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Frye Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 10, 2022
HICKORY, NC (May 10, 2022) – Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Frye Regional’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. “We are very pleased with this high mark, which...
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
February 8, 2022
How Healthy is Your Heart? By Srinivas Mikkilineni, MD, Cardiologist Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men...
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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces 2022 Childbirth Education Classes
January 26, 2022
HICKORY, NC (January 26, 2022) – The new year is a time for new beginnings – and Frye Regional Medical Center wants to help those expecting a new family member to be fully prepared for this special experience. The Birthing Center at Frye Regional offers a wide range of free childbirth...
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Frye Regional Medical Center Earns HeartCARE Center Designation
January 18, 2022
Frye Regional Medical Center Earns HeartCARE Center Designation American College of Cardiology recognizes hospital for providing high quality cardiovascular care HICKORY, NC (January 18, 2021) – Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has received the prestigious HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This is...
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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces New Chief Operating Officer
December 2, 2021
Frye Regional Medical Center Announces New Chief Operating Officer Chris Brown, RN, brings over a decade of executive leadership experience to new role HICKORY, NC (December 2, 2021) – Frye Regional Medical Center has named Chris Brown, RN, as the chief operating officer (COO) of Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital,...
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 1, 2021
A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver By Lakshmi Kallur, MD, Pulmonologist, FryeCare Lung Center
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Frye Regional Medical Center Nurse Named to State’s “Great 100”
October 26, 2021
Jessica Bumgarner Selected for Esteemed List of North Carolina Nurses
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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces Appointment of Chief Nursing Officer
October 20, 2021
Cheryl Jacobs, RN, brings 25 years of clinical and administrative experience to her new role
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Get Your Mammogram: It’s an Hour That Could Save Your Life
October 14, 2021
Get Your Mammogram: It’s an Hour That Could Save Your Life By Jamie Fultz, DO, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, FryeCare Women’s Services
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Frye Regional Medical Center Named ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital’
October 4, 2021
Frye Regional Medical Center Named ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital’ The Birthing Center at Frye Regional is the First in the Northwestern Region of North Carolina to achieve the prestigious designation HICKORY, NC (October 4, 2021) – Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly Hospital designation after a...
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