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Monthly Health Article – Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March 04, 2019What to know about colorectal cancer and how to protect yourself Do you remember when you used to put on your favorite bell bottoms and disco dance the night away? If you do, then it’s probably time to think about a routine colonoscopy screening. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save a Life
January 30, 2019When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. According to the National Institutes of Health, of the people who die from heart attacks, about half will die within an hour of their first symptoms. At Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospital’s, we…
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Swain Community Hospital Limits Visitation Due to Seasonal Flu Outbreak
January 04, 2019Due to high levels of respiratory viruses in the community, Swain Community Hospital is implementing seasonal influenza precautions. Visitation restrictions will be in place during peak flu season, which generally lasts through the first of April, and Harris Regional Hospital kindly asks that the following individuals do not visit during this time: Children under 12…
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