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Haywood Regional Medical Center Celebrates 50-Year Nursing Legacy of Jill Burnette, RN
January 07, 2026Haywood Regional Medical Center this week recognized Jill Burnette, RN for a remarkable 50-year career dedicated to caring for generations of Haywood County residents. Born and raised in Haywood County, Burnette began her career in 1976 at the former Haywood County Hospital in its original East Waynesville location. She continued serving patients through the hospital’s transition to its current campus, which opened in 1979, reflecting her deep roots in both the organization and the community it serves.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center to Host Lunch and Learn on Robotic Advancements and Muscle Sparing Surgery
January 05, 2026Haywood Regional Medical Center invites community members to attend a free Lunch and Learn on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Haywood Health and Fitness Center in the second-floor classroom, focusing on the latest innovations in muscle-sparing and robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.The session will be led by Arnold Silverberg, MD, with Western…
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What Your Annual Blood Work Can Reveal About Your Health
December 22, 2025Your yearly blood work gives your provider information they can’t see during a physical exam, sometimes before you notice any symptoms at all. Blood work isn’t only for sick visits – routine lab work plays a key role in preventive care and long-term health. In Clyde, North Carolina, many adults…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Scores Back-to-Back ‘A’ Grades in Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Ratings
December 15, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has again received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, marking the facility’s second consecutive top rating following an ‘A’ in spring 2025. The designation reflects performance on nationally standardized measures that evaluate how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm, including medication errors, infections, and complications.
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Humans Who Heal: Spotlight on Chase Mease – Transporter & Nurse Aide I Graduate
December 08, 2025As part of Haywood Regional Medical Center’s ongoing Humans Who Heal campaign — a series designed to spotlight the compassion and dedication of team members across all departments — we are excited to highlight Chase Mease. Chase plays a vital role as a transporter and is a recent graduate of our Nurse Aide I training program, a clear demonstration of his…
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference
November 25, 2025When your child starts coughing, sneezing, or running a fever, it can be hard to know what you’re dealing with. As the seasons change and kids head back to school or daycare, coughs and sniffles start making the rounds. Here in Clyde, NC, that often leaves parents asking: is it just a cold, or something more serious like the flu, RSV, or COVID-19? Understanding…
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Fueling Better Health: Haywood Regional Diabetes Educator Shares Insights for Diabetes Awareness Month
November 13, 2025November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise far above what’s healthy. This disease affects millions of Americans, but with medical testing and healthy lifestyle choices, it’s very preventable. That’s why it’s essential to understand it.
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From Classroom to Care: HRMC Nurse Aide I Graduates Step into Service
November 05, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is recognizing the newest graduates of its Nurse Aide I training program, a 140-hour course designed to prepare participants to support nurses in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
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Haywood Regional Medical Center Hosts Second Annual Event Honoring Breast Cancer Survivors
October 31, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a Duke LifePoint Hospital, hosted its second annual Radiant Resilience celebration on Thursday, Oct. 30, honoring the courage and strength of local breast cancer survivors. Nearly 80 guests gathered at York Dining Hall at Lake Junaluska for an evening of reflection, hope, and community.
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Humans Who Heal: Spotlight on Rachel Trantham, RN – Med Surg, Haywood Regional Medical Center
October 28, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center is proud to continue its Humans Who Heal campaign by recognizing the dedication and compassion of Rachel Trantham, RN, who has been providing direct bedside care to patients on the Med Surg floor since 2011.While physicians and bedside care teams are often in the spotlight, Humans Who Heal focuses on highlighting the full spectrum of roles…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center to Host Lunch and Learn on Reverse Shoulder Replacement
October 22, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center invites community members to a free Lunch and Learn entitled “Why a Reverse Shoulder Replacement?” led by orthopaedic surgeon Michael Sirignano, MD on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Haywood Community College in the Juniper Building, Classroom 6105, located at 125 Sawmill Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.During the…
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What Does Breast Cancer Look Like in Its Early Stages?
October 21, 2025Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and early detection can dramatically improve outcomes. But what does breast cancer actually look like in its earliest stages? It’s not always a visible lump – early signs can be subtle, and knowing what to watch for can make all the difference. Below are some common early signs and symptoms to be…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center welcomes obstetrician-gynecologist Jessica Preslar, MD, PhD, to medical staff
October 16, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome obstetrician-gynecologist Jessica Preslar, MD, PhD to its medical staff. Dr. Preslar is now seeing patients at Haywood Women’s Medical Center, located at 35 Facility Drive in Clyde. Dr. Preslar completed both her medical degree and a doctorate in epidemiology at Emory University, where she also trained in obstetrics and gynecology. During residency, she developed expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures.
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Haywood Regional Achieves Primary Stroke Center Certification, Expanding Emergency Care Capabilities
October 07, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical: Screenings That Save Lives
September 26, 2025Many people put off their annual physical, if they feel fine, there’s no urgent need to visit the doctor. But skipping your yearly check-up can mean missing the early signs of serious conditions that are often treatable if caught early. At Haywood Regional Medical Center, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a…
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Op-Ed: Honoring the Strength of Our Community, One Year After Helene
September 22, 2025One year ago, Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina and left an imprint we will never forget. In Haywood County, the storm touched every corner of our lives. Lives were lost, homes and roads were destroyed, and the familiar was stripped away in an instant. For many, including members of our own staff, the impact was deeply personal, leaving scars that remain even as recovery continues.
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Annual service awards mark 900 years of combined staff dedication at Haywood Regional Medical Center
September 18, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) hosted its annual Service Awards banquet on Wednesday, September 17, celebrating employees for their dedication and commitment to the organization. The event, held at Lake Junaluska’s Warren Center, highlighted the impact of team members who have reached significant career milestones in five-year increments, ranging from 5 to…
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Haywood Regional Medical Center welcomes orthopaedic surgeon Michael Sirignano, MD to its medical staff
September 15, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome orthopaedic surgeon Michael Sirignano, MD to its medical staff. Beginning October 1, Dr. Sirignano will see patients at Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, located at 581 Leroy George Drive, Suite 300 in Clyde, where he will offer a broad range of orthopaedic care with a special focus on shoulder and upper-extremity procedures.
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Haywood Regional draws more than 70 attendees to dementia Lunch & Learn
September 15, 2025Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) welcomed more than 70 community members today for a free Lunch & Learn on dementia at the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center. The session was led by Al Mina, MD, FACS, chief medical officer for HRMC, who explained what dementia is, how it progresses, its impact on families and caregivers, and activities that may support cognitive function.
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Op-Ed: Suicide Prevention Month: Understanding the Risks, Recognizing the Signs, and Reaching Out for Help
September 11, 2025September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to come together as a community to talk openly about mental health and to help remove the stigma that too often surrounds it. Suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In 2020 alone, more than 46,000 Americans died by suicide. An additional 12 million people reported seriously thinking…
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