Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital Harris Regional Hospital is an acute care hospital located in Sylva, North Carolina.

Harris Regional Hospital, established in 1925, is an 86-bed acute and specialty care facility serving a primary service area of the western North Carolina counties of Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon as well as parts of North Georgia. Harris Regional Hospital has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for performance on the measure sets of heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Our services include 2/47 emergency services, orthopedics and sports medicine, pediatrics, urology, cancer care, and a New Generations Family Birthing Center." About Duke LifePoint Healthcare:
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Labor can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes a difference. 💛Our two-part Childbirth Class Series on March 3 and Ma...
02/25/2026

Labor can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes a difference. 💛

Our two-part Childbirth Class Series on March 3 and March 10 from 6–9 PM will walk you through what to expect, comfort techniques, support roles, and more.

Bring your support person and join us as we help you prepare with confidence.

Call 828.586.7907 to register.

Welcome to the world, Baby Enzo! 🖤🤍Looking extra cool in his black and white camo onesie, this sweet little guy made his...
02/25/2026

Welcome to the world, Baby Enzo! 🖤🤍
Looking extra cool in his black and white camo onesie, this sweet little guy made his debut at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center, bringing so much joy to proud mom Nevaeh.

We’re so happy to celebrate Enzo’s arrival and wish this beautiful family a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. 👶✨

Welcome to the world, Baby Ivy! 🌸Dressed in her beautiful floral outfit and ready for spring, this sweet little one made...
02/25/2026

Welcome to the world, Baby Ivy! 🌸
Dressed in her beautiful floral outfit and ready for spring, this sweet little one made her debut at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center, bringing so much joy to proud parents Victoria and Caleb.

We’re so happy to celebrate Ivy’s arrival and wish this lovely family a season filled with love, laughter, and fresh new beginnings. 👶✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8 Lunch and Learn at Harris Regional Hospi...
02/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8 Lunch and Learn at Harris Regional Hospital. We appreciate the strong turnout and the meaningful conversations around heart health and prevention.

A special thank you to Bryant Reinking, PA-C, for leading an informative and practical discussion on everyday habits that can make a lasting difference for our hearts and our community. 💙

The Sweetest Soirée made its stop at Swain Community Hospital, and it was a sweet way to celebrate our amazing team. 🍰🤍W...
02/24/2026

The Sweetest Soirée made its stop at Swain Community Hospital, and it was a sweet way to celebrate our amazing team. 🍰🤍

With cookies, cheesecake, and plenty of treats to go around, we took a moment to recognize the hard work and heart our staff brings to our patients and community every day.

We’re grateful for our Swain team and all that you do. 💙

Welcome to the world, Baby Oaklynn! 💜Wearing her sweet purple onesie, this precious little one made her debut at Harris ...
02/24/2026

Welcome to the world, Baby Oaklynn! 💜
Wearing her sweet purple onesie, this precious little one made her debut at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center, surrounded by so much love from mom Jennifer and proud grandma Lynette.

We’re so happy to celebrate Oaklynn’s arrival and wish this beautiful family a lifetime filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. 👶✨

02/24/2026

Did you know many heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort? Pay close attention to your body and know the warning signs. Don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you experience any of these symptoms.

Early detection saves lives, and timely care means you can stay focused on the things most special to you. You can get the heart care you need right here at home. Because when it comes to your heart, we’re not just checking the numbers. We’re specializing in you.

Today’s the day!We’re hosting Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Easton Board Room at Har...
02/24/2026

Today’s the day!

We’re hosting Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Easton Board Room at Harris Regional Hospital.

Join Bryant Reinking, PA-C for a practical discussion on everyday habits that support heart health. Lunch is provided, and we look forward to seeing you.

Register at lillian.ferguson@lifepointhealth.net
or 828-508-0109.

The Sweetest Soirée was a sweet way to celebrate our incredible Harris team this month. 🍰🤍From cookies to cheesecake and...
02/23/2026

The Sweetest Soirée was a sweet way to celebrate our incredible Harris team this month. 🍰🤍

From cookies to cheesecake and everything in between, it was our small way of saying thank you for the hard work, dedication, and heart you bring to our patients and each other every day.

We’re grateful for this team and all that you do. 💙

We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s Lunch and Learn, Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8, at Harris Regional Hospital. J...
02/23/2026

We’re looking forward to tomorrow’s Lunch and Learn, Love Your Heart: Life’s Essential 8, at Harris Regional Hospital.

Join us Tuesday, February 24 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in the Easton Board Room for a heart-focused conversation with Bryant Reinking, PA-C.

Lunch will be provided.

To register, email lillian.ferguson@lifepointhealth.net
or call 828-508-0109.

Lunch plans? We’ve got you covered. 🚚🍴Check out this week’s food truck schedule and join us at the WC IM parking lot (ac...
02/23/2026

Lunch plans? We’ve got you covered. 🚚🍴

Check out this week’s food truck schedule and join us at the WC IM parking lot (across from the main entrance) for great food and local flavor. Supporting our community partners never tasted so good!

We’ll see you there. 💙

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68 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC
28779

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Harris Regional Hospital, established in 1925, is an 86-bed acute and specialty care facility serving a primary service area of the western North Carolina counties of Jackson, Swain, Graham and Macon as well as parts of North Georgia. Harris Regional Hospital has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission for performance on the measure sets of heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. Harris Regional Hospital is a facility the continually focuses efforts on creating a place where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice and employees want to work. Our more than 85-year legacy of caring for our community is stronger than ever.

As a regional facility serving a multi-county area, Harris Regional Hospital provides care in more than two dozen medical specialties with a medical staff of more than 100 physicians working alongside over 1,000 employees in caring for our community in high-quality facilities keeping our patients closer to home. The hospital serves as a medical hub for patients from around the region with more than half of the hospital’s patients coming from outside Jackson County to seek care at Harris Regional Hospital.

Major service lines include Women’s and Children’s Care, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Emergency Medicine. In Women’s Care, Harris Regional Hospital is pleased to have been recognized by the North Carolina Quality Center, an affiliate of the North Carolina Hospital Association, for having an early elective delivery rate of just 1%. Harris Regional Hospital was also ranked second among all North Carolina hospitals for avoiding unnecessary C-section deliveries, according to Consumer Reports data. Harris received the best out of five possible ratings, indicating one of the lowest percentages of unnecessary C-sections out of the state’s 82 hospitals. Harris Regional Hospital was most recently designated as a 4-Star Breastfeeding Friendly facility by the North Carolina Maternity Center.

Harris Regional Hospital operates an urgent care in Sylva and an outpatient facility in Franklin, NC 25 miles south of Sylva. The hospital is affiliated with various regional organizations through clinical and community partnerships benefitting the health of the region.