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Harris and Swain Welcome a New CEO
April 19, 2022Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital today announced that Christopher Munton has been named as permanent chief executive officer (CEO) of its hospitals. His first day in the new role will be Monday, May 16.
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 08, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer deaths.
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 01, 2021Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important fact to know? Because too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties and too much can cause unwanted health complications and be a sign of an underlying condition like diabetes.
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Should We Vaccinate Children?
October 31, 2021Dr. Nicholas Jernigan, a pediatrician at Harris Pediatric Care, took the time to share his medical opinion on children receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 04, 2021October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so if you haven’t already scheduled your mammogram for the year, now is a great time to get it on your calendar and get the peace of mind that comes from taking charge of your health. It’s one hour a year that could save your life. Not convinced? Read on to learn why one mammogram could change your life.
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Swain and Harris announce multi-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics
October 01, 2021Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital announce multi-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics Sylva/Bryson City/Cullowhee, NC (September 23, 2021): Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital are pleased to announce a three-year partnership extension with Western Carolina University to remain the exclusive healthcare provider for Catamount Athletics through The Ascent Partnership.
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Suicide Awareness Month: Amanda Fugate Shares Her Story
September 23, 2021Amanda Fugate, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of the Senior Life Solutions program at Swain Community Hospital has learned a lot when it comes to talking about vulnerable topics with your loved ones. She has spent the past decade as a mental health nurse and wishes to share a bit of what she has learned in that time. Today, she shares her story in hopes that others will feel inspired to share theirs with those they love.
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Get Vaccinated: A Message from Your Community Physicians
September 08, 2021As physicians caring for our Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital communities, we are asking everyone who is eligible to please get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. It is important to do everything you can, now, to protect yourself, your family members, and friends. North Carolina healthcare workers have administered more than 10 million doses of…
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A Message From Our CEO
August 24, 2021Our communities are seeing an increase in COVID infections and we are experiencing the effects of that in our hospitals with an increased inpatient census and more people testing positive in our emergency departments, urgent care and physician practices. Hospital resources are being stretched with this surge as our ICU is staying close to full with mostly COVID…
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End of Year Care: Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
November 06, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 05, 2020Did you know November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? Today, lung cancer is responsible for 12.7 percent of all diagnosed new cancers each year and 22.4 percent of cancer deaths in the U.S. – the largest percentage of cancer deaths. By the end of 2020, more than 228,000 people will have been diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 130,000 people will die from…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 05, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
November 05, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza…
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Swain Community Hospital Senior Life Solutions Discusses Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide During National Awareness Month
August 31, 2020September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Swain Community Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at…
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Swain Community Hospital Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 03, 2020Swain Community Hospital is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as being an effective way to prevent the spread of the illness. The…
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Know where to go to get the care you need
July 09, 2020By: Tammy Dills, Director of Care Management Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but our commitment to providing a…
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Swain Community and Harris Regiona Hospitals Mark National Hospital Week and Nurses Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 23, 2020Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking…
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Swain Community Hospital Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 07, 2020Swain Community Hospital is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their…
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SWAIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TO RESUME ELECTIVE AND NON-URGENT PROCEDURES
May 06, 2020Swain Community Hospital announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was made in accordance with federal and state guidance,…
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