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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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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2022Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before.
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 27, 2022You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease?
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 25, 2022When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come.
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 24, 2022Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age.
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 23, 2022As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity.
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We Heart Dessert
February 22, 2022While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence.
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Sleeping Beauty
February 21, 2022Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body.
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 20, 2022Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider.
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It Does That? Fun Facts About Your Hard-Working Heart
February 19, 2022Your heart is one hard-working muscle – a fascinating, giant pump that’s working every second of every minute of every day. It’s working hard for you, so let these fun facts about your heart inspire you to work a little harder to keep it healthy.
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How to Have a Heart-to-Heart about Health
February 18, 2022Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease can have a big impact on the likelihood of a positive outcome and a strong recovery when issues arise.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Announces February Sunshine Award Winner
February 17, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center’s (HRMC) Sunshine Award is a recognition program for hospital employees who provide non-nursing ancillary care, support services personnel, and volunteers. We are pleased to announce our February winner: Kim Jackson, Executive Assistant.
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How Weight Weighs on Your Heart
February 17, 2022Many of us have made New Years resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. When we don’t always follow through, it’s not because we don’t want to be healthier.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Names Susan Wynne, RN, Recipient of The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
February 16, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently presented The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® to Susan Wynne, RN. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
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Maegan Weeks, PA-C Joins Haywood Regional Medical Center
February 14, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomes Maegan Weeks, PA-C to its staff. She will be offering services in orthopaedics to patients throughout Haywood County and beyond. Her specialties include: general orthopaedics, fractures, sprains and strains, arthritis, and sports medicine.
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HRMC Hosts Open House for RNs and New Grads
February 10, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center is hosting two Open House events for RNs and new grads this March. Attendees may choose between Tuesday, March 1 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Wednesday, March 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
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First Robotic Revision Knee Replacement Performed at HRMC
February 01, 2022Haywood Regional Medical Center introduced a new robotic surgery system in late 2021. Now, in addition to knee replacements, a Haywood surgeon has performed the first robotic revision knee replacement at the hospital.
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 01, 2022Do you know how healthy your heart is? This American Heart Month, refresh yourself on a few key indicators that can give insight into your heart’s current health state and point to any specific steps you may need to take for its care.
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