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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital maintain accreditation through The Joint Commission
July 10, 2025Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, along with all affiliated outpatient locations, have once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a recognized symbol of quality that reflects health care organizations’ commitment to providing safe, quality patient care.
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Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center receives national recognition for clinical excellence
July 02, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce that Harris Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has recently been honored with the Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care services. The distinction is awarded to centers that demonstrate exceptional clinical outcomes over a 12-month period, including a patient satisfaction rate above 92 percent, high rates of wound healing within designated timeframes and low rates of complications.
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Harris Regional Hospital Hosts “Healthy Horizons” Summit to Advance Community Health
June 25, 2025Harris Regional Hospital welcomed community leaders and partners today for Healthy Horizons: A Mountain Community Health Summit, a collaborative gathering focused on identifying and addressing the most pressing health challenges in Jackson and Swain counties. The event marked an important milestone in the hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) process and set the stage for the development of implementation strategies that will guide community health efforts over the next three years.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital honor 19 staff members for tenure, commitment
June 24, 2025Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital recently celebrated staff members during a special luncheon recognizing employees for their years of dedicated service.
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Harris Regional Hospital Receives Newborn Care Packages from WCU Chancellor’s Ambassadors
June 13, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the generous donation of 24 newborn care packages from the Chancellor’s Ambassadors, a student-led volunteer organization at Western Carolina University. As part of their semester-long service project, the Ambassadors planned and created care bags designed to support families in Jackson County welcoming new babies at Harris Regional’s New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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Harris Regional Hospital Hosts Lunch & Learn on Children’s Summer Safety
June 06, 2025In recognition of National Safety Month, Harris Regional Hospital will host a Lunch & Learn focused on children’s summer safety on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Easton Board Room at Harris Regional Hospital.
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Harris Regional Hospital launches Special Delivery Program to Improve Maternal Health and Save Lives
May 27, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce the launch of the Special Delivery Program, an initiative aimed at improving postpartum care and reducing maternal mortality. This innovative program provides postpartum patients..
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Harris Regional Hospital honors Cristian Mireles, NCP with 2025 Mercy Award
May 20, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Cristian Mireles, National Certified Paramedic (NCP), Community Paramedic, has been selected as the recipient of the hospital's 2025 Mercy Award.
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Harris Regional Hospital to hold stroke awareness and prevention Lunch and Learn at Jackson County Department on Aging
May 16, 2025Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce an upcoming Lunch & Learn event focused on stroke awareness, symptoms, prevention strategies, and the critical role of being an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. The event, led by EMS Supervisor and Training Officer Kyle Dowling, NRP, FP-C, CCEMT-P, will take place on Tuesday, May 27th.
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A Full-Circle Moment: Labor and Delivery Leader Welcomes Baby Boy at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center
April 29, 2025Savannah Hicks Baylon, MSN, RN, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Harris Regional Hospital, recently welcomed her second child, Tatum Michell Baylon, in the same department she leads—New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital launch comprehensive surveys to evaluate the health needs of Jackson and Swain counties
April 17, 2025Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, in partnership with local health professionals and community stakeholders, have launched comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to better understand and address the most pressing health issues in Jackson and Swain counties.
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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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