What began as a simple vision shared by four women more than 130 years ago in a five-room house is now a seven-hospital health system that cares for nearly 1 million people in 18 counties each year – this is the history of Mission Health. Their vision was simple: to care for those in need, […]
By Karen Gorby President and CNO, Angel Medical Center There is a tool that is carefully woven into the fabric of every aspect of patient care: technology. Medical technology touches and enhances patient lives in countless ways every day, and helps providers deliver safer, more sophisticated care. Every area of the hospital is augmented by […]
By Michele Pilon President/CNO, Transylvania Regional Hospital Every medical care provider I know would certainly list patient safety as the top priority in their work with patients, and the most significant contributor – aside from their expertise – to successful patient outcomes. National regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and […]
It is heartwarming to be recognized for the quality of care our teams provide for our region. Getting patients to their desired outcome drives everything that we do at Mission Health, so we are honored and humbled to see Mission Hospital named the No. 1 hospital in North Carolina by Business NC magazine for the […]
By Jackie Medland President/CNO, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Easter calls to mind rebirth, and on the Plateau spring bursts forth with unparalleled beauty. There’s another rebirth happening at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and the Eckerd Living Center – one that is making a difference in many lives. We are revitalizing our volunteer program, because without our volunteer corps, we […]
By Becky Carter President and CNO, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) publish an annual star-rating list that assesses hospital performance in various areas such as access to care, patient experience and clinical outcomes of care. The star ratings of all hospitals are available to the public to help […]
By Carol Wolfenbarger President, McDowell Hospital Excitement is building at Mission Hospital McDowell as we prepare to open our brand new facility! As we approach this extraordinary milestone, I want to share important information about key hospital service locations, changes in traffic flow and parking layout, and wayfinding within the new facility. When the new facility […]
Mission Hospital McDowell was officially introduced to the community during a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, February 21. McDowell County’s newest healthcare facility will soon open its doors for patient care, coming spring 2018. “We are so proud to celebrate the opening of the new Mission Hospital McDowell,” said Ronald A. Paulus, MD, President and CEO […]
By Karen Gorby President and CNO, Angel Medical Center We most often associate February with Valentine’s Day, but there’s something else that’s special about this month. It’s American Heart Month, and during this time, the American Heart Association, healthcare facilities and other organizations work to raise awareness about one of America’s most serious health challenges: […]
Set to open this spring, Mission Hospital McDowell will feature expanded emergency room services, larger inpatient rooms and state-of-the-art equipment. So what does that mean for you and your family, the patients of the new hospital? Here are five ways the new Mission Hospital McDowell will benefit you: Expanded emergency department with 15 bays, including […]
