Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center Frye Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Hickory, North Carolina.

A part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley Region since 1911 with a commitment to high quality and compassionate care. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, which is home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, General and Vascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, and Women's Center with a Level III NICU. The health system also includes a 32-bed Emergency Department, 29-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and the Frye Regional South Campus, an 81-bed adult behavioral health hospital. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR VISIT THE NEAREST EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY. Please note that information, including personal and health information, posted to this page is generally accessible by others. To protect your privacy, PLEASE DO NOT SHARE OR COMMUNICATE ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION ON OR THROUGH THIS PAGE. By posting to this site, you assume any risks associated with the sharing of this information. Frye Regional Medical Center expressly disclaims any obligations under federal or state health privacy laws for information contained in such posts. For more information on Facebook’s privacy practices and terms and conditions, please review the policies and terms applicable to the third-party site. We are not responsible for the privacy and security practices of those other websites, applications, and/or platforms or the information they may collect (which may include IP address). You should contact such third parties directly to determine their respective privacy policies. Links to any other websites or content do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by us of the linked website, platform, and/or content. For more information on Frye Regional Medical Center’s privacy and security practices related to our services, please visit our website. We use this page to share content about our facility, team, community, health observances, and general health education. Please be respectful, and note that while we do not regularly review or remove content from this page, we reserve the right to review and remove posts or comments that are, among other things, abusive, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, obscene, violate the law, promote unrelated offerings, link to external sites, or may otherwise risk harm to any person.

03/11/2026

Taking care of yourself includes caring for your mental well-being. Support is available for you today, tomorrow and whenever you need it. Visit our website to learn more about our behavioral health services.

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding teamwork behind Frye Regional’s 2025 Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening Commun...
03/10/2026

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding teamwork behind Frye Regional’s 2025 Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening Community Awareness honor from Lifepoint Health.

This recognition reflects the dedication, collaboration and compassion our providers, clinical teams and outreach partners bring to advancing early detection and expanding access to care. Together, we remain committed to making our community healthier.

Frye Regional’s Thoracic Oncology Program is designed to improve lung health services through early lung cancer screening, smoking cessation support and coordinated multidisciplinary care among pulmonology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and thoracic surgery.

For more information, to complete a self-guided Lung Health Assessment, or to request a consultation with FryeCare Thoracic Oncology Clinic, visit FryeMedCtr.com/lung-care or call 828.315.4TOC (4862).

03/10/2026

Your safety is at the heart of everything we do. This Patient Safety Awareness Week, we’re proud to specialize in YOU and remain committed to providing you and your family with safe, high-quality care as part of our mission of making communities healthier.

Many people live with lymphedema symptoms without realizing treatment is available.During Lymphedema Awareness Month, ou...
03/10/2026

Many people live with lymphedema symptoms without realizing treatment is available.

During Lymphedema Awareness Month, our certified lymphedema specialist, Tennisha Mitchell, OTR/L, CLT-ALM, CPST, joined our media partners at WHKY to talk about how to recognize the signs of lymphedema, why early treatment matters and how specialized therapy can help reduce swelling and improve quality of life.

At Frye Regional Medical Center, our rehabilitation team offers advanced lymphedema care to help patients manage symptoms and stay active.

If you or a loved one experiences persistent swelling in the arms or legs, please call 828.315.3186 to learn more about our therapy services.

Thank you to WHKY for helping us share important health information with our community. 💙

🌟 STAR Award – February Honoree 🌟 Congratulations to our February STAR Award honoree, Mikayla Ray, CNA!Frye Regional Med...
03/06/2026

🌟 STAR Award – February Honoree 🌟

Congratulations to our February STAR Award honoree, Mikayla Ray, CNA!

Frye Regional Medical Center’s Shining Through Acts of Resilience (STAR) Award honors CNAs and unit secretaries who demonstrate compassion, resilience and dedication to patient care.

Mikayla is honored for her courage, awareness and quick action during an unexpected emergency. While escorting a patient from the CT department, she noticed a visitor whose shirt pocket was on fire due to an ignited cell phone. Mikayla immediately intervened, quickly containing the flames and preventing serious injury. The visitor’s family later expressed heartfelt gratitude for her swift response.

Mikayla’s actions reflect the vigilance, compassion and commitment to safety that define Frye Regional’s care team.

Please join us in congratulating Mikayla on this well-deserved recognition. 💛

🌼 DAISY Award – February Honoree 🌼 Congratulations to Kimberly Eckard, Float Pool RN, BSN, on receiving the February DAI...
03/05/2026

🌼 DAISY Award – February Honoree 🌼

Congratulations to Kimberly Eckard, Float Pool RN, BSN, on receiving the February DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Kimberly is recognized for her compassionate, patient-centered care and steady presence during difficult moments. A patient shared that during an unexpected hospitalization, Kimberly provided calm reassurance through multiple days of testing, treatments and medication changes. By taking time to explain each step of care, Kimberly helped the patient feel informed, supported and confident in the care being provided. The patient expressed heartfelt gratitude for her professionalism, kindness and the meaningful difference she made during a challenging experience.

Thank you, Kimberly, for the exceptional care you provide every day. 💙

Who are the women you’re celebrating today? In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women whose leader...
03/05/2026

Who are the women you’re celebrating today?

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women whose leadership, courage, strength and compassion have shaped our nation and continue to make a difference every day. We’re especially grateful for the many skilled and dedicated women who serve in a variety of roles to help us achieve our mission of making communities healthier.

Congratulations to our January STAR Award honoree, Laura Ugarte Orellana, CNA!Frye Regional Medical Center’s Shining Thr...
03/04/2026

Congratulations to our January STAR Award honoree, Laura Ugarte Orellana, CNA!

Frye Regional Medical Center’s Shining Through Acts of Resilience (STAR) Award honors CNAs and unit secretaries who demonstrate compassion, resilience and dedication to patient care.

Laura is recognized for her reliability, quiet leadership and unwavering commitment to patients and care teams. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure patients feel valued, respected and comfortable, while supporting nurses by anticipating needs and advocating for timely care. Colleagues admire her calm, caring presence, and patients regularly share appreciation for the warmth she brings to their experience.

Please congratulate Laura for her outstanding commitment to patient care. 💛

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be done alone. 💙Beginning in April, Frye Regional Medical Center will offer monthly di...
03/03/2026

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be done alone. 💙

Beginning in April, Frye Regional Medical Center will offer monthly diabetes education classes (with provider referral) and a free diabetes support group open to the community. Registration is encouraged.

📍Held in Hickory
🔹Monthly classes & support group
📱Learn more: 828.322.6699

Learn more about options, dates and location: https://www.fryemedctr.com/news/2026/03/03/frye-regional-medical-center-offers-monthly-diabetes-programs

Is it time for your colonoscopy? Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the US, but early det...
03/03/2026

Is it time for your colonoscopy? Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the US, but early detection can save lives.

We’re specializing in you by helping you understand your unique health risks. Talk with your provider about your personal risk and screening options, including colonoscopy. fryemedctr.com

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420 North Center Street
Hickory, NC
28601

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+18283155000

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