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Harris Regional Hospital and Western Carolina University Athletics renew partnership in support of student athlete health
August 23, 2024Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the renewal of its longstanding sponsorship and partnership agreement with Western Carolina University (WCU) Athletics.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital honor staff with Service Awards
August 13, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon last week 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 awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission
August 05, 2024Harris Regional Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification (ASRH).
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Harris Regional Hospital Introduces Pro-Nox™ for Enhanced Pain Management at New Generations Family Birthing Center
July 11, 2024Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce the introduction of Pro-Nox™ nitrous oxide as a new pain management option for laboring mothers at New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Benedicta Pongo, PA to its medical staff
June 06, 2024Primary Care provider Benedicta Pongo, PA joins Harris Regional Hospital medical staff, will see patients at Harris Medical Park of Franklin
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients
June 04, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
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Harris EMS, a department of Harris Regional Hospital, achieves ability to administer pre-hospital blood transfusions
May 17, 2024Harris EMS pioneers live-saving initiative, becomes one of the only EMS agencies in WNC to administer pre-hospital blood transfusions
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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals Name 2024 Mercy Award Winner
May 13, 2024Jeanette Apperson, CMA has been recognized with the Mercy Award for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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CEO Op-Ed: Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are honored to participate in national healthcare recognition weeks during the month of May, celebrating nurses, hospital teams, and EMS personnel
May 01, 2024We are proud to participate in three very significant healthcare celebration weeks during the month of May.
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Harris Regional Hospital to host free annual sports physicals event on May 16th
April 24, 2024Harris Regional Hospital will host annual free sports physicals events for Jackson County student athletes on May 16th
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital publish 2023 Community Benefit Report
April 05, 2024Community Benefit Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of western North Carolina
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Honoring staff and provider commitment, Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals’ Service Awards program highlights tenure
March 25, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon in honor of staff members who reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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New Women’s and Children’s Services leaders take the helm at Harris Regional Hospital
March 15, 2024Harris Regional Hospital recently announced the appointment of two new Women's and Children's Services leaders.
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Harris Pulmonary and Sleep Center and Harris Pain Center relocate to newly refurbished spaces to accommodate easier patient access
February 16, 2024Two departments of Harris Regional Hospital, Harris Pulmonary and Sleep Center and Harris Pain Center, relocate to newly refurbished spaces to accommodate easier patient access and allow room for new treatment modalities.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently honored staff members for tenure milestones
February 07, 2024Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently held a special recognition luncheon to honor staff members who reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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Do not Make Your Health Wait Until Next Year
November 01, 2023It’s time to talk to your provider about your yearly wellness check-up. From check-ups, to screenings, to surgeries, Harris Regional is here to help. Whether you need something as routine as a vaccination, mammogram, or colonoscopy—or you have delayed a surgery, like a hernia repair, foot or ankle surgery, or knee or hip replacement—now is the time to take care of yourself. By taking care of these items before the end of the year, you are not just watching out for your health – you are also making effective use of your insurance benefits. And if you have met your deductible, your out-of-pocket expenses could be minimal, or even zero.
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Welcoming Marlo Sharp, CNM to Harris Women's Care
November 01, 2023"I am passionate about teaching patients the basis for health and believe that women are the foundation for overall family health," shares Sharp, "I knew I would pursue practicing medicine from an early age and have found my niche as a certified nurse midwife."
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Lung Cancer Awareness: Reducing Your Risk
November 01, 2023Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain. This awareness is a good thing – the first step in fighting lung cancer is learning its risk factors and early warning signs. Unfortunately, many facts about lung cancer are not as widely known. For instance, not every lung cancer victim is a smoker. And not all lung cancer patients will experience symptoms – at least, not until the disease has progressed. That is why it is important to understand your other risk factors, and to screen for cancer early, at the recommendation of your provider.
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Breast Cancer—Be Aware and Take Action
October 01, 2023Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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