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:
Duke LifePoint Healthcare, a joint venture of Duke University Health System, Inc. and LifePoint Health® (NASDAQ: LPNT), was established to build a dynamic network of hospitals and healthcare providers. The joint venture, which brings together LifePoint's experience in community-based hospital management and Duke's world-renowned leadership in clinical service, is strengthening and improving healthcare delivery by providing community hospitals the clinical, quality and operational resources they need to grow and prosper. 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. Harris Regional Hospital 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 Harris Regional Hospital’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.
04/03/2026
Welcome to the world, Baby Ledger! 💚
This strong little NICU graduate is heading home in his sweet green outfit and ready for Easter, with proud mom Anna right by his side every step of the way.
We’re so honored to have been part of Ledger’s journey at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center and celebrate this incredible milestone. Wishing this family a future filled with love, strength, and unforgettable moments. 👶✨
04/02/2026
As you plan for Good Friday, please note the following holiday hours for outpatient services:
· All clinics at Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital will be open.
· Outpatient imaging and lab services at all locations, including hospital outpatient departments and Harris Medical Park locations in Sylva and Franklin, will be closed.
Wishing you and your family a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. 🌷
04/02/2026
❤️ You’re invited!
Join Harris Cardiology for a special Open House on Wednesday, April 22, from 4:30–6:00 PM at the clinic, located on the second floor of Harris Regional Hospital (West Entrance).
Come take a tour, meet our care team, and connect directly with providers about heart health and the services available right here in your community. Whether you’re a current patient, have questions, or just want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to get to know your local cardiology team in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Enjoy light refreshments, giveaways, and meaningful conversations about your heart health.
No registration needed—just stop by!
04/02/2026
This National Donate Life Month, we honor all those who have donated to help give the gift of life. We encourage you to do the same by registering to be a donor! Every donor leaves a legacy of hope.
Learn more about registering to be an organ donor or learn more about living donations at donatelife.net
04/02/2026
Every family’s journey is different — and we’re here to support yours. 🤍
Our 2026 New Generations Parent Education classes are designed to educate, empower, and encourage families from pregnancy through the early months of parenthood.
Whether you’re preparing for delivery, learning about feeding your baby, or looking for connection and support, our team is here for you.
📞 Call 828.586.7907 for class dates and registration.
04/01/2026
Welcome to the world, Baby Arabella! 🌸
Dressed in sweet spring colors alongside proud mom Aubrey, this precious little one made her debut at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center, bringing so much love and joy.
We’re so happy to celebrate Arabella’s arrival and wish this beautiful family a season filled with fresh beginnings, laughter, and cherished memories. 👶✨
03/30/2026
To our doctors—thank you. For every wound you’ve healed, every heart you’ve mended, every illness you’ve treated, and every life you’ve saved, we thank you. We are proud you are part of our community and we honor you today. Happy Doctor's Day!
03/30/2026
This Doctors’ Day, we are proud to recognize physicians for the skill, compassion, and commitment they bring to caring for others.
Their expertise helps guide patients through every stage of care, while their compassion brings reassurance in the moments it is needed most. The difference they make extends far beyond medicine alone, touching the lives of patients, families, and colleagues each day.
We are deeply thankful for all they do and for the care they provide to those we are privileged to serve.
Happy Doctors’ Day. 💙
03/29/2026
This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Harris and Swain showed up in blue. 💙
Last week wrapped up our final Wear Blue Wednesday, and we’re so grateful to everyone who took part. Every photo, every blue shirt, and every show of support helped shine a light on an important message: colon screenings can save lives.
Tater Town kicks things off Monday, and Nothing Bundt Cakes will be here Wednesday. Both serving from 11–2.
Find them at the WC IM parking lot.
03/27/2026
Welcome to the world, Baby Amaiya! 🎀
This sweet little girl made her debut at Harris Regional Hospital’s New Generations Family Birthing Center, bringing so much love and joy to proud parents Zoie and Jackson.
We’re so happy to celebrate Amaiya’s arrival and wish this beautiful family a lifetime filled with laughter, cuddles, and cherished memories. 👶✨
03/26/2026
Chick-fil-A Franklin will be onsite at Harris tomorrow! 🎉
Don’t miss out, Sylva. Stop by for a CFA fix between 11am - 1pm 🍗🍟
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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.
About Duke LifePoint Healthcare:
Duke LifePoint Healthcare, a joint venture of Duke University Health System, Inc. and LifePoint Health® (NASDAQ: LPNT), was established to build a dynamic network of hospitals and healthcare providers. The joint venture, which brings together LifePoint's experience in community-based hospital management and Duke's world-renowned leadership in clinical service, is strengthening and improving healthcare delivery by providing community hospitals the clinical, quality and operational resources they need to grow and prosper.
