Angel Medical Center in Franklin, North Carolina. Celebrating 100 Years of Caring for Our Community. That's the plain English version. Impersonate another person.
At Angel Medical Center, we believe that patient and family-centered care is the best approach to achieve successful outcomes in health care, and the cornerstones of that approach are dignity and respect. Equally important are information sharing, participation, and collaboration. Patients, families, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals form a partnership that benefits everyone. We define a family member as anyone the patient designates as important. Families are not just visitors; they are essential in patient care and decision-making. Every staff member at Angel Medical Center is dedicated to this approach. We combine patient-centered care with modern medicine, advanced technology, compassion, and care provided by loved ones to reach our ultimate goal - to provide the best care and outcomes for patients. We exist to identify and respond to the health and wellness needs of the region, partnering with patients, families and friends through a comprehensive approach to healing that ministers to the mind, body and spirit. Notice to Patients: No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. This also includes the following clinics:
Angel Primary Care, General Surgery Franklin, Angel Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Mission Health Center Franklin and Mission My Care Now - Franklin. Disclaimer for Social Media:
Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. We look forward to hearing your stories and experiences at Mission Health through any of our online outlets. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional. Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. Here it is in legal language:
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Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights. Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion. Post advertisements or solicitations of business. Post chain letters or pyramid schemes. Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments. Post the same note more than once or "spam." Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
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12/30/2025
Every year, millions of people set , but most don’t make it past , the second Friday in January. It’s not about simply lacking willpower – the key is setting resolutions that work with your brain instead of against it. Learn how with these tips: https://bit.ly/3Nntmtp
12/30/2025
SAVE THE DATE: Angel Medical Center is excited to offer a FREE stroke support group. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, from 2 to 3 pm in the hospital cafeteria and will be facilitated by Matt McCoy with Stronger Together, along with members of our Angel Medical Center stroke team. The Angel Medical Center Stroke Support Group is designed to provide stroke survivors and their caregivers with the opportunity to network and support each other, while also learning about resources available to them at Angel Medical Center and throughout the community. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Angel Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH), demonstrating our capabilities for providing evidence-based treatment during even the most complex strokes. For more information, call 828-369-4491.
12/29/2025
Starting 2026 with a bang? 🎆 If your festivities involve fireworks, remember to celebrate safely. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people were injured by fireworks in 2024. Burns were the most common injury, making up 37% of all fireworks-related emergency room visits.
🏥 For serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical, and you can always find help fast at a local emergency room. Know where to go if you or a loved one needs emergency care: https://bit.ly/3YSIZLS
For complex cases, specialized care is available through the Mission Burn and Wound Center, located at Mission Hospital , our burn specialists provide services to residents from across Western North Carolina. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MSFzX3
12/25/2025
We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
As 2025 draws to a close, we send a heartfelt thank you to our doctors, nurses and all colleagues who show up every day to care for our patients, communities and each other. We’re proud to be part of our broader HCA Healthcare network, which supports over 44 million patient encounters each year across 190 hospitals and more than 2,300 sites of care. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
12/21/2025
This holiday season, Angel Medical Center staff participated in HCA Healthcare’s annual Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows canned food drive and food sculpture contest. Angel Medical Center not only collected more than 1,000 cans of food, but were also named the winner of the HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division food sculpture contest. As winners of the sculpture contest, the hospital earned a cash donation from HCA Healthcare to benefit the food pantry of their choice.
The $15,000 donation and collected food items were presented to Macon County Care Network to help support their mission of providing food and other assistance to those in need in our community.
The canned food sculpture depicted a lighthouse and was constructed from 1012 cans of food, 44 large bags of noodles and six large bags of rice. The sculpture also featured a revolving light. The sculpture was created by Rick VanGilder, Angel Medical Center Program Manager, and a team of hospital volunteers including Gay Todsen, JD Minnix, Beverly Minnix and Randi VanGilder.
HCA Healthcare’s commitment to community goes beyond clinical care. Since 1998, the HCA Healthcare Foundation has provided over $300 million to more than 14,000 community organizations through grants and gift matching.
12/20/2025
If you’re not feeling merry and bright this holiday season, you’re not alone. The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also bring anxiety and emotional strain. Knowing the symptoms of depression can help you recognize when you’re feeling more than seasonal stress.
If you’re struggling with depression, these tips from the National Alliance on Mental Illness may help you manage it better so you can enjoy holiday festivities:
🎯 Be aware of your personal triggers.
✍️ Try journaling or writing a gratitude list to shift your perspective.
📅 Do your best to avoid overscheduling – it’s okay to say no.
🛑 Set boundaries with people who make you feel negative emotions.
🧘 Make time for relaxation, deep breathing or meditation to help ease stress.
🍷 Drink in moderation as alcohol can amplify negative emotions.
Across our broader HCA Healthcare system of care, we are part of an integrated network of mental health and wellness facilities, comprising over 50 inpatient facilities and more than 200 outpatient programs across 15 states. If you’re looking for mental health support, we’re here for you. Learn more about Mission Health's mental health and wellness services: https://bit.ly/3MULJpn
If you live in the U.S. and you’re in emotional distress or concerned about a loved one, you can also call or text the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or start a live chat with a crisis counselor at https://bit.ly/4qeoC7G any time, day or night.
12/20/2025
Angel Medical Center is proud to celebrate our two latest BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award recipients, Tori from our laboratory, and Claire from our acute care department! Tori was commended for her upbeat attitude, friendliness and ability to connect with patients. Claire was praised for her kindness, compassion, teamwork and dedication to patient care.
The BEE Award recognizes the extraordinary care and compassion provided by our non-nursing clinical support staff.
Thank you, Tori and Claire, for all you do!
12/18/2025
Congratulations to Shanae, Angel Medical Center’s fall 2025 DAISY Award winner! Shanae, a nurse in our ED, received four nominations — each praising her for her extraordinary nursing skills, positive attitude and for the compassionate care she provides for every patient.
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day.
Do you know an extraordinary nurse who deserves recognition for the skillful, compassionate care they provide? Nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award today! https://bit.ly/4qbiCfW
12/13/2025
is an irregular or rapid heartbeat, also known as atrial fibrillation (AFib), often triggered by binge drinking. Alcohol consumption tends to spike between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day so, while holiday heart syndrome can happen any time of year, it's most common during the holiday season. And it can show up when you least expect it – especially after too much alcohol, stress or salty food – so be on the lookout for these warning signs:
If you notice any of these symptoms, it could be more than just the holiday hustle and bustle. Know where to go in case of an emergency: https://bit.ly/44r0PsV
Want to learn how to protect your heart this holiday season? Get the facts: https://bit.ly/4pB3GrF
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ initiative, nationally supported by the HCA Healthcare Foundation and advanced through our larger HCA Healthcare network, empowers people living with AFib or stroke to better manage their condition.
12/12/2025
Essential screenings like mammograms and other imaging exams are vital to staying on top of your health and detecting conditions in their earliest and most treatable stages.
Your loved ones depend on you. So, show up for them and yourself by prioritizing your health.
At Mission Health, we know it can be challenging to make time for screenings, so we’ve made scheduling easy. You can schedule at the hospital nearest you here: https://bit.ly/4rOQPnn
Find out if you are a candidate for weight-loss surgery based on any current health care conditions and how your weight affects your quality of life.
12/08/2025
Chest pain feels different for everyone – it can be a dull ache or a sudden, sharp stabbing sensation. Regardless of how it feels, it’s important to take chest pain seriously. If the discomfort sticks around, it could be a sign of a more serious, potentially life-threatening condition like a heart attack or a blood clot.
Last year across our broader HCA Healthcare network, our emergency rooms saw nearly 838,000 visits related to cardiac complaints. You know your body better than anyone. If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts. And if your chest pain is severe or accompanied by any of the symptoms shown here, seek emergency care immediately. Know where to find an emergency room near you: https://bit.ly/44hroAx
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Angel Medical Center is a full-service, community hospital serving Macon and the surrounding counties. Located in Franklin, N.C., Angel Medical Center is a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital offering inpatient services that include a women’s and children’s health unit, an intensive care unit, and a medical and surgical unit.
Outpatient services include a wound clinic, chemotherapy services, a full laboratory, digital mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, rehab therapy, as well as surgical and endoscopy services. The hospital also operates the Angel Urgent Care Center and Angel Home Health & Hospice.
Angel Medical Center is a member of Mission Health–recognized in 2018 as one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems by IBM Watson Health, formerly known as Truven Health Analytics, for a remarkable sixth time in the past seven years.
Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. We look forward to hearing your stories and experiences at Mission Health through any of our online outlets. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional.
Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. That's the plain English version.
Here it is in legal language: By posting any comments, posts or other material on Mission Health-sponsored social media networks, you give Mission Health the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose in any form and on any media. You also agree that you will not:
Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights.
Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion.
Post advertisements or solicitations of business.
Post chain letters or pyramid schemes.
Impersonate another person.
Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments.
Post the same note more than once or "spam."
Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
Remove communications that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform with these Terms and Conditions.
Terminate a user's access to the social network upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Edit or delete any communications posted on the social network, regardless of whether such communications violate these standards.
