Hickory, NC - Frye Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR), for their continued commitment to fair employment practices with regards to military personnel in the National Guard and Reservists. 

The ESGR is a division of the Department of Defense.  Every U.S. state and territory has an ESGR committee.  North Carolina’s chapter has 110 volunteers who give their time to assist employers and military personnel through teaching, support, and mediation.  

The award’s proclamation reiterates Frye’s commitment to its employees serving in the armed forces. “We confirm that we abide by the USERA law.  Plus, we go far beyond that to help citizen soldiers and their families.  We have signed this to let the world know that we are morally responsible as well as legally responsible for our employees who are serving our country.” The award is on display at Frye.   

“North Carolina has the most patriotic employers in the U.S.  The way we look at it, we feel we have an obligation to these people because they are our brothers and sisters in the community,” said Bud L. Brown, State Chairman of the North Carolina ESGR Committee.

“We are pleased to be recognized for our commitment to the National Guard and Reservists. Frye is very proud of our employees who are serving their country around the world,” added Denny Bruns, President and CEO of Frye Regional Medical Center.

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care facility located at 420 North Center Street in Hickory, NC.  The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of Catawba County since 1911.  The hospital’s main campus includes a comprehensive heart center and cardiac rehab, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, pediatrics, center for neurosciences, cancer center and women’s pavilion.  Frye has several extended campuses to serve families throughout the area including: Frye Wellness and Education Center which houses the Center For Diabetes Self-Management Care, perinatal education and community wellness classes; South Campus for psychiatric services; Viewmont and Tate Surgery Centers; Vein and Wound Center/Infusion Care; Pain Center; Piedmont Therapy, offering sports and industrial rehabilitation; an urgent care facility; FryeCare, an outpatient diagnostic facility; Alexander Campus, which provides 24 hour emergency care along with diagnostic and laboratory services and infusion care; plus HealthPoint, which provides extensive industrial services and programs to employers.

Frye Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about the hospital, visit www.fryemedctr.com.