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Hey 80s Kid. Get to know your colon health!

Hey 80s Kid. Get to know your colon health!

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! If you’re 45 or older, it’s recommended you begin colorectal cancer screening. A colonoscopy is a screening that helps find polyps and identify cancers early when treatment is most effective. Ask your provider about a colonoscopy, or take our free Colon Health Risk Assessment. 

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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?

Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for both men and women. Most colorectal cancers start as polyps – and while most polyps aren’t dangerous, some can develop into cancer. Read this article so you can better prevent colon cancers and talk to your primary care provider about your colon health. Ask your provider about a colonoscopy, or take our free Colon Health Risk Assessment. 

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At Swain Community Hospital, we believe our employees are our most valuable assets. If you are looking to join our team so you can work in an environment where you touch lives every day, you can find all our current opportunities using the link below.

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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future

March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” – a great reminder that the food and drinks you consume today will work as fuel for your body and mind in the future.

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Welcome to Swain Community Hosptial

Swain Community Hospital serves the healthcare needs of four of the westernmost counties of North Carolina. Our longstanding reputation for quality, service, and compassion is what makes us stand out as the place for visitors, seasonal residents, and lifelong community members to receive outstanding healthcare.

Our number one goal is to provide a world-class patient experience. No matter how long your stay in our hospital, the quality of care you receive is our number one priority, each and every day. Not only is the quality of the clinical care you receive important, but so is how you feel when you’re in our care.

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