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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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Lunch and Learn Sports Medicine: Keeping Knees Healthy
August 11, 2022Participating in physical activities - while great for your health - comes with its own set of considerations for injury prevention. This month’s talk will feature sports medicine provider and orthopaedic surgeon Charles Maloy, MD. His talk will center on knee injuries, prevention, and treatment.
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Haywood Rehab Expands to Canton
July 26, 2022Haywood Rehab, a service of Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), is expanding services into Canton. The new office, located above Urgent Care Canton at 55 Buckeye Cove Rd., will open August 2.
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K. Abbi Fregoso, PA-C, Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
July 19, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomes K. Abbi Fregoso, PA-C, to its staff. She will be offering family medicine services to patients in the Canton area and beyond.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
July 18, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to Haywood County and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 13, 2022No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
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Natalie C. Ralph, DO, Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
June 23, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomes Natalie C. Ralph, DO, to its staff. She will be offering family medicine services to patients in our region.
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Count on Us, Men.
June 03, 2022It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming.
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Free Vein Education Session June 30
June 02, 2022The Vein Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is holding a free vein education session on Thursday, June 30 from 5 - 6 p.m.
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 16, 2022When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? In addition to professional care, there are some steps you can take at home and in life to improve mental wellness.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
May 13, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently announced that Adrienne Hughes, MSN, RN, has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner.
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Honoring Those Who Care for Our Community
May 09, 2022Each May, it is my honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community.
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Lunch and Learn: Robotic-assisted Total Joint Surgery
May 03, 2022Did you know that robotic-assisted surgery is an option at Haywood? This month’s talk will feature Arnold Silverberg, MD, who will discuss his robotic-assisted approach to total joint replacement. Join us Wednesday, May 25 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Now Offering Virtual Childbirth Education Classes
April 27, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is excited to announce the continuation of Childbirth Education classes to its patients. As of April 27, 2022, the hospital and OB/GYN clinic have begun offering the classes to patients in a convenient, personalized way for expecting and new mothers to get access to education.
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HRMC Hosts Free Annual Sports Physicals for the 2022-2023 School Year
April 19, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Sports Medicine will host their annual sports physicals for area middle and high school student-athletes Thursday, May 19, 2022 with corresponding times for each school. The physicals are free, and insurance is not required.
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Lunch and Learn: Protecting Your Skin This Summer
April 01, 2022It's almost time for fun in the sun, and the perfect time to learn how you can keep your skin safe this summer. Allison Johnson, MD, will share information About prevention and what you should do if you have a suspicious spot. Join us Monday, April 25 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center.
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James T. Chandler, MD Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
March 28, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomes James T. Chandler, MD, to its staff. He will be offering services in orthopaedics to patients throughout Haywood County and beyond, specializing in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery and general fracture care.
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Lunch and Learn March 2022: Colorectal Cancer
March 08, 2022March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn more about colon cancer prevention. Join us for a free Lunch and Learn session March 28 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 08, 2022A colonoscopy is a screening that can identify cancers early, when the odds of successful treatment are highest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. The American Cancer Society and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that screenings like these begin at age 45.
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Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Guidelines Expanded to Ages 50+
March 07, 2022This month the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced significantly expanded screening guidelines to help detect lung cancer at the earliest stages.
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