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Harris Regional Hospital receives re-accreditation from The Joint Commission for excelling in lab and point of care testing
December 13, 2024
As part of its mission of making communities healthier Harris Regional Hospital is honored to have been reaccredited by The Joint Commission for all its lab locations, including inpatient labs and outpatient labs inside both Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals, and outpatient labs at Harris Medical Park of Sylva...
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Swain Community Hospital earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health
December 10, 2024
Swain Community Hospital is proud to announce it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.
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Swain Community Hospital and Harris Regional Hospital honor staff with Service Awards
August 13, 2024
Swain Community Hospital and Harris Regional Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon last week in honor of staff members who recently reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital publish 2023 Community Benefit Report
April 5, 2024
Community Benefit Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of western North Carolina
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Honoring staff and provider commitment, Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals’ Service Awards program highlights tenure
March 25, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon in honor of staff members who reached significant milestones in their tenure as employees of the hospitals.
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Lung Cancer Awareness: Reducing Your Risk
November 1, 2023
Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain. This awareness is a good thing –...
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Welcoming Marlo Sharp, CNM to Harris Women's Care
November 1, 2023
Sharp was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, and as part of a military family, grew up in Sierra Vista, Arizona; Stuttgart, Germany; and graduated high school in Copperas Cove, Texas. For most of her career, she has been caring for women and newborns in Labor and Delivery, neonatal intensive care...
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Do not Make Your Health Wait Until Next Year
November 1, 2023
Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious. They also allow you to develop a good provider-patient...
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Breast Cancer—Be Aware and Take Action
October 1, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding 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...
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 1, 2023
Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer. What is the prostate?The prostate is a gland that is only found in men, located...
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