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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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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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