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Frye Regional Medical Center Celebrates Renovated Inpatient Rehab Unit
April 15, 2025
Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, celebrated the major renovation and modernization project of its sixth-floor Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on Tuesday, April 15. The newly updated unit now features four private rooms and eight semi-private rooms, offering a total of 20 beds, each designed to enhance patient care,...
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Frye Regional Medical Center Appoints Tim Kagle as Vice President of Operations
April 2, 2025
Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint facility, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Kagle as vice president of operations. With more than 27 years of experience in health care administration, Kagle brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the hospital’s executive team.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Honored for Innovation
February 28, 2025
Frye Regional Medical Center was honored by Lifepoint Health with the organization’s Innovation Award at an annual awards ceremony held in Nashville, Tennessee, on Feb. 11. The award recognizes a deserving hospital that has leveraged technology and innovation to advance patient care.
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William Ward, MD, Joins FryeCare Orthopedics & Neurosurgery
February 20, 2025
FryeCare Physicians Network recently welcomed William Ward, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to his new medical practice at FryeCare Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, located at 1771 Tate Blvd SE, Suite 101 in Hickory. To schedule an appointment, call 828-304-2527 or online at FryeCarePhysicians.com.
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Lauren Ward, FNP-C, ACNPC-AG, Joins FryeCare Lung Center
January 20, 2025
FryeCare Physicians Network recently welcomed Lauren Ward, FNP-C, ACNPC-AG, to her new medical practice at FryeCare Lung Center, located at 415 N Center St. Suite 102. To schedule an appointment, call 828-322-2005 or online at FryeCarePhysicians.com.
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Frye Regional Medical Center Introduces New Cold Therapy Treatment for Knee Pain Relief
January 15, 2025
Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is excited to announce a new innovative cold therapy treatment designed to reduce knee pain. This clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution uses the body’s natural response to cold to reduce pain, providing patients with a safe and effective solution for managing...
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Frye Regional Medical Center Is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular Care
August 20, 2024
American Heart Association presents Frye Regional with achievement awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care
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Frye Regional Heart Center First in Western Piedmont Region to Offer Interventional Procedure for Heart Valve Disease
July 10, 2024
TAVR is an alternative to open heart surgery for people with severe aortic stenosis
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Frye Regional Medical Center Names 2024 Mercy Award Winner
May 14, 2024
Maureen “Moe” McMahon, MS, CCC-SLP, recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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Frye Regional Medical Center Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report
April 15, 2024
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of the Catawba Valley region
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