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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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COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
March 25, 2020Testing FAQ – How do I get tested for COVID-19?(HICKORY, NC) While not everyone needs to be tested for COVID-19, we have assembled a few frequently asked questions to help you and your loved ones make a decision about seeking care or testing.At this time, tests for COVID-19 require a provider order. Visiting a provider does not necessarily mean you need testing or…
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How Frye Is Preparing for Coronavirus
March 10, 2020Hickory, NC – Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality care and ensuring the safety of our patients, employees, providers, volunteers, and visitors. We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking the necessary steps to ensure we are fully prepared to care for patients, in…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Limits Visitation Due to Increased Seasonal Flu Activity
March 10, 2020Due to increased flu activity and high levels of respiratory viruses in the community, Frye Regional Medical Center is implementing temporary seasonal flu visitor restrictions currently in effect since January 10, 2020 and remain in place until flu activity decreases. Only immediate family members ages 13 and older are permitted to visit - if healthy. Please see…
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FryeCare Women’s Services Welcomes Two New Providers
March 02, 2020Hickory, NC FryeCare Women’s Services welcomes two new OB/GYN providers to the FryeCare network: Jamie Fultz, DO Julie Farrow, MD From adolescence, motherhood to menopause, our women’s services team is here to meet our patients needs through all stages of life. Dr. Fultz practices osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). OMT is for anyone. She…
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Heart Failure Patients, Let Us Show You The Love:
January 31, 2020Hickory, NC (Jan. 31, 2020) Frye Regional Medical Center is kicking off Heart Month in February by treating heart failure patients and their guests to a free educational event, “Let Us Show You The Love.” It will be held on February 12, 2020. Guests can drop-in anytime from 2 - 5 pm at Frye Regional Medical Center’s Heart Tower Lobby, 420 N Center…
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Zephyr Valve Treatment Option Now Offered For Patients With Severe COPD/Emphysema
January 22, 2020(HICKORY, N.C., Jan. 22, 2020) – Frye Regional Medical Center is now offering a new lung valve treatment for patients with severe COPD/emphysema. Recently approved by the FDA under their “Breakthrough Devices” status, the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment represents a major advancement because it is the first minimally invasive procedure to…
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Five Local Providers Open FryeCare Neurology This Week
December 18, 2019Hickory, NC (Dec. 17, 2019) Frye Regional Medical Center welcomes five patient care providers who will continue to deliver quality neurology care and treatment to its patients under a new name, Frye Care Neurology. Formerly known as Novant Health Neurology-Hickory, the following providers will be based in the same location, using the same phone number at…
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Pain Medicine Specialist Jacob Wang MD Joins Frye Regional’s Medical Staff
August 21, 2019(HICKORY, NC, Aug. 21, 2019) – Frye Regional Medical Center welcomes pain medicine specialist Jacob Wang, MD, to its active medical staff. Dr. Wang treats a wide range of pain-related medical conditions including radiculopathy, migraine headaches, shingles, failed back surgery, spinal fractures, cancer pain, neuralgias, diabetic neuropathies and low back and…
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Frye Regional Announces 2019 Community Heart and Stroke Walk
April 27, 2019(Hickory, NC, April 16, 2019) – It’s time to lace up your sneakers for the 2019 Frye Regional Heart and Stroke Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Moretz Sports Complex track. Attendees are encouraged to register online for this free community health awareness event and survivor celebration by visiting…
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Frye Regional Medical Center Offers Robotic Technology for Joint Replacement Surgery
February 21, 2019(HICKORY, N.C., Feb. 20, 2019) – Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC) today announced that it began offering robotic technology for joint replacement surgery in February, making it the first hospital in the area to utilize this advanced equipment to enhance patient care. Surgeons who are specially trained to use the new system will initially use it for total and…
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