Health

As the school year begins in Sylva, North Carolina, local health professionals are urging parents to take early steps to protect children from seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV,…

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospitals are organizing a community event called Step Into Wellness on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals are organizing an event called Step Into Wellness on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital held a luncheon this week to recognize 17 employees for reaching significant service milestones.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have launched a new campaign called “Humans Who Heal” to recognize the contributions of healthcare professionals across all departments.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have announced the launch of “Humans Who Heal,” a campaign aimed at recognizing all staff members who contribute to patient care.

Harris Regional Hospital has announced the addition of Paul Ulrich, DO, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and Sylva native, to its medical staff. Dr. Ulrich will begin seeing patients on September…

Savannah Hicks Baylon, MSN, RN, the Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Harris Regional Hospital, has recently welcomed her second child, Tatum Michell Baylon, at the New Generations Family…

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have initiated comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) for Jackson and Swain counties.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have commenced comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) in collaboration with local health professionals and community stakeholders to evaluate health issues in Jackson…

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have launched the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program to acknowledge exceptional staff achievements in cardiac and stroke patient care.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have introduced a new initiative to recognize staff excellence with the Cardiac and Stroke Champion Program.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have released their 2024 Community Benefit Report, outlining their actions to enhance health and economic stability in western North Carolina.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have released their community benefit report for 2024.

Harris Regional Hospital is joining forces with Smoky Mountain High School to offer complimentary sports physicals to students in Jackson County.

Harris Regional Hospital, alongside Four Seasons, The Care You Trust, will host a Lunch and Learn event focusing on advance directives.

Harris Regional Hospital has announced the addition of Bryant Reinking, PA-C, to its medical team with the reopening of Harris Cardiology on April 1.

Harris Regional Hospital has announced that Harris EMS has achieved certification to transport neonatal patients, including premature and medically fragile newborns.

Harris Regional Hospital is organizing a free Lunch & Learn seminar focused on the link between nutrition and colorectal health.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have announced the appointment of Rebekah Artman as the new senior nursing officer.

Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital have announced the appointment of Rebekah Artman as their new Senior Nursing Officer.

Harris Regional Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Stefanie Hatfield, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, to its medical staff. Dr. Hatfield brings over 13 years of experience in providing…

Harris Regional Hospital has announced the addition of Elizabeth Barker, a certified nurse midwife, to its medical team.