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| About WestCare Health System |
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WestCare Health System is a growing, well-respected, non-profit health care provider that delivers a full spectrum of health care for over 80,000 people living in four counties. Nestled in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, WestCare is comprised of two hospitals, Harris Regional Hospital , an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC and Swain County Hospital , a 48-bed facility located in Bryson City. The System also owns three medical parks, WestCare Medical Park of Franklin located in Macon County, WestCare Medical Park of Bryson City located in Swain County and WestCare Medical Park of Sylva located in Jackson County. In addition, WestCare owns and operates Mountain Trace Nursing Center , a 100-bed skilled nursing center and day respite program located in the small Jackson County town of Webster. WestCare also operates Mountain Regional Cancer Centers , two state of the art radiation therapy facilities providing all aspects of comprehensive radiation therapy services. WestCare Health System spans four counties in western North Carolina, covering Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon counties. Western North Carolina ranks high among the most desirable places in America to live. The region offers spectacular mountain scenery, a moderate year-round climate and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. The small-town and rural lifestyles that make the area so attractive to newcomers are enhanced by the closeness of Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Knoxville, all within easy driving distance. WestCare is situated in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains. Elevations in the area range from just over 1,000 feet to more than 6,600 feet. The Nantahala National Forest, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, as well as the Nantahala, the Little Tennessee and the Tuckaseegee rivers intensify the area's great natural beauty WestCare Health System was formed in February 1997 with the establishment of a combination business agreement between Harris Regional Hospital and Swain County Hospital to develop a full spectrum of health services for Western North Carolina. WestCare employs almost 1200 full and part time employees and has a medical staff of over 90 physicians representing 22 specialties. WestCare is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is drawn from community leaders in each of the four primary counties it serves. WestCare is managed and operated by the people of Western North Carolina... for the people of Western North Carolina.
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68 Hospital Rd. - Sylva, North Carolina 28779 - (828) 586-7000