Frye Regional Medical Center

It’s summer! And that means fun in the sun for many of us. Practice these tips for a safe and healthy summer!

Who are the health heroes in your life? Whether it's a family member, friend, or healthcare professional, thank them in the comments for how they inspire you to prioritize your health!

We are excited to announce that Michelle Tomlin, RN, and Tiffany Hedrick, RN, have been selected to receive the Helen B. Teague Lenoir-Rhyne University RN-BSN Scholarship! This scholarship is granted to nurses who currently work at Frye Regional and wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing at LRU.

Michelle has been with Frye Regional for 10 years, starting her career at an Emergency Department (ED) RN and is now the ED Manager.

Tiffany was hired as a nursing assistant over 9 years ago and worked as a new staff nurse and then Nursing Supervisor after she graduated nursing school. She is currently working in the Float Pool.

Congratulations Michelle and Tiffany!

We're committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment to make our community healthier.

Juneteenth commemorates the Independence Day of more than 250,000 enslaved people, but is also a somber reminder that for 2 years over 250,000 people were kept enslaved even though their freedom had been granted.

Learn more and join in the celebration at www.Juneteenth.com

45 minutes. That’s how long Jennifer Pitman had left to live. Her best friend took her to the Emergency Room at Frye Regional Medical Center on Sunday, February 6, 2022, where she had emergency cranial surgery that saved her life.

Read Jennifer's full story here: https://www.fryemedctr.com/patient-testimonials-whyfrye/whyfrye-jennifer-pitman

When aches or injuries get in the way of the life you want to live, our orthopedics team is here to help you move with confidence and joy!

Visit our website today to learn more about our orthopedic care and how we can help you get back to enjoying the moments in life that matter most.

Happy Father's Day! Frye Regional Medical Center is lucky to see and work with so many proud dads, soon-to-be dads, and father figures every single day. Thank you for ensuring the health and safety of your families. Your work does not go unnoticed.

Leaders are forged through transformative experiences, impactful bonds, and a passion for their craft. Rebekah Artman, Frye Regional Medical Center's Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, (ACNO) has grown her career throughout Lifepoint Health hospitals and has taken every opportunity to become the best professional, and leader, she can be. Read about Rebekah's climb to leadership here: https://jobs.lifepointhealth.net/rebekah-artman

Are you one of the estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. who donate blood each year? Whether you have before or it's your first time, celebrate World Blood Donor Day by making plans to donate today: https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html

Men, it's time to take action and prioritize your health! June is Men's Health Month, which means it’s the perfect time for you to practice healthy lifestyle activities like exercise and nutritional eating and prioritize preventative screenings.

Visit our website today to find a provider for a check-up and ask about any screenings you may need.

Tomorrow is Family Health and Fitness Day! Make plans to celebrate by getting the family together for some healthy snacks and head to the park for a fun afternoon hike and picnic.

What's your favorite way to get active as a family?

Our Daisy Award winner for the May 2024 is…. Emily Miller, RN, a nurse from Labor & Delivery! Emilly was nominated by one of her patients for her gentle, supportive nature throughout their stay with Labor & Delivery. “From encouraging words to reminding me how well I was doing… she knew my wishes and never tried to waiver from them. She even stayed after shift change just to see my delivery. I wanted her here and she made it happen,” said her nominator.

Thank you, Emily, for exceeding expectations and providing exceptional care to our patients in need of assistance. We continue to fulfill our mission to make communities healthier due to people like you!

To nominate a Frye Regional nurse for the DAISY Award, visit: https://www.fryemedctr.com/daisy-award

Today we travelled down to our sister hospital, Rutherford Regional Health System, to debut Frye Regional’s new ambulance service. This service will support hospitals outside of Catawba County and provide greater access for patients seeking care at Frye Regional!

Yesterday, CEO Philip Greene, MD, attended the City of Hickory, NC - Government City Council meeting to present Frye Regional's 2023 Community Benefit Report. Dr. Greene shared our economic impact, current projects and future advancements with the council. Exciting things to come for Frye Regional, the !

It's Pride Month and we are dedicated to showing our ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community by living out our company value of “Make a Difference Together.” Every person, whether on our team, a patient, or an individual in our community, deserves to be loved and respected for who they are and have compassionate, quality care. Let’s celebrate together!

If you experience these symptoms and think you may have asthma, see your doctor. If you don't have a doctor, visit our website today to find a provider this Asthma Awareness Month.

1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month. Adopt these tips for a healthy lifestyle to maintain bone mass and prevent osteoporosis.

Yesterday we loaded up all of the shoes and socks we collected for the Frye Regional Associate Council's Shoe & Sock Drive. We collected 243 pairs of shoes, hundreds of pairs of socks and around $250 in monetary donations. The shoes and socks were donated to Caldwell County and Catawba County foster care systems. Thank you to everyone who donated and to the Associate Council for organizing the drive!

A patient's hospital experience largely depends on their interactions with nurses and nursing assistants from admission to discharge. The relationships they build, the respect they feel, the communication they receive, and the assistance provided by the nursing staff are crucial in shaping their overall experience.

These factors have earned our Post-Surgical Unit the Quarterly Top Performer in Patient Experience Award for the 1st Quarter of 2024. This unit achieved a 90th percentile ranking in Nurse Communication, a 94th percentile in Nurses' Courtesy and Respect, and a 96th percentile in Nurses Listening Carefully according to patient surveys - just to name a few! Congratulations to our Post-Surgical Unit and for all that you do to support our mission of making communities healthier.

We're here to support the well-being of our community. May is Mental Health Month and we want to encourage you to practice self-care this month and all year long. Self-care is helpful in maintaining your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Yesterday, we thanked local EMS providers for "answering the call" during our annual EMS appreciation luncheon. First responders begin assessing and treating patients while en route to receive additional Emergency Care, and we are so grateful for all their life-saving efforts. Happy !

It's National EMS Week! We celebrate the EMTs, paramedics, and other personnel who partner with us to provide life-saving care on the scene of an accident or emergency and help get patients safely to our hospital. Thank you to all first responders!

Our ancillary winner for this quarter is Kellie Whisnant, RT, a respiratory therapist! Kellie reached out to a patient that had rescheduled their appointment many times and asked if there were any barriers the patient was experiencing that caused the rescheduling. Kellie took the time to talk with the patient and learn more about their history, validating their anxieties and even praying with them. She went even further to give the patient her cell phone number if they wanted to talk or needed anything.

Thank you, Kellie, for all that you do to support our mission of making communities healthier! You are truly !

We are so excited to announce that the Food and Nutrition Services team is the first quarter winner of our departmental award! This team is always willing to help out when we need them and they work very hard to provide excellent service and delicious food in our cafeteria, to our patients and at all of our events. Congratulations team and thank you for all you do to support our mission of making communities healthier, you all are !

The past few weeks have been filled with celebrations. First, we celebrated Patient Experience Week, then Nurses Week and Hospital Week this week. These three weeks have been filled with excitement and reflection, as we remember why we do what we do and put our all into our mission of making communities healthier.

Thank you , for always Acting with Compassion & Empathy.

We Care. We Connect. Together, we ACE.

Scenes from our annual picnic yesterday! We didn't let the weather rain on our parade, us healthcare heroes are quick to think on our feet, so everyone gathered in the Heart Tower!

fun! Celebrating our amazing team with a pop of appreciation! 🍿❤️

Even with a healthy lifestyle, no one is completely safe from stroke. Know your risk! With knowledge and preparation, your chances of a deadly stroke become much lower. Visit our website today to find a provider and talk about your risk of stroke.

Our physician winner for this quarter is James Miller, MD! Dr. Miller is an obstetrician-gynecologist at FryeCare Women's Services. He was nominated by a patient for his compassion and dedication to her care after struggling to find a provider that would help her. The patient said, "I will never forget the first day I met with Dr. Miller in the office. He was so respectful and courteous as I explained the issue I was having. He never blew me off and he showed so much compassion." Congratulations, Dr. Miller, you are truly !