garner support for those affected by prostate cancer. In honor of this month, the Great Smokies Health Foundation, the Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH), the Jackson County Department on Aging and Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LIfePoint Hospital have come…
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August 2019 Monthly Health Article
August 08, 2019Healthy Habits to Ensure a Successful School Year for Kidsby Emily Jenkins, Primary Care Provider When the days get shorter, it’s a good sign that another school year is just around the corner. As you begin to tackle your back-to-school to-do lists, we’ve got a few tips to help ensure that your family is ready for another successful and healthy school…
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Harris Regional Hospital outpatient therapy offers free seminar - Running 101: Essentials for success
April 09, 2019Harris Regional Hospital will offer a free educational event entitled Running 101: Essentials for Success at noon on Monday, April 22 in the Harris Regional Hospital boardroom on the first floor of the hospital. Physical therapist Jared Sonnier will present the session. Lunch will be served. Please call 844.414.DOCS (3627) to register. Running 101 is designed to help…
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Monthly Health Article – Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March 04, 2019What to know about colorectal cancer and how to protect yourself Do you remember when you used to put on your favorite bell bottoms and disco dance the night away? If you do, then it’s probably time to think about a routine colonoscopy screening. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and…
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Two new pulmonary providers join Harris Regional Hospital expanding access to care in western North Carolina
February 28, 2019Harris Regional Hospital is expanding access for pulmonary care by announcing two new providers, Christine Kryger, NP-BC and Leslie Morris, NP-C that will be offering pulmonary services to patients throughout Jackson and surrounding counties. Morris and Kryger together bring more than 20 years of clinical experience to Harris Regional Hospital and the already established…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save a Life
January 30, 2019When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their first symptoms. At Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospital’s, we…
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It’s Heart Month. Keep yours healthy!
January 25, 2019February is American Heart Month. It’s a time when we remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts throughout the whole year. You can show your heart how much you care by eating a healthy diet and staying on top of factors that can keep your heart strong. Know your: Blood pressure numbers: Is your blood pressure at normal levels? One in three adults in the…
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Harris Regional Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2019
January 14, 2019Harris Regional Hospital is ringing in 2019 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 8 pounds and measuring 19.5 inches, Owen Smith was born to Anna and Brett Smith, Monday, Jan. 1, at 5:30 am.
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Harris Regional Hospital Limits Visitation Due to Seasonal Flu Outbreak
January 04, 2019Due to high levels of respiratory viruses in the community, Harris Regional Hospital is implementing seasonal influenza precautions.
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