Haywood Regional Medical Center publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

Haywood Regional Medical Center today published its community benefit report for the 2024 calendar year. This annual report highlights the many ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Haywood County and the surrounding region as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“Haywood Regional is proud to serve as the trusted healthcare provider for this community,” said Chris Brown, RN, chief executive officer of Haywood Regional Medical Center. “As a leader in the region, we are committed to providing exceptional care close to home, investing in the health and well-being of our neighbors, and making a meaningful impact beyond the walls of our hospital. This year’s report demonstrates that commitment in action.”

The 2024 community benefit report outlines the hospital’s ongoing efforts to meet evolving healthcare needs through the recruitment of new providers, the expansion of services, and continued investments in technology and infrastructure. In 2024, Haywood Regional welcomed 133 new providers in key specialties such as internal medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine, surgery, family medicine, pulmonology and sleep medicine, and other specialties. The hospital also invested more than $2.8 million in capital improvements, including a new breast ultrasound machine, a bone densitometry scanner, emergency department patient monitors, new operating room equipment, and a 3D, contrast-enhanced mammography unit.

The hospital also provided more than $23.6 million in health services to individuals in need—underscoring its continued dedication to ensuring access to high-quality care for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

Haywood Regional is also committed to creating a workplace where talented healthcare professionals want to build their careers. In 2024, the hospital provided more than $80,600,000 in salaries, wages, and benefits to approximately 815 employees, while investing over $43,000 in professional development and tuition assistance to help staff grow and elevate the care they provide.

In addition to its economic contributions, Haywood Regional paid $17,422,812 in local and state taxes and remained an active supporter of local organizations and initiatives working to strengthen the community. These included partnerships with the Haywood Chamber of Commerce, Haywood County Schools, Haywood Community College Foundation, Haywood County Senior Games & Special Olympics, Haywood Healthcare Foundation, Haywood Pathways Center, Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation, and Kids Advocacy Resource Effort (KARE), among others.

“We are deeply grateful for the continued trust and support of our community,” said Brown. “We also want to recognize the tireless dedication of our physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers who make our mission possible. As we look to the future, Haywood Regional remains focused on advancing health, growing access, and serving our community with compassion and excellence.”

Haywood Regional Medical Center’s 2024 community benefit report is available here.