Posted on March 2, 2021

Mission Health relaxes visitation restrictions

ASHEVILLE – March 2, 2021 – As always Mission Health is working continually to ensure we remain a safe place to work and provide care. Beginning March 2, Mission Health hospitals will be relaxing visitor restrictions from the previous level two. We continue to evaluate the current COVID-19 cases in our region to find the […]

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Posted on January 21, 2021

HCA Healthcare Helps Bring Surgical and Procedure PPE Mask Manufacturing to Asheville

New business will supply PPE Level 1 and Level 3 masks for U.S. Distribution ASHEVILLE, NC, January 21, 2021 – Through a new joint venture between HCA Healthcare and A Plus International Inc., and support from the HCA Healthcare Mission Innovation Fund, LLC, production of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be brought to North Carolina […]

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Posted on December 18, 2020

Mission Hospital restricts visitation to level 3 and adjusts entrance hours – Visitor policy temporarily tightened at Mission Hospital campus

ASHEVILLE – December 18, 2020 To protect our patients and staff, at 8 p.m. tonight, Mission Hospital will be elevating our visitor restrictions to Level 3; at this time this change is only for Mission Hospital. We will no longer allow visitors into Mission Hospital’s main building, the north tower, Cancer Center, or St. Joseph’s […]

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Posted on December 14, 2020

Mission Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

ASHEVILLE, NC, Dec. 14, 2020 – Mission Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Mission Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade […]

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Mission Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health
/ December 10, 2020

ASHEVILLE, NC, Dec. 10, 2020 – Mission Hospital was named as one of the nation’s top performing hospitals by Fortune and IBM® Watson Health®. The annual Fortune/IBM 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study spotlights leading short-term, acute care, non-federal US hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients. The study is designed to identify impartial, […]

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Mission Health facilities and physicians in network with four additional Health Exchange insurance options for 2021; free insurance hotline
/ November 30, 2020

Asheville – Nov. 13, 2020 – With open enrollment having begun Nov. 1, Mission Health has entered into agreements with Oscar Health, Bright Health, UnitedHealthcare Exchange Plans and Cigna Connect North Carolina, four additional insurance companies offering individual/family plan options for those seeking coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange or Affordable Care Act (ACA). These […]

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Mission Hospital earns prestigious Magnet® Designation, the highest international honor for nursing excellence
/ November 19, 2020

ASHEVILLE – Nov. 19, 2020 – Mission Hospital achieved Magnet® recognition In November as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. With this credential, Mission Hospital joins the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations. […]

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Mission Health Announces Partnership with Sarah Cannon to Advance Comprehensive Cancer Programs
/ October 29, 2020

The trusted cancer experts at Mission Health join HCA Healthcare’s Cancer Institute to enhance cancer services for patients across western North Carolina Asheville, North Carolina – (October 29, 2020) — Mission Health has partnered with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, to expand its comprehensive cancer services for the thousands of patients facing […]

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My Mission 45 – Hollis
January 23, 2023
TRANSCRIPT: I love healthcare in general. It's the one field that we get a chance to actually take care of people. I've always loved being at the bedside and making a difference with patients and gaining knowledge to be able to take care of them at critical times. In doing that you begin to work with people other nurses, new nurses, new staff members, passing on those skills, being able to teach them how to make a connection with a person, and then seeing their joy once they've, you know, reached that goal. That's the rewarding side to me. You may not think that you would receive world-class care, world-class service at such a small hospital, but in fact we make it our mission to do so. Highlands-Cashiers hospital has always been a part of the community here. The hospital and care provided here in this community is truly a little gem on the plateau.

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Minimally invasive spine surgery at Mission
January 4, 2023
TRANSCRIPT: [Announcer] Health Break is sponsored by Mission Health. [Narrator] Many people fear spine surgery because they've heard of long painful recoveries. However, Dr. Sergio Mendoza says that new minimally invasive tools and techniques admission health are improving patients' recoveries. [Dr. Mendoza] We work with a small instruments we work with different types of special retractors. We work with endoscopes and all this allows us to work in the spine through very small spaces, and producing the least tissue damage at the same time. The biggest advantage is faster recovery for patients. It is a less, less painful and burdensome recovery. Technology is here, the expertise is here, and you can feel comfortable to seek spine care admission. [Announcer] To learn more, go to mission health.org/healthbreak

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