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Information on MRSA Available at WestCare Health System PDF Print E-mail

WestCare Health System is committed to preventing the spread of MRSA, a type of staph bacteria, and other infections. Download the free informational booklet or pick one up in the lobby of Harris Regional Hospital, Swain County Hospital or WestCare Medical Park of Franklin.

 
WestCare Golf Tournament May 16th to Benefit Chaplaincy Fund PDF Print E-mail

WestCare Health System will hold its first golf tournament Friday, May 16, at the Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier. The tournament will benefit the WestCare Health System chaplaincy program, which provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, their families and WestCare staff at Harris Regional Hospital, Swain County Hospital, Mountain Trace Nursing Center and WestCare Home Health & Hospice. The chaplaincy program is led by Chaplain Ron Allen and includes 15 volunteer chaplains at Harris Regional Hospital and five at Swain County Hospital.

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Corporate and hole sponsorships are available. The tournament play will be Captain’s Choice and will feature prizes for first and second place of flights, hole-in-one, closest to the pin, putting contest, longest drive and the "Halo Award", a challenge for church teams.

For more information on the tournament call the WestCare Foundation at (828) 586-7669 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
10th Annual "Spirit of the Smokies" Car Show June 14th PDF Print E-mail

The 10th Annual "Spirit of the Smokies" Car Show will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14th in the parking lot in front of Harris Regional Hospital. There is no admission fee. A $1 donation is suggested for all spectators. The event benefits WestCare Health System's Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services which has helped 200 people over the last year alone. Trophies will be awarded to the top 20 vehicles in addition to Dealer's Choice, Law Enforcement Choice, People's Choice, Ugliest Vehicle and "Best of Show" in memory of Billy Ray Bryson. Additional activities include prize drawings for gifts donated by community businesses, an original watercolor painting by artist Pamela Haddock and a quilt from The Quilted Gingerbread House. $10 charge for all vehicles pre-registered and $15 the day of the event. For more information call the WestCare Foundation & Grants office at (828) 586-7669.

 

 
Dr. Java Now Open at Harris Regional Hospital PDF Print E-mail

“We Proudly Brew Starbucks® Coffee”

“Dr. Java” is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in the lobby of Harris Regional Hospital. We proudly brew Starbucks® coffee. Dr. Java will also serve a variety of homemade bakery items and treats.