Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital on LinkedIn: We were recently honored to recognize two outstanding DAISY Award winners… (2024)

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Nurse Aide I (NA I) Training Program, starting October 7, 2024! This accelerated course is designed for entry-level Nurse Aide students to gain essential skills needed for patient care under the supervision of a nurse.Key Details: -Program Duration: 140 hours (42 hours classroom, 62 hours lab, 36 hours clinical). -Eligibility: Must be a current Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at HRMC. -Cost: Tuition-free with a one-year service commitment at HRMC. -Benefits: Learn while working, supportive environment, and high-quality training.Interested? Apply for a PCA position at https://lnkd.in/gJsHKwUe and then join our Nurse Aide I Training Program!For more info, contact Sarah Henry at sarah.henry@lpnt.net or 828.452.8357.Don’t miss this opportunity to start your healthcare career with us!

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Congratulations to David Wangerin-Lile, PA, HRMC's newest Purple Orchid Award winner! 💐 Purple Orchid honorees personify the remarkable patient experience at Haywood Regional Medical Center. These providers consistently demonstrate excellence through their compassionate care and are recognized as outstanding role models in our community. Purple orchids symbolize admiration and respect, qualities that David possesses and demonstrates daily.David's dedication and compassionate care have profoundly impacted our patients. David's nominator, who happened to be a patient, stated that David "cares about positive outcomes for his patients," and "he always listened, was here every day, and turned my experience into a learning opportunity for me." The nominator also shared that "David is a true leader. His impact will last a lifetime."As a provider specializing in psychiatric care, David works diligently in HRMC's Behavioral Health Unit. His compassion and expertise are evident not only in his patients' outcomes, but in their response to him as a healthcare provider.Join us in celebrating David's extraordinary dedication and the positive difference he makes every day. 🌷

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Haywood Regional Medical Center has added a new mammography unit, doubling our capacity for breast cancer screenings and introducing Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) starting in early August. This advanced imaging technique offers faster, more detailed diagnostics, especially for women with dense breast tissue. "Doubling our mammography capacity and introducing CEM underscores our dedication to providing the best possible care for our patients," says HRMC CEO Christopher Brown, RN.For more information, visit MyHaywoodRegional.com or call 828.456.7311. Let's prioritize early detection together! #BreastHealth #EarlyDetection #HRMC

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Many congratulations to HRMC Cardiac Sonographer Cherylann Parlette, RDCS, RCS on her recent retirement. Cherylann has served at Haywood Regional Medical Center for 21 years. We are honored to have benefited from her expertise and dedication to our hospital and our community! Join us in congratulating Cherylann on her well-deserved retirement.

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This week, we proudly celebrate the compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who play an essential role in our healthcare teams. Our CNAs are the heart and hands of patient care, providing vital support and comfort to those in need. Whether it’s a warm smile, a gentle touch, or a few comforting words, our dedicated CNAs bring light and hope to those who need it most.To our CNAs: we are incredibly grateful for each one of you and your dedication to our mission of delivering exceptional care. Thank you for your resilience, your compassion, and your extraordinary service.Happy National CNA Week! 🌼

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We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Natalie Ralph, primary care provider at Mountain Medical Associates, is the newest recipient of the Purple Orchid Award for Haywood Regional Medical Center! 🌺 The Purple Orchid Award is given to providers who personify the remarkable patient experience at HRMC, consistently demonstrating excellence through their extraordinary, compassionate care. Dr. Ralph's dedication to her patients is showcased by the meaningful nominations that were received directly from her patients. One of Dr. Ralph's patients remarked, "She is calm, patient, willing to discuss matters with you—and is understanding of outside influences on your health."Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ralph and thanking her for her invaluable contributions to Haywood Regional Medical Center and our community!

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We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to our medical staff at Haywood Regional Medical Center - Christine Kryger, a highly skilled Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Christine brings a wealth of experience in pulmonary, sleep medicine, and infectious disease management, having practiced since 2019 at Harris Pulmonary and Sleep Center in Sylva."We are thrilled to welcome Christine Kryger to our medical staff," said Chris Brown, RN, Haywood Regional Medical Center CEO. "Her expertise in pulmonary care, sleep medicine, and infectious disease will be invaluable to our team and will undoubtedly enhance the care we provide to our patients."Christine's arrival allows for the reopening of Pulmonary Associates of WNC in Clyde, providing essential access to pulmonary care in Haywood County. Christine will see patients daily in the clinic, located at 560 Leroy George Drive directly behind the hospital. She will maintain a clinical relationship with Harris Pulmonary and Sleep Center of Sylva, where she has practiced for over five years.To learn more, call 828.452.8355 or visit HaywoodMedicalGroup.com.

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