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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals Launch New Initiative to Recognize Cardiac and Stroke Champions
April 15, 2025Harris 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, 2025Harris 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 09, 2025Harris 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 01, 2025Harris 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.
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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, 2025Harris 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 05, 2025Harris 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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Harris Regional Hospital to Host Free Lunch & Learn on Nutrition and Colorectal Health on Wednesday, March 26th
March 04, 2025Harris Regional Hospital invites the community to a free Lunch & Learn seminar on the vital connection between nutrition and colorectal health, including strategies for colorectal cancer prevention. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Harris Regional Hospital in the Easton Board Room, located on the first floor of the hospital.
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Rebekah Artman, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS appointed as Senior Nursing Officer for Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital
March 03, 2025Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, Duke LifePoint hospitals, are pleased to announce that Rebekah Artman, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS has been appointed to the role of senior nursing officer, overseeing nursing operations at both facilities.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes board-certified obstetrician Stefanie Hatfield, MD to its medical staff
February 28, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Stefanie Hatfield, MD to its medical staff. Dr. Hatfield brings over 13 years of experience in obstetric and gynecologic care and is dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based treatment to women in all stages of life.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes certified nurse midwife Elizabeth Barker to its medical staff
February 27, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Barker, CNM, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, to its medical staff. Barker, a certified nurse midwife, brings nearly a decade of experience in labor and delivery, specializing in high-risk obstetrics, patient-centered care, and trauma-informed support for women’s health needs.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
February 26, 2025Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were proud to celebrate the dedication and commitment of their staff during a special luncheon held last week. The event honored employees who have reached significant milestones in their tenure with the hospitals.
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Stephen Plemmons named market vice president of operations for Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center, and Swain Community Hospital
February 21, 2025Stephen Plemmons, MSN, RN has been appointed as the new market vice president of operations for Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), and Swain Community Hospital – Duke LifePoint hospitals serving the mountain communities west of Asheville.
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Harris Regional Hospital to host special Lunch and Learn February 20th on heart care and emergency heart symptoms led by Dr. Brad McAbee
January 31, 2025In recognition of Heart Month, Harris Regional Hospital will host a free, informative Lunch and Learn session on heart health and emergency heart symptoms. The event will take place on Thursday, February 20th from 11:30AM – 12:30PM in the Easton Board Room on the first floor of the hospital.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes WCU Baby of the Month Stone Simmons, son of WCU basketball coach Jackson Simmons
January 20, 2025Stone is the son of Jackson Simmons, a Western Carolina University (WCU) basketball coach, and his wife Nicole. Baby Stone was welcomed into the world at Harris Regional’s New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris Regional Hospital welcomes first baby of the year, Wesley Nelson, on 1/2/25
January 06, 2025New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce the arrival of its first baby of the year, Wesley Tyler Nelson. Baby boy Wesley was born on January 2, 2025, at 2:14PM, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz and measuring 20 inches long. He is the son of Tyler and Gabrielle Nelson, residents of Cullowhee, NC.
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Harris Regional Hospital receives re-accreditation from The Joint Commission for excelling in lab and point of care testing
December 13, 2024As part of its mission of making communities healthier Harris Regional Hospital is honored to have been reaccredited by The Joint Commission for all its lab locations, including inpatient labs and outpatient labs inside both Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals, and outpatient labs at Harris Medical Park of Sylva and Harris Medical Park of Franklin.
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New Generations Family Birthing Center to host “Jingle Joy with Santa” event on December 12th
December 03, 2024Community invited to attend this special holiday event for photos with Santa and holiday cheer
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
November 21, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased this week to hold a special luncheon honoring significant career milestones in the tenure of staff members and providers at both hospitals and physician practices.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new Fall 2024 service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
September 23, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon on September 23rd in honor of staff members who recently reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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Harris Regional Hospital to host annual Tree of Hope event on Thursday, October 3
September 19, 2024The annual Tree of Hope celebration is a special event dedicated to honoring breast cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost their battle with the disease.
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