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Harris Regional Cancer Center completes expansion; provides state-of-the-art care to patients close to home
November 02, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the completion of an $8 million expansion at Harris Regional Cancer Center featuring state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology to benefit patients and families across western North Carolina. Harris Regional Cancer Center is located at 14 Medical Park Loop on the Sylva campus. David S. Thomas, MD has been providing…
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime. How an annual mammogram could save your life
October 14, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an…
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes neonatologist Dr. Bernd Holler
October 01, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome board certified neonatologist Bernd Holler, MD to the New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris where he will lead inpatient neonatal and pediatric patient care. Dr. Holler will join pediatricians Nick Jernigan, MD, Joshua Alweiss, MD, Ryan Wade, MD, Margo White, MD, and Brittany Rogers, NP, and OB/GYN providers…
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Jarred Tanksley, MD to Harris Regional Cancer Center
September 21, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Jarred Tanksley to Harris Regional Cancer Center. Dr. Tanksley joins David S. Thomas, MD in providing radiation oncology services to western North Carolina. Dr. Tanksley completed a residency in radiation oncology at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Tanksley completed an internship…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 18, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza…
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes primary care physicians to Franklin
September 14, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Angela Riccio, DO and Jeremy Hutson, DO to Harris Family Care – Franklin, a primary care practice located at Harris Regional Hospital Medical Park of Franklin, 55 Holly Springs Park Drive. Dr. Riccio and Dr. Hutson specialize in family medicine, joining Clayton Davis, MD, Ewa Susfal, MD, Caroline Rooney, FNP, and Hannah…
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital partner with PT Solutions
September 04, 2020Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have partnered with PT Solutions Physical Therapy, a national provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and sports medicine services including athletic training. The partnership will expand the hospitals’ services in western North Carolina and provide additional opportunities for the clinical team…
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Social Isolation and Loneliness: The Silent Pandemic
August 31, 2020Social Isolation and Loneliness: The Silent Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been told to shelter in place. For many of us, sheltering in place has been a way of life before COVID-19. The Health Resources & Services Administration states that two in five Americans report they sometimes or always feel their social relationships are not meaningful and one…
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Harris Vein Center Now Open
August 31, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Harris Vein Center in Sylva. The Harris Vein Center provides vein services to WNC led by Dr. Eric Reitz and Kate Mosley, FNP-C and is now open and scheduling appointments. Services provided at the Harris Vein Center include safe, minimally-invasive vein treatment options for a variety of legs issues including…
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Harris Regional Hospital Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
August 27, 2020Harris Regional Hospital Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner Catherine Overbay recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others Harris Regional Hospital recently announced that Catherine Overbay has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
August 13, 2020Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes well and sick care for children. We asked Nick Jernigan, MD to talk about the importance of getting appropriate care for your children and answer some questions regarding children’s…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 13, 2020Written by Dr. Clayton Davis Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our…
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How the Pandemic Made Harris Regional Hospital Better
July 30, 2020In recent weeks, I have been reflecting on the unprecedented challenges that our community and our team at Harris Regional Hospital have faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, I’ve been intentionally looking for every possible silver lining in a time when – let’s face it – we all need some positive news. We are always…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
July 09, 2020By: Tammy Dills, Director of Care Management Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but our commitment to providing a…
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Harris Pain Center Opens in Sylva and Franklin
July 02, 2020Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are pleased to provide comprehensive pain services across western North Carolina in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties. Harris Pain Center, with locations in Sylva and Franklin, is now open and scheduling appointments. Swain Comprehensive Pain Services has served patients in Bryson City for more than a…
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Harris Regional Hospital eases visitor restrictions
June 05, 2020Harris Regional Hospital eases visitor restrictions Limited visitation now available for most patients as elective and non-urgent procedures gradually resume Harris Regional Hospital announced Monday that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its…
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Maintaining Your Health, Ensuring Your Safety
June 03, 2020By Casey Prenger, MD; Harris Regional Hospital As healthcare providers, patient wellbeing is our chief concern every day of the year. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, part of how we kept our community safe was limiting elective and non-urgent procedures at Harris Regional Hospital As our community to starts to re-open, Harris Regional Hospital is…
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes breast and general surgeon Dr. Allison Palumbo
June 03, 2020Harris Regional Hospital welcomes breast and general surgeon Dr. Allison Palumbo Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome board certified general surgeon Allison Palumbo, MD to Harris Surgical Associates. Dr. Palumbo joins Joshua Pratt, DO and Eric Reitz, MD in providing general surgery services to Jackson, Swain, Graham, and Macon counties and the surrounding…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Harris Regional Hospital
May 21, 2020By: Autumn Neesam, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPPS, Senior Director, Inpatient Nursing Services Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different…
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Dr. Ja’Pel Sumpter
May 17, 2020Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Ja’Pel Sumpter, MD to Harris Women’s Care. Dr. Sumpter joins Sabine Kelischek, MD, Alvin Strasburger, MD, Sally Inglesby-Schaefer, CNM, Judy Layton, CNM, Anne Karner, CNM, Darci Walker, CNM and Kathy Walsh, NP in providing obstetrics and gynecology services to women in Jackson, Swain, Graham, and Macon counties…
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