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Haywood Regional Medical Center honors Scotty Setser with 2025 Mercy Award
May 19, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) announced today that Scotty Setser, Director of Haywood Health and Fitness Center and Sports Medicine, has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center celebrates seven graduates from spring Nurse Aide I training program
May 15, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud to announce the graduation of seven new Nurse Aide I (NA I) students from its spring training course. This milestone marks the successful completion of the accelerated program, which equips entry-level students with essential skills to provide high-quality patient care under the supervision...
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Haywood Regional Medical Center to Host Mental Health Awareness Lunch and Learn on May 19
May 7, 2025
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Haywood Regional Medical Center is pleased to invite community members to another free Lunch and Learn event on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center in the second-floor classroom.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center earns an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group
May 2, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has been awarded an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. This national distinction celebrates HRMC’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and medical errors.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center to Offer Free Sports Physicals to Local Students on May 13th, 2025
April 24, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center is proud to offer free sports physicals for local student athletes on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, located at 75 Leroy George Drive in Clyde. This annual event is open to middle and high school students in Haywood County...
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Haywood Regional Medical Center welcomes new therapy dog, Huck, to support patients and staff
April 24, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud to welcome its newest four-legged team member, Huck – a 115-pound golden doodle with a heart as big as his paws. Huck has joined the hospital’s therapy dog program, bringing warmth, calm, and smiles to patients, families, and staff across the facility.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center announces new chief executive officer, market president
April 22, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a Duke LifePoint facility, announced today the appointment of Sue Shugart as chief executive officer, effective May 26. Shugart will also serve as market president for HRMC, Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, and Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, leading strategic alignment across the three...
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Haywood Regional Medical Center launches comprehensive survey to evaluate the health needs of the community
April 17, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center, in collaboration with local health professionals, community organizations, and other stakeholders, is creating a roadmap for a healthier Haywood County. As part of this effort, the hospital has launched a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the current state of health across the...
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Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center named as 2024 Center of Distinction
April 16, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Haywood Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center has been named a 2024 Center of Distinction by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. This prestigious recognition is awarded to centers that demonstrate outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months,...
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Haywood Regional Medical Center publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report
April 9, 2025
Haywood Regional Medical Center today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report highlights the many ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Haywood County and the surrounding region as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.
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