Hospital sale pushes foundations into new territory
 

Hospital sale pushes foundations into new territory

The clock is ticking for the fundraising foundations of Haywood Regional Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital to spend earmarked…
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Once again, WNC health care landscape shifts
 

Once again, WNC health care landscape shifts

Haywood County’s hospital was in trouble. The average number of patients staying overnight had dropped precipitously, causing severe problems to…
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Sold: Duke LifePoint takes ownership of Haywood Regional and WestCare hospitals
 

Sold: Duke LifePoint takes ownership of Haywood Regional and WestCare hospitals

When Janie Sinacore-Jaberg walked the halls of Haywood Regional Medical Center Friday morning, the congratulations were flowing and the balloons…
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Duke LifePoint sale to finalize by July 31
 

Duke LifePoint sale to finalize by July 31

The sale of the MedWest hospital trio in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties will be finalized by the end of…
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Counties have to figure hospitals’ values before collecting tax revenues
 

Counties have to figure hospitals’ values before collecting tax revenues

The sale of the hospitals in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties to Duke LifePoint Healthcare next year will bring an…
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Haywood hospital leaders vote ‘yes’ to Duke LifePoint sale  amid outpouring of public support
 

Haywood hospital leaders vote ‘yes’ to Duke LifePoint sale amid outpouring of public support

A parade of community leaders, doctors, nurses and hospital supporters voiced overwhelming support for the sale of Haywood Regional Medical…
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Turning around community hospitals is what MedWest’s prospective buyer does best
 

Turning around community hospitals is what MedWest’s prospective buyer does best

When a “for sale” sign went up on the hospitals in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties earlier this year, it…
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Local leaders say hospital purchase good for communities
 

Local leaders say hospital purchase good for communities

The trio of MedWest hospitals in Haywood, Jackson and Swain counties could be sold by next spring to Duke LifePoint…
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MedWest dissolves to make way for sale of Harris, Swain hospitals: HRMC acquisition announcement pending
 

MedWest dissolves to make way for sale of Harris, Swain hospitals: HRMC acquisition announcement pending

The MedWest system forged by the hospitals in Haywood, Jackson and Swain County three-and-a-years ago will dissolve, ending a short-lived…
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