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Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals Launch New Initiative to Recognize Cardiac and Stroke Champions
April 15, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are proud to introduce a new initiative recognizing exceptional staff through the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program. This monthly recognition honors clinical team members who go above and beyond in providing fast, high-quality care to patients experiencing chest pain or stroke symptoms.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital publish 2024 Community Benefit Report
April 10, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital today published a community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report highlights the many ways the hospitals are supporting the health and economic vitality of western North Carolina as part of their mission of making communities healthier®.
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Harris Regional Hospital to Provide Free Sports Physicals for Jackson County Students at Smoky Mountain High School
April 9, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is partnering with Smoky Mountain High School to provide free sports physicals for all students in Jackson County on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the new gym at Smoky Mountain High School.
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Harris Regional Hospital Hosts Lunch and Learn on Advance Directives in Partnership with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust
April 1, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust invites community members to a free Lunch and Learn on Advance Directives on Thursday, April 17th from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Easton Board Room at Harris Regional Hospital, and lunch will...
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes Bryant Reinking, PA to its medical staff with the reopening of Harris Cardiology on April 1
March 25, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Bryant Reinking, PA-C to its medical staff with the reopening of Harris Cardiology, located at 80 Healthcare Drive, Suite 101 in Sylva, on April 1.
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Harris EMS Expands Neonatal Transport Services, Enhancing Access to Specialized Newborn Care in Western North Carolina
March 5, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Harris EMS has obtained the specialized certification required to transport neonatal patients, including premature and medically fragile newborns, ensuring that critically important care is available closer to home.
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Harris Regional Hospital to Host Free Lunch & Learn on Nutrition and Colorectal Health on Wednesday, March 26th
March 4, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital invites the community to a free Lunch & Learn seminar on the vital connection between nutrition and colorectal health, including strategies for colorectal cancer prevention. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Harris Regional Hospital in the Easton Board...
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Rebekah Artman, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS appointed as Senior Nursing Officer for Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital
March 3, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, Duke LifePoint hospitals, are pleased to announce that Rebekah Artman, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS has been appointed to the role of senior nursing officer, overseeing nursing operations at both facilities.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes board-certified obstetrician Stefanie Hatfield, MD to its medical staff
February 28, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Stefanie Hatfield, MD to its medical staff. Dr. Hatfield brings over 13 years of experience in obstetric and gynecologic care and is dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based treatment to women in all stages of life.
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Harris Regional Hospital welcomes certified nurse midwife Elizabeth Barker to its medical staff
February 27, 2025
Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Barker, CNM, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, to its medical staff. Barker, a certified nurse midwife, brings nearly a decade of experience in labor and delivery, specializing in high-risk obstetrics, patient-centered care, and trauma-informed support for women’s health needs.
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