News
-
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.
Learn more -
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.
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
Psychiatrist Dr. Javier Rojas Joins Frye Regional’s Medical Staff
January 24, 2019(HICKORY, NC, Jan. 24, 2019) – Frye Regional Medical Center welcomes psychiatrist Javier Rojas, MD, to its active medical staff. Dr. Rojas treats a wide range of behavioral health-related medical conditions in adult patients including depression, bipolar and mood disorders, psychosis, schizophrenic disorders, dementia-related behaviors, anxiety, panic attacks,…
Learn more -
Debra Cooper, DO, Joins Medical Staff of Frye Regional Medical Center
January 11, 2019HICKORY, NC – Frye Regional Medical Center welcomes primary care physician Debra Cooper, DO, to its active medical staff. Dr. Cooper brings more than a decade of clinical experience to our community and offers a wide range of medical services. She joins Frye Regional’s medical staff from Concentra, a division of Select Medical based in Addison,…
Learn more -
Frye Regional Medical Center Earns Another ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety in Leapfrog’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Score
November 27, 2018HICKORY, N.C., Nov. 20, 2018 – Frye Regional Medical Center was awarded its ninth consecutive ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to…
Learn more -
Frye Employees Give Out “Blessing Bags” To Help Community
November 22, 2018(Nov. 20, 2018, Hickory, NC) -- When the big Frye box truck pulled up at the Hickory Soup Kitchen on Monday, it was filled to the brim with generous donations of Frye Regional employees. Warm items for winter—socks, gloves, hats; healthy and nourishing snacks; and basic hygiene items including lip balm and toiletry kits—the truck was filled with…
Learn more -
LifePoint Health Honors David Asherbraner with 2018 Companywide Mercy Award
September 24, 2018Brentwood, Tennessee (September 24, 2018) – LifePoint Health has named David Asherbraner from Frye Regional Medical Center the recipient of the 2018 companywide Mercy Award. Asherbraner, who serves as manager of asset management and transport, was recognized for his exemplary dedication to caring for others and for inspiring his fellow employees to join him in his…
Learn more -
Lace Up: Frye’s Making Communities Healthier 5k Scheduled For Saturday, Sept. 22
August 30, 2018Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC), in partnership with Fleet Feet Sports Hickory, is hosting the Making Communities Healthier 5k walk/run and one-mile fun run on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. in downtown Hickory at Frye’s campus. This year’s event again benefits the Backpack Program of Catawba County, which provides food each week during the school year to…
Learn more -
American Heart and Stroke Association Awards Frye Regional Four 2018 Quality Awards For Heart and Stroke Care
August 20, 2018The American Heart and Stroke Association (AHA) has awarded Frye Regional Medical Center four quality awards recognizing the hospital’s Heart and Stroke Center. Frye is a 2018 recipient of the: Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Gold Plus and Silver NSTEMI Achievement Awards American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines Heart Failure – Gold Plus and…
Learn more