Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties.
HCH is a community hospital that provides diagnostic, surgical and acute patient care to the public through on-site professional services, or as a referral to regional support providers. Our emergency care facility is available 24/7 and treats patients promptly, monitoring their visit with personal care and attention. We make the extra effort to assure that you get “best of class care”, and feel “special” every time you pass through our doors. HCH also provides Physician Clinics, a Long Term Care Facility, Skilled Rehabilitation, and Medically-Based Wellness Programs allowing individuals and families nearby access to professional care in these critical areas. Our Medical Staff of highly experienced Physicians represents medical specialties now covering 14 areas of healthcare, specialties usually only found in much larger facilities. We continually update our quality of care by maintaining state-of-the-art equipment. 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: Mission Community Primary Care Cashiers. 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. 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.
11/17/2025
No matter what you’ve got cooking this , remember to prioritize safety. In crowded kitchens and around deep fryers, accidents can happen fast. Each year around Thanksgiving, there’s an increase in cooking-related burn injuries, and unattended cooking is the primary cause, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these tips for what to avoid if you or someone else needs .
If you suffer a mild or first-degree burn, the affected area may swell or turn red. You can treat these burns at home with simple first aid steps:
🧼Clean the area with soap and cool water.
🧴Apply a thin layer of ointment.
🩹Dress the wound with sterile non-stick gauze.
💊Take over-the-counter medication to manage pain.
For more serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical. You can always find help fast at your local emergency room – but for complex cases, specialized care is available at the Mission Burn and Wound Center, located at Mission Hospital, our burn specialists provide services to residents from across Western North Carolina.
doesn’t wait and neither should you. Get your flu shot early to help protect yourself and those around you. Remember, your body needs up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot.
The trusted medical professionals at Mission My Care Now can help. They’re available to administer your flu shot or help treat any flu symptoms you may be experiencing. No appointment necessary, but we recommend you call 828-213-4444 to ensure flu vaccines are available. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/49oR2qA
[ON-SCREEN TEXT: Reminder. Stay protected this flu season. Schedule your flu shot today!]
11/16/2025
With our community’s help, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital collected 10 pounds of unused medications during the annual HCA Healthcare Crush The Crisis event! This is in addition to the 323 pounds collected across Mission Health and 19,846 pounds nationally, across HCA Healthcare! Thank you to the Macon County Sheriff’s Department for their partnership and help in making this collection safe and successful!
11/11/2025
Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We are proud to recognize our veteran colleagues, patients and families whose service and sacrifice embody our mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
We're also proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, an organization that has hired more than 65,000 veterans, active-duty and reserve personnel and military spouses since 2012. Today, HCA Healthcare announced they will give $150,000 to multiple veteran support organizations in honor of Veterans Day.
This Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who have honorably served for their courage, commitment and selflessness.
11/07/2025
is the leading cause of cancer-related death according to the CDC. Many people don’t know the hidden risks they may be exposed to every day. Common lifestyle risk factors include:
🚬Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
💨Exposure to radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil
🦠Inhaling hazardous chemicals like asbestos, uranium and other toxic products
🏭Exposure to particle pollution, such as inhaling tiny particles from exhaust smoke
🎗️Prior radiation to treat other cancers
In addition to lifestyle risk factors, a family history of lung cancer may also increase your risk. Fortunately, lung cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early. Across our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, Sarah Cannon Cancer Network treats over 12,000 cases each year, bringing deep experience and compassionate care to every patient.
Learn more about our lung cancer diagnostic and treatment services: https://bit.ly/482s4fh
11/07/2025
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: In honor of Veteran’s Day, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center will host a free lunch in the hospital cafeteria for all veterans on Tuesday, November 11, from Noon to 1 pm. The luncheon will honor our veterans and their service to our country. There will be a brief presentation at 12:30 pm. For more information, call 828-526-1345.
Compare your actual age to your heart's biological age, calculate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and prioritize your most harmful risk factors.
11/04/2025
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our annual Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive, benefiting Fishes and Loaves (Cashiers) and the Highlands Food Pantry, is underway! Food drive collection boxes are in the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center lobbies. Donations will be accepted through November 14.
A sculpture will be created from donated items. Canned foods with white, silver and blue labels, as well as smaller cans (tuna, etc.) are appreciated.
10/29/2025
When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. Recognizing the signs of a stroke and calling 9-1-1 right away can help you or a loved one get the lifesaving treatment needed to reduce the risk of death and serious disability from stroke.
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is proud to be certified by The Joint Commission as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. Our team is specially trained and ready 24/7 to deliver expert care and advanced treatment, helping more patients in western North Carolina survive stroke and return to the lives they love.
Listen in as Mission Health’s Dr. Alex Schneider shares more about the signs and symptoms of a stroke: https://bit.ly/47uSNj4
10/28/2025
URGENT NEED: The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., on Friday, Oct. 31, from 9 am to 2 pm. Your blood donation can save up to three lives, so please consider giving! Donors will receive $40 in e-gift card rewards from The Blood Connection! A photo ID or Blood Connection donor card (preferred) is required. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first. To schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4ooPSQc
10/28/2025
Are you feeling under the weather? 😷 can catch you by surprise but if your symptoms are mild, you may be able to treat them at home.
Taking over-the-counter medications, staying hydrated and getting plenty of sleep are trusted remedies that can help ease discomfort and support your recovery. 📲 Swipe to learn about simple home remedies that may help ease mild flu symptoms. These home remedies can also be effective in managing symptoms of other respiratory infections such as the common cold or mild cases of COVID-19.
If your symptoms become severe, see your doctor or call 911. You can also visit a Mission My Care Now clinic. No appointment necessary. Call 828-213-4444 to ensure flu vaccines are available. Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/4oEZIgL.
10/27/2025
Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. It all starts with knowing your personal risk factors and getting screened regularly. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, understand what to look for, what to expect during a mammogram and more: https://bit.ly/43BQf1u
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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH), a member of Mission Health, is a community hospital serving Highlands, Cashiers and the surrounding North Carolina mountain communities. Located on Highway 64 between the two towns, HCH offers diagnostic and acute patient care through on-site professional services or provides a referral to other regional healthcare systems. Emergency care is physician-staffed 24/7. HCH has 24 beds for acute care services, 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center, a skilled nursing facility, and four hospital-owned physician clinics in Highlands and Cashiers.
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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. 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.
