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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 Frye Regional Medical Center, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a…
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Lifepoint Health Honors Jackie Mcelyea with 2025 Companywide Mercy Award
September 04, 2025Lifepoint Health®, a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier, has named Jackie Mcelyea of Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, the recipient of its 2025 companywide Mercy Award.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes Two Lung Specialists
September 03, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Niranjana Chellappa, MD, and Chhabindra Nepal, MD, have joined the FryeCare Lung Center team. Both physicians specialize in pulmonary and critical care medicine, bringing extensive experience, academic achievement and a patient-centered approach to the greater Hickory community.
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How to Protect Your Child from Fall Viruses like Flu, RSV, and COVID
September 03, 2025In warmer parts of the country like Hickory, NC, respiratory virus season can begin as early as September and stretch well into the winter. With kids back in school, viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 start spreading quickly – especially among young children whose immune systems are still developing. As a parent, you can take steps now to help protect…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes Caroline Robbins, PA-C
September 02, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Caroline Robbins, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant, to its cardiovascular care team.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes Paul Boone, MD
September 02, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Paul Boone, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in reconstructive spinal surgery, to its medical staff.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Earns U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award
August 19, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital and a Duke Health affiliate in Heart, has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Pacemaker Implantation.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes Jonathan Mayl, MD
August 04, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jonathan Mayl, MD, a board-certified cardiologist, to its cardiovascular care team.
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 01, 2025Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Graduate Nurses
July 14, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, welcomed its newest cohort of graduate nurses during a special signing day event celebrating the official launch of their nursing careers.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Expands Behavioral Health Services
July 09, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center's addition of inpatient beds in its Behavioral Health unit demonstrates ongoing commitment to mental health.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Welcomes Amy Rollins, FNP-BC
July 07, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Rollins, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, who is now providing family medicine services to patients in Catawba and surrounding counites.
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Frye Regional Medical Center's Nicholas Seiler Named 2025 Elton Hawley Athletic Trainer of the Year
July 01, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Nicholas (Nick) Seiler, regional manager of sports medicine and community outreach, has been named the 2025 Elton Hawley Athletic Trainer of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Partners with Catawba County Schools to Inspire Future Health Care Professionals
June 26, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint facility, collaborated with Catawba County Schools to launch its inaugural Med Camp, a dynamic and immersive program designed to inspire high school students to pursue careers in health care.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Marks 400 Stroke-Reducing Heart Procedures for AFib Patients
June 18, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint facility and Duke Health affiliate in heart care, has completed 400 procedures using a minimally invasive implant—a key advancement in stroke prevention for individuals with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib).
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Frye Regional Medical Center Hosts 2025 Eastern Division Patient Experience Summit
June 13, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, A Duke LifePoint Hospital, hosts the 2025 Eastern Division Patient Experience Summit, emphasizing the importance of quality care for all patients.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Offers Lung Cancer Screening
June 05, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, now offers low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening to help detect lung cancer in patients who meet specific eligibility criteria.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Expands Services with New Practice
June 02, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint hospital, announces the addition of FryeCare Gastroenterology to its growing list of specialty services. The new practice is located at 1771 Tate Blvd. SE, Suite 101, Hickory, NC.
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Frye Regional Medical Center and UnitedHealthcare Reach New Agreement
June 02, 2025Following months of negotiations, we are pleased to share Frye Regional Medical Center has reached a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Invests Over $250 Million in 2024
May 29, 2025Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has released its 2024 Community Benefit Report, highlighting more than $250 million invested to expand access to health care, support employees and strengthen the economic well-being of the Unifour region.
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