At the Thursday, Jan. 16 Town Board meeting, Chairman of the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation Board, Dr. Walter Clark, told commissioners about the Foundation’s work over its inaugural year, explaining how its new mission (and name) […]
The Highlands Bolivian Mission is holding its semi-annual fundraiser, the All Male Beauty Pageant at the Highlands Playhouse on October 7. The show starts at 8 pm, but there is a free wine bar sponsored […]
I am fortunate to have recently been given the privilege of practicing at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH) as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. It has been my honor to have been greeted […]
The meeting room at the Cashiers Rec Park was jam packed with concerned citizens who lined the walls to hear from a group who are upset over the lack of doctors in the area on […]
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 […]
The 60-plus-year healthcare legacy that started humbly in Highlands and expanded to the Cashiers community is a rare gem that community members and providers alike cherish. We’re uniquely fortunate that the high caliber of care […]
To help sustain the foster home, the Mission started the Mama Joanna Guest House, an eight-room structure to house volunteers that come frequently to this part of Bolivia from all over the world. In our […]
Mission Health is implementing its Visitor Limitation Policy and asking patients’ family members and friends to limit hospital visits, effective Jan. 3. Visitors younger than 12 and those who do not feel well are encouraged […]
Today I will travel to Raleigh to meet with the North Carolina Attorney General and his staff. I will address the impending sale of Mission Healthcare facilities, including our hospital, to Hospital Corporation of America […]
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 […]
During the Sept. 20 Town Board meeting, Mayor Pat Taylor spoke his mind. It’s hard to say which issue riled him the most – the “modernization” of NC 106, tractor-trailers on the Gorge Road, the […]
Purchase agreement ensures access to high quality care for everyone in western North Carolina and provides exceptional protections for rural communities Mission Health’s Board of Directors announced on Aug. 31 that Mission Health and HCA Healthcare (HCA) […]
Dogwood Health Trust (Dogwood) a recently formed North Carolina nonprofit, private non-operating foundation, announced additions to its initial Board of Directors on Aug. 23. Dogwood Health Trust will become operational only if the contemplated transaction […]