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Stephen Plemmons named market vice president of operations for Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center, and Swain Community Hospital
February 21, 2025
Stephen Plemmons, MSN, RN has been appointed as the new market vice president of operations for Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), and Swain Community Hospital – Duke LifePoint hospitals serving the mountain communities west of Asheville.
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Harris Regional Hospital to host special Lunch and Learn February 20th on heart care and emergency heart symptoms led by Dr. Brad McAbee
January 31, 2025
In recognition of Heart Month, Harris Regional Hospital will host a free, informative Lunch and Learn session on heart health and emergency heart symptoms. The event will take place on Thursday, February 20th from 11:30AM – 12:30PM in the Easton Board Room on the first floor of the hospital.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes WCU Baby of the Month Stone Simmons, son of WCU basketball coach Jackson Simmons
January 20, 2025
Stone is the son of Jackson Simmons, a Western Carolina University (WCU) basketball coach, and his wife Nicole. Baby Stone was welcomed into the world at Harris Regional’s New Generations Family Birthing Center.
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New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris Regional Hospital welcomes first baby of the year, Wesley Nelson, on 1/2/25
January 6, 2025
New Generations Family Birthing Center at Harris Regional Hospital is proud to announce the arrival of its first baby of the year, Wesley Tyler Nelson. Baby boy Wesley was born on January 2, 2025, at 2:14PM, weighing 7 lbs 9 oz and measuring 20 inches long. He is the son...
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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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New Generations Family Birthing Center to host “Jingle Joy with Santa” event on December 12th
December 3, 2024
Community invited to attend this special holiday event for photos with Santa and holiday cheer
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
November 21, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased this week to hold a special luncheon honoring significant career milestones in the tenure of staff members and providers at both hospitals and physician practices.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital celebrate new Fall 2024 service award recipients, recognizing tenure and commitment of staff and providers
September 23, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital were pleased to hold another celebratory luncheon on September 23rd 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 to host annual Tree of Hope event on Thursday, October 3
September 19, 2024
The annual Tree of Hope celebration is a special event dedicated to honoring breast cancer survivors and remembering those who have lost their battle with the disease.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Western Carolina University Athletics renew partnership in support of student athlete health
August 23, 2024
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the renewal of its longstanding sponsorship and partnership agreement with Western Carolina University (WCU) Athletics.
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