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Frye Regional Medical Center Introduces New Heart Device That Reduces the Risk of Stroke
August 22, 2022Patient successfully implanted with first WATCHMAN left atrial appendage closure device
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 09, 2022Tips on how to set your child and family up for a healthy return to school
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Frye Regional Medical Center Receives National Designation as a Comprehensive Center for Bariatric Surgery
July 28, 2022MBSAQIP accreditation recognizes Frye Regional’s commitment to safe, high-quality care for surgical weight loss patients
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Frye Regional Medical Center Names Mercy Award Winner
June 17, 2022Frye Regional Medical Center recently announced that Cynthia (Cyndi) Lindsay has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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Rod Harkleroad to Step Down as Leader of Frye Regional Medical Center
June 15, 2022Frye Regional Medical Center today announced that Rod Harkleroad, CEO, will step down from his role, effective July 8, 2022. Harkleroad, who has been with Frye Regional since 2020, has been promoted to Market President of HighPoint Health System, a large LifePoint market spanning middle Tennessee. Chris Brown, COO, will assume the role as interim CEO, and a national search for a permanent leader has been initiated.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
May 10, 2022HICKORY, 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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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces 2022 Childbirth Education Classes
January 26, 2022HICKORY, 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 education classes for the whole family. The Birthing Center staff…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Earns HeartCARE Center Designation
January 18, 2022Frye 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…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces New Chief Operating Officer
December 02, 2021Frye 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, effective…
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 01, 2021A lung cancer screening exam is a painless screening that usually takes less than a minute to complete, but it’s benefits can last far longer.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Nurse Named to State’s “Great 100”
October 26, 2021Jessica 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, 2021Cheryl 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, 2021If you are a woman 40 and older, you should be including an annual mammogram in your yearly health journey.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Named ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital’
October 04, 2021Frye 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…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Receives National Stroke and Heart Failure Quality Achievement Awards
September 28, 2021Frye Regional Medical Center Receives National Stroke and Heart Failure Quality Achievement Awards American Heart Association recognizes Frye Regional Medical Center for commitment to quality stroke and heart failure care HICKORY, NC (September 22, 2021) – Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, has received…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Receives National Awards for STEMI and NSTEMI Heart Attack Treatment
September 28, 2021Frye Regional Medical Center Receives National Awards for STEMI and NSTEMI Heart Attack Treatment American Heart Association recognizes Frye Regional Medical Center for commitment to quality, efficient care for heart attacks HICKORY, NC (September 28, 2021) – Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, has received the American Heart…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Announces Appointment of Chief Medical Officer
July 27, 2021Frye Regional Medical Center has named Philip Greene, MD, as the chief medical officer (CMO) of Frye Regional Medical Center, effective July 12, 2021. Dr. Greene will oversee quality management, physician development and medical staff guidance for the hospital and its affiliated physician network.
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Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes
May 11, 2021What is a hero? Maya Angelou famously said, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” Every May, hospitals and communities across the country recognize and celebrate frontline healthcare heroes over the course of several weeks.
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Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies & Equipment for Frye Regional Medical Center
March 30, 2020Hickory, NC – In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Frye Regional Medical Center is accepting donations of unused medical equipment and protective supplies. This move is part of our ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of…
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