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Urgent Care Waynesville - Weekend Closure
August 13, 2021Our Waynesville Urgent Care location is closed this weekend, but we’ll look forward to meeting your care needs this weekend in Canton
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 10, 2021August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a time when many of us are gearing up for another school year – perhaps in person for the first time since spring of 2020. So, it’s a perfect time to check your and your children's immunization records to make sure you're all up to date on recommended vaccines.
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month
August 06, 2021August 1 - 7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and Breastfeeding Awareness Month is celebrated all August long! To add a local Haywood spin on the celebration, we're sharing a Q&A about breastfeeding with Lisa Stewart, RN, BSN, and Laura Willis, RN, BSN, both of whom are IBCLC Lactation Consultants.
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HRMC Further Restricts Visitation; Encourages Vaccination
August 05, 2021With the recent rise in cases in our community, as well as patients in the ER and the hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center has further restricted visitation at this time. We will continue to update as our local COVID-19 cases evolve.
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HRMC to Host Free Vein Education Session
August 02, 2021The Vein Center at Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is holding a free vein education session on Thursday, August 26 from 5 - 6 p.m. Dr. Al Mina, MD, FACS and Dr. Joshua Rudd, DO will lead the session. Interested community members are asked to register for by calling 828-452-VEIN (8346). Space is limited; RSVP required.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Increases Visitor Restrictions
July 28, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) announced today that it is increasing its visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases increase in the community. The updated restrictions, effective Friday, July 30, include limiting visitation to one well visitor per patient at a time and prohibiting visitors under 18 years old.
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HRMC Names Nancy Rathbone, RN, as Recipient of The DAISY Award
July 27, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently presented The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® for the third quarter winner of 2021. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient for this round of nominations is Nancy Rathbone, RN.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Announces First Sunshine Award Winners
July 22, 2021The Sunshine Award honors the highly valued and appreciated co-workers and volunteers who show exceptional service and compassion every day. We are pleased to announce two winners for the first round of awards: Jill Glosup in Bio-Med and Bethany James, CNA, on the Med-Surg floor.
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A #HayBaby Birth Story: James
July 06, 2021Cole and Lindsey welcomed baby James into the world – and our Haywood community – on June 26, 2021. Cole recently spoke with us about their decision to have James at Haywood Regional Medical Center and what makes a community hospital special. "We learned we were pregnant in October, and to be honest, we were a little nervous about a smaller hospital. But, after we got to know the doctors at Haywood Women’s, it was a no-brainer for us."
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Publishes 2020 Community Benefit Report
July 06, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) today published its community benefit report for the 2020 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Haywood County community and illustrates the many ways the organization contributes to the physical and economic health of the communities it serves – an investment which became even more essential in a historic year.
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
June 30, 2021When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved a way for us to once again gather together safely.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Lifts Additional Visitation Restrictions
June 23, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) announced that it has lifted additional visitation restrictions as of June 23, 2021. New guidelines will allow guests of all ages to visit inpatients and accompany outpatients or those seeking ER care. General visitation hours are 10:00 am – 6:30 pm. The new guidelines are effective immediately.
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Q&A with Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator Barbara Westlake, RN, MSN
June 22, 2021The Nurse Navigator program matches breast care patients with our Nurse Navigator at Haywood Regional Medical Center. This means that patients coping with biopsy or a cancer diagnosis and treatment will have a unique, professional advocate on their healthcare team. We recently did a Q&A with Barbara Westlake, RN, MSN, to introduce her and share a bit more about what Nurse Navigators do at Haywood Regional Medical Center.
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 18, 2021There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. While it’s true that women are more accustomed to regular doctor visits from an early age, it’s not an excuse for men to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their health.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center to Host Free Skin Cancer Screening
May 19, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with local providers, will host a free skin cancer screening Saturday, June 12, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The event will take place at The Homestead at 127 Sunset Ridge Rd., Clyde, NC, 28721. Walk-ins are welcomed, but RSVPs are encouraged. If you have a spot you’re concerned about or something has changed over…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Names Rebekah Ledford as Recipient of The DAISY Award
May 12, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently presented The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® for the second quarter winner of 2021. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient for this round of nominations is Rebekah…
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Haywood Offers Free Annual Sports Physicals for the 2021-2022 School Year
May 11, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Sports Medicine will host their annual sports physicals for area middle and high school student-athletes in May 2021. For COVID-19 safety, students from each school will have a designated time to attend. The physicals are free, and insurance is not required. Physicals for Bethel Middle School and Canton Middle School will be…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Lifts Most Visitation Restrictions
May 10, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) announced that it has lifted most visitor restrictions as of May 10, 2021. New visitation guidelines will allow adults (18+) to visit inpatients, accompany outpatients, and enter with those seeking ER care. General visitation hours are 10:00 am – 6:30 pm. The new guidelines are effective immediately. “The Haywood…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 10, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently announced that Levi Henson, CNA, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2021 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The Mercy Award…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 03, 2021Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing HRMC’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The…
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