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Angel Medical Center is celebrating employees whose years of service, compassion and commitment to excellence continue to make a lasting difference for patients and the communities of Western North Carolina through its 20-Plus Club and annual Awards of Distinction.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is recognizing the vital contributions of its Health Unit Coordinators during Health Unit Coordinator Appreciation Week while also raising awareness of overdose prevention through community medication disposal efforts and highlighting expanded access to primary care with new providers.

Transylvania Regional Hospital is enhancing orthopedic care with its new Total Joint Program, combining advanced robotic-assisted joint replacement technology and the expertise of orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Braun to deliver personalized care and improved outcomes close to home.

As families prepare for the new school year, Mission Hospital McDowell encourages parents to ensure their children are up to date on required vaccinations to protect against preventable diseases and help keep the community healthy.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is expanding access to advanced orthopedic care by welcoming fellowship-trained surgeons Dr. James Post and Dr. John Sloboda, bringing specialized expertise in hand, shoulder, hip and knee procedures closer to home for patients across the Plateau.

In the second installment of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital's State of the Hospital report, CEO Tom Neal outlines the hospital's priorities for the future, including clinical excellence, workforce development, innovation and expanded access to care. The column also announces the addition of orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Franklin Sloboda, whose arrival will bring hip and knee replacement services to the Plateau beginning later this summer, allowing more patients to receive advanced orthopedic care close to home.

Angel Medical Center encourages community members to review their insurance coverage, establish care with a primary care provider and prioritize preventive care to improve their overall health and avoid unnecessary emergency department visits. The column also highlights local care options for insured and uninsured patients while emphasizing summer safety, including staying hydrated, preventing injuries and making healthy choices year-round.