Tom Neal RN, MBA, MHA, CEO/CNO, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

It may be difficult to believe that we just passed the one-year anniversary of the natural disaster that turned our world in Western North Carolina upside down, Hurricane Helene. Although bittersweet, it’s important to reflect on what we endured a year ago, not just to recall the challenges and hardships the hurricane brought, but to recognize our community’s remarkable resilience.

Each year I like to give our community members a status report on how Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is doing on several fronts. I believe it’s important for our community to understand all the exciting things that are happening at the hospital, from welcoming new and talented physicians to outlining the facility improvements that are possible, building and strengthening our hospital team, and making capital investment, thanks to HCA Healthcare.

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Developments and decisions made this month point to a brighter future for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and residents of the Plateau.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center are built upon a commitment to quality patient care and the trust of their Plateau communities.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s commitment to Cashiers and Highlands and all the little communities across the Plateau lies at the heart of its mission.

Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Eckerd Living Center’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the quality of their team members.