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Haywood Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ For the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
November 14, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Haywood Regional Medical Center’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of…
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Free Vein education session available to community October 22
October 10, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital will hold a free vein seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at noon in the board room at Harris Regional Hospital. The session will be led by Dr. Al Mina and will center on helping people who have aching, cramping or burning pain in their legs; varicose veins; discoloration or skin changes in their legs;…
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Welcome new providers to Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists; celebrate the return of Gerald King, MD
October 04, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Abby Maxwell, MD and Charles Maloy, MD to Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists. Maxwell and Maloy join Paul Cutting, MD, Benjamin Debelak, DO, and Kelly Klein, PA-C at the practice which is located at 581 Leroy George Drive, Suite 300 in Clyde. To reach Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, call…
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The Fight Doesn’t End October 31
October 01, 2019Moving beyond awareness and into peace-of-mind with annual mammograms October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this disease, shine a spotlight on its risks and symptoms, and raise awareness of how we can help fight it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 245,000 women are…
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Safe Medication Habits Promote Healthy Homes and Communities
July 25, 2019If you’re reading this, chances are you’re no stranger to taking medicine. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Medications are a vital part of healing from illness or injury and managing ongoing conditions so that you can be your…
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Getting in the Immunization Routine: Regular vaccinations support individual and community health
July 24, 2019With summer drawing to a close, it will soon be time to focus on getting back into more “normal” routines. After-school practices, homework, carpool duties and the like become the order of the day once more. But there’s another routine that shouldn’t be ignored amid all of the excitement of a new school year – immunizations. August is…
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Healthy Habits to Ensure a Successful School Year for Kids
July 24, 2019by Anna Mooney, Pediatrician at Mountain Pediatric GroupWhen the days get shorter, it’s a good sign that another school year is just around the corner. As you begin to tackle your back-to-school to-do lists, we’ve got a few tips to help ensure that your family is ready for another successful and healthy school term.Schedule annual physicals. The beginning of a…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 16, 2019by Rebecca Rothwell, Registered Dietitian at Haywood Regional Medical Center Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on the lake or one last hurrah before school days beckon again, al fresco celebrations are the order of the day when the sun is out and the temps are…
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BE COOL: Tips to Help You Beat the Heat and Have a Safe and Healthy Summer
June 18, 2019With summer in full swing, many of us are taking full advantage of this fun time of year, whether it’s hitting the road for a family vacation, getting out on the water, organizing pick-up games in the park or taking an early evening neighborhood stroll. However you choose to enjoy this season, following some key safety tips can help you ensure that this summer is a…
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Baby & Children's Fair - June 1
May 13, 2019GET DIRECTIONS Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) cordially invites all community members to a baby and children’s fair on Sat. June 1 from 10 am – 1 pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center located at 75 Leroy George Drive, Clyde (adjacent to hospital). This event will encompass numerous HRMC vendors as well as community vendors offering…
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Talk with a Doc: Depression Later in Life, May 14
May 07, 2019Dr. Erika Wilson, psychiatrist with Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), will be presenting the Talk with a Doc seminar “Depression Later in Life” on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 6pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Dr. Wilson will be accompanied by Dr. Tiffany Simpson, PsyD, HSPP, clinical psychologist and Director of Behavioral Health at HRMC.…
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Haywood Regional Names 2019 Mercy Award Winner
April 30, 2019Johanna Dewees, RN, recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others. Haywood Regional Medical Center recently announced that Johanna Dewees, RN, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2019 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Earns Top Honor from LifePoint Health
March 20, 2019LifePoint Health®, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, recently awarded Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) – a Duke LifePoint hospital – with its 2018 companywide High Five Award. This esteemed award recognizes excellence in health care delivery and is the highest honor a LifePoint hospital can receive. It is…
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Spring into Fitness at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center
March 11, 2019Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center (HRHFC) will be running a membership drive for the month of April. Sign up to become a member April 1 – April 30 and have your initiation fee waived. Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center is a 54,000 square-foot building. The facility was recently awarded as the Best Exercise Club, Best Health Club, and Best…
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Colonoscopies 101: Why they’re important, why it might be time to get one and why they’re easier than you might think
March 07, 2019Remember the good old days? Did you have a favorite disco outfit? Did you ever get dropped off to meet your friends at the roller rink? Or spend hours by the radio in high school during the 80s, waiting to record your favorite songs for a new mixtape? If you did, then it’s probably time to think about scheduling a routine colonoscopy screening. According to…
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Haywood Regional Celebrates Employees Making a Difference
February 21, 2019Haywood Regional (HRMC) celebrates their employees every quarter with a program called “iamthedifference”. This program aims to recognize employees who go above and beyond their job description to ensure patients and the community are cared for. “This program began in 2018 and has taken off. This quarter we had 44 persons nominated, all of whom had…
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Talk with a Doc on Heart Health & Nutrition, Feb 12
February 05, 2019Dr. Steven Gore, cardiologist with Haywood Regional Medical Center, will be presenting the Talk with a Doc seminar “Heart Health & Nutrition” on Thursday Feb. 14, 2019 at 6pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. Dr. Gore will be accompanied by registered dietitian Lauren Teague.“The statistics for heart health in our country are beyond…
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It’s Heart Month! Give your heart the attention it deserves to stay healthy all year long
January 29, 2019By Dr. David Peterson, Cardiologist, Haywood Regional Medical Center With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, hearts seem to be everywhere you look this time of year. That’s why it is especially fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart disease and how we can help prevent it. It’s also the perfect…
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Public Service Training Simulation - Wed, Jan 30 at HRMC
January 25, 2019On Wednesday, January 30 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Haywood Regional Medical Center will host a public service training and emergency response simulation with local law enforcement and emergency services personnel. Participants include the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and local fire departments. The training and simulation will be held at the old Urgent…
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Due to Rising Cases of Flu, Haywood Regional Limits Visitation
January 21, 2019Effective immediately, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will begin “limited visitation” at the hospital due to the increased number of positive flu cases in our hospital, physician practices and urgent care locations. Visitor limitations is a precaution often taken during flu season when flu activity reaches a certain level. Should the flu activity level…
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