The first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived and was administered at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 19. A total of 202 people received the vaccine during the four-hour clinic. This included 47 residents of Eckerd Living Center, […]
By Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal The end of 2020 — a year none of us are likely to forget any time soon — is fast approaching, and for a while now, we’ve known that […]
Despite pleas from Dr. Patti Wheeler, the Hehn family, and CEO/CNO of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Tom Neal; commissioners recently voted 4 to 1 to deny water/sewer to HCA for proposed workforce housing on its property alongside the entrance […]
Mission Hospital and its sister hospitals in the region collected 129.31 pounds of opioid medications during its “Crush the Crisis” opioid take-back day on Saturday to help combat the nation’s opioid crisis. Community members participated […]
The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital workforce housing water and sewer request was turned down in a 4 to 1 vote at last Thursday’s town board meeting. I know some folks are disappointed and think it is a […]
Mission Health is hosting an opioid take back event to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and proper disposal of medications on Saturday, Oct. 24. Called “Crush the Crisis,” the event aligns with […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal said Breast Cancer Awareness Month offers an opportunity to celebrate advances in treatment and look ahead to enhanced screening options coming to the hospital Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness […]
Highlands Board of Commissioners tabled a request at Thursday’s monthly meeting from HCA Healthcare to supply water and sewer to a proposed workforce-housing development for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital until some issues regarding future use are resolved. […]
A message from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Tom Neal: As we learn more about how to live safely during a time of pandemic, I’ve heard some people declare that they’re grateful for the fact […]
Encourages community members not to interrupt their care, and new provider and program enhances care in the community Planning for a disaster is one thing, but actually living it brings its real meaning home. This […]