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  • Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga 

    February 07, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • Know Your Numbers

    February 06, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • Give Your Kitchen Pantry Some Love

    February 05, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women 

    February 04, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • Not All Symptoms Are Obvious: Overlooked Symptoms to Watch

    February 03, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health

    January 09, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day. In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health. 

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  • A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver

    November 03, 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 of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer deaths.

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  • Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?

    November 01, 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 fact to know? Because too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties and too much can cause unwanted health complications and be a sign of an underlying condition like diabetes.

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  • WCU Artist Gifts Cancer Patient with Painting

    November 01, 2021

    At Harris Regional Cancer Center, our care teams try to provide our patients with an environment that brings a sense of calm during their visit. During their time with us, patients walk by countless pieces of art decorating the Center's walls created by local college students. The Harris Regional Cancer Center proudly partners with the Western Carolina University School of Art and Design to display beautiful student artwork. While visiting the Cancer Center, patients often admire the alluring nature of each carefully crafted image while visiting. For some patients, the artwork elicits joy and wonder in a time of hardship.

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  • Should We Vaccinate Children?

    October 31, 2021

    Dr. Nicholas Jernigan, a pediatrician at Harris Pediatric Care, took the time to share his medical opinion on children receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.

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  • Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life

    October 04, 2021

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so if you haven’t already scheduled your mammogram for the year, now is a great time to get it on your calendar and get the peace of mind that comes from taking charge of your health. It’s one hour a year that could save your life. Not convinced? Here are 5 reasons why you should get a mammogram. Number 4 will surprise you.

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  • Harris and Swain announce multi-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics

    October 01, 2021

    Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital announce multi-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics Sylva/Bryson City/Cullowhee, NC (September 23, 2021): Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are pleased to announce a three-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain the exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics through The Ascent Partnership.

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  • Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season

    September 27, 2021

    At Harris Regional Hospital, one of the essential ways we’re Making Communities Healthier is making sure that our neighbors understand how to fight preventable diseases like the flu. As we have all learned during this time, our health means everything and it has never been more important to protect it. And there are a few keyways you can protect yourself, your family, and our community; prevent the flu from spreading; and even speed up your recovery if you do become ill.

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  • Suicide Awareness Month: Amanda Fugate Shares Her Story

    September 23, 2021

    Amanda Fugate, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of the Senior Life Solutions program at Swain Community Hospital has learned a lot when it comes to talking about vulnerable topics with your loved ones. She has spent the past decade as a mental health nurse and wishes to share a bit of what she has learned in that time. Today, she shares her story in hopes that others will feel inspired to share theirs with those they love.

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  • Get Vaccinated: A Message from Your Community Physicians

    September 08, 2021

    As physicians caring for our Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital communities, we are asking everyone who is eligible to please get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. It is important to do everything you can, now, to protect yourself, your family members, and friends.

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  • FDA Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

    August 26, 2021

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