Effective immediately, Haywood Regional has initiated its emergency response plan and is proactively taking steps to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. The facility’s top priority is to continue providing the highest quality care possible while ensuring the safety of patients and their families, employees and providers – especially in a potentially emergent situation. Read More »

Haywood Regional Medical Center has awarded $4,000 in scholarships to the top band and football students at each area hospital who held the highest GPA among their peers. They were selected by the band directions and athletic directors from each school, and honored for their achievements at the 50 yard line at the County Clash football game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Marty Stamey, Senior Operations Director of Haywood Regional Medical Center, presented the scholarships to each student and their family members. Haywood Regional congratulates all four of these students’ academic and athletic achievements! Read More »

The issue of suicide is a very difficult and concerning topic to address – and, unfortunately, it is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicide rates increasing by 25 percent over nearly two decades through the end of 2016. Data from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention further underscores the importance and urgency of raising awareness of suicide, as suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. – with nearly 45,000 Americans taking their own lives each year. Read More »