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Mental Health Month Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 24, 2023When it comes to overall health, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – like staying up to date on annual exams and screenings, exercising regularly and eating healthily. But your mental health also has a profound impact on your overall well-being.
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Stroke Awareness Month
May 11, 2023May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being.
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 08, 2023The 80s and 90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big screen during your teenage years, it might be time to consider a different kind of screening – a colonoscopy.
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Heart Health: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 16, 2023By: Michael Miller, Cardiologist, Haywood Regional Medical Center We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 34 seconds from heart disease, making this disease the leading cause of death for both men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.
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Lunch and Learn: Heart Health - Live a Long and Active Life
February 07, 2023Join us for a Lunch and Learn this American Heart Month! Guests will learn about how to make heart health a top priority, and help your heart live a long and active life.
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 04, 2023By: Natalie Ralph, DO, Family Medicine Physician The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on old unhealthy habits, commit to being better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. Living a healthier life can reduce your risk of illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and it can help to boost your energy, sharpen your memories and stabilize your mood, leading to a noticeable improvement in your overall health. If you have intentions of leading a healthier life this year, check out these tips to help you make simple changes and stay healthy for the long run.
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Baby's First Christmas
December 14, 2022“The Baby’s First Christmas is an honored tradition that builds community and invites our community members to reconnect, or connect, with hospital staff on a personal level. Haywood Regional Medical Center Women’s Services is a premier place to start and build a family,” says Chris Brown Chief Executive Officer at Haywood Regional Medical Center. “We adore our ‘Hay Babies’ and want to continue growing this event in the years to come.”
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 05, 2022The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time of year often means more stress and anxiety than usual, balancing a social calendar jam-packed with invitations and commitments, shopping ’til you drop for the perfect gifts or perhaps struggling with a recent loss or the anniversary of the death of a loved one. Thankfully, there a few simple things you can do amid all the holiday hustle to help make sure you’re taking care of your mind and body, while minimizing the stress and strain of the season.
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Chris Brown Named CEO of Haywood Regional Medical Center
November 15, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, announced today that Chris Brown has been named chief executive officer (CEO), effective November 28, 2022. With more than a decade of healthcare industry experience, Brown joins Haywood Regional from Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory NC, where he previously served as chief operating officer (COO) and interim CEO.
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Lunch & Learn November: Diabetes Prevention and Management
November 01, 2022Join us for a Lunch and Learn for National Diabetes Month! Guests will learn about nutrition, prevention, and management of diabetes.
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Deborah Chen, MD Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
October 23, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomes Deborah Chen, MD, to its staff. She will be offering services in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) to patients in Clyde, NC.
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HRMC Awards $4,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
October 21, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) presented four scholarships to students at the County Clash football game Friday, October 14. The scholarships of $1,000 each are presented to seniors with the top GPAs in band and football at Pisgah and Tuscola High Schools.
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 11, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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Lunch and Learn: Breast Cancer Awareness - Mammograms and More
September 30, 2022Join us for a Lunch and Learn this Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Guests will learn about options for diagnosis and treatment here at HRMC, including mammograms, genetic testing, and reconstructive surgery.
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Free Vein Education Session October 13
September 30, 2022The Vein Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is holding a free vein education session on Thursday, October 13 from 5 - 6 p.m.
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Sara B. Deacon, MD, Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
September 06, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center welcomes Sara B. Deacon, MD, to its staff. She will be offering services in ophthalmology to patients throughout Haywood County and beyond, specializing in corneal transplants, cataract surgery, and other ophthalmological care.
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 02, 2022Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020 was 30% higher than in 2000, with nearly 46,000 deaths due to suicide. In the same year, there…
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 01, 2022Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the widespread economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity has…
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Open Interviews: Temp. Food Services Workers
August 19, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is hosting an open call for temporary food services workers 8/24!
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 16, 2022As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up to date on immunizations.
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