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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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Haywood Regional Welcomes new Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
January 10, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center welcomes newest provider Dr. Ryan Marshall, double-board certified plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. “We are very excited to have Dr. Marshall on our team,” said Rod Harkleroad, CEO of Haywood Regional Medical Center. “His addition will allow us to expand on many services including breast cancer…
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HAYWOOD REGIONAL NAMED SCREENING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
January 08, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) for its ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening. Low dose CT screening for lung cancer carried out safely, efficiently and equitably saves tens of thousands of lives a year. “We are proud and honored to be working with Haywood Regional…
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever
January 07, 2019The beginning of a new year means a fresh start. It is an opportunity to tackle new projects, set new goals and find new opportunities to get and stay healthy – including reducing the amount of stress in your life. But why does stress play such an important role in our health? There are a number of reasons, according to Dr. David Peterson, MD, Cardiologist at…
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Haywood Regional Welcomes First Baby of 2019
January 02, 2019Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is ringing in 2019 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing eight pounds and 13.2 ounces and measuring 22 inches, Essie was born to Erika and Jeffrey, Monday, Jan. 1, at 2:13 AM. “We are so excited to meet our new baby girl!” said Erika. “The physicians, nurses and staff at Haywood Regional all helped…
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