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Local talent Jamie Hill to serve as CNO for RRHS
November 29, 2022
Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS) has named a locally-grown health leader as its Chief Nursing Officer – Jamie Hill. Hill, a native of Rutherford County, began her career at RRHS in 2014 as a charge nurse in the Emergency Department. She worked her way up from there, most recently serving as...
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Tory Shepherd Named CEO of Rutherford Regional Health System
November 23, 2022
Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has named Tory Shepherd its chief executive officer (CEO). Shepherd has served as interim CEO at RRHS since September. She will begin her tenure as CEO immediately. "We are excited for Tory to continue her journey at Rutherford Regional," said Jamie Carter,...
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Mommy + Me Festival Draws Crowds of Families to Forest City
October 18, 2022
With sunshine, PAW Patrol, and more than one thousand guests, Rutherford Regional’s The Birth Place hosted their inaugural Mommy + Me Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15th at the Forest City Pavilion on Park Square. See our photo gallery and read more about the event!
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RRHS to host Mommy + Me Festival October 15
October 5, 2022
Rutherford Regional Health System’s (RRHS) The Birth Place will host a day of family fun on Oct. 15. The Mommy + Me Festival will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) in Forest City, and will feature a day of family-friendly fun...
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RRHS partners with Out of the Ashes to support local homeless populations
September 15, 2022
Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS) is expanding its community partnerships to support Out of the Ashes Ministry, an organization dedicated to serving the homeless populations of Rutherford and Polk counties through a faith-based shelter and recovery program.
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Departing CEO Rebecca Segal: 'The Future is Bright for RRHS'
August 25, 2022
Earlier this month, I announced plans to leave my post as CEO at Rutherford Regional Health System. As I shared with my team, this was a difficult decision for me and my husband Rick, but ultimately afforded a rare opportunity to move closer to our family and lead a large...
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Dr. Jason Glover performs 100th procedure in advanced bunion surgery
July 14, 2022
Dr. Jason Glover, podiatry specialist and foot and ankle surgeon at Rutherford Regional Health System, stepped into a career milestone this July. On Thursday, July 14, Glover completed his 100th Lapiplasty bunionectomy – a new, and improved, approach to bunion surgery, according to Glover.
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Men’s Health Month
June 16, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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Matter of the Mind: Why Your Mental Health Matters and How You Can Care for It
May 17, 2022
When you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up? All these...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 4, 2022
Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies account for a big percentage of...
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