Mission Health recently announced that Jackie Medland, PhD, RN, plans to step down as chief executive officer and chief nursing officer of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Mission Health also announced that Timothy Layman, DNP, RN, will be […]
As we enter summer here in Highlands, Cashiers and the surrounding communities, our area’s population typically skyrockets, as does the need for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s services. I’d like to welcome those who return year after year […]
Nursing is a job unlike many others. Not only do nurses take care of a patient’s-medical needs, but their bedside manner is often what makes the difference in a patient’s journey through the medical process. […]
The Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA) helicopter is once again flying across the mountains of western North Carolina directly to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The new helipad, adjacent to the hospital Emergency Department, reduces overall patient transport […]
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has been recognized by Business North Carolina in its 2019 list of Top Patient Picks. This recognition is determined using patient-satisfaction data from the standardized, nationally administered Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers […]
At Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH), we are engaged in a constant quest for quality. In fact, our clinical care team plays a critical role in guiding us to solutions for overall improvement in the patient care […]
Once the renovations began on the H-C Hospital campus some years ago – especially the Emergency Room upgrade – the helipad that was used by MAMA alongside the front entrance area was closed. MAMA began […]
November may be one of the most beautiful times on our Plateau – leaves turn fiery colors, the sky is a dramatic blue, and the air is crisp. It’s easy to forget that we don’t […]
Celebrate 30+-year legacy of Dr. Patti Wheeler, moderator of October’s Evening With the Docs Last month we were pleased to share the announcement of the much-anticipated agreement between Mission Health and HCA Healthcare, which is […]
What We’re Doing Now and Plans for the Future As the summer winds down, we prepare for a stunning natural art exhibit on the Plateau, where leaves change color and move with the wind. Highlands-Cashiers […]