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Angel Primary Care added a new doctor to their practice. Dr. Donald Dewhurst graduated from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem in 1975. Dewhurst has been a family physician in Franklin since 1980 and has served in various capacities with Angel Medical Center.
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Angel Medical Center added a new OB/GYN to their obstetrics staff, Dr. Carole J. Peterson, who comes to Franklin from Rochester, N.Y., where she was a founding partner of Women Gynecology & Childbirth Associates.
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The Haywood County Chapter of Medical Assistants awarded Beverly Yarborough the MaryNell DeWeese Scholarship. It was based up on character, professionalism, academic success, and financial need. Yarborough is a student at Haywood Community College, is currently performing a clinical practicum at Western Cardiology in Clyde and is a full-time medical technician at the Hermitage in Jackson County.
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Larry Blythe, vice chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was selected by a nationwide consortium of tribes to serve as president of the Board of Directors of the Inter-Tribal Timber Council. The ITC, a consortium of 60 tribes, works with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to explore issues and identify practical strategies and initiatives to promote social, economic, and ecological values while protecting and utilizing forests, soil, water, and wildlife.
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A scholarship for Haywood Community College students over the age of 30 has been established in honor of Eunice Fisher Brown. Brown had close ties to HCC and upon her death designated funds to the scholarship. The focus of the $800 annual scholarship is to provide funds for non-traditional students who have been out of school for at least 10 years, have a financial need, and want to make a career change.
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The Microtel Inn and Suites of Cherokee has been recognized as one of the top 20 properties in the Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham® hotel brand. For more information, call 800.771.7171, 800.824.2082, or 888.304.304.6835 or visit www.microtelinn.com.
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Maggie Valley Club announced Heather L. Hyatt as the new membership and marketing coordinator.
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Nancy Fish, a beef cattle operator and retired teacher from Maggie Valley, was appointed to the USDA four-member Farm Service Agency State Committee.
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Employees at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel continue a partnership with PAWS, a no kill animal shelter in Bryson City. The program started in 2009 with a total of $4,830 donated to date.
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Hotel donated $25,000 to Manna Food Bank, for a total contribution of $61,000 to the agency since 2001.
828.497.8853. www.MANNAFoodbank.org.
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Hotel donated $25,000 to the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a training and development center for public school teachers statewide based in Jackson County.
Contact Dr. Jo Blaylock at 828.497.8750 or www.nccat.org.
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Jackson Paper Manufacturing donated $525 to Jackson County’s 4-H Adopt-A-Tree program. The donation funded the purchase of 350 Norway spruce tree seedlings, which were distributed to fifth grade students in Jackson County.
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A Women’s Health Center was added to Current Medical Center this month. Dr. Sara Klug will provide complete OB/GYN services as well as preventative medicine.
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MedWest Health System and the American Organization of Nurse Executives honored three MedWest nurses with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The nurses are Brittany Ellenburg, of MedWest-Haywood in Clyde, Melanie Gibson, of MedWest-Harris in Sylva, and Michelle Roland, of MedWest-Swain in Bryson City. To nominate a nurse for this award, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . www.DAISYfoundation.org.
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MedWest Health System welcomes ophthalmologist Perry Younge to Mountain Eye Associates. Mountain Eye Associates has offices in Clyde, Canton and Waynesville.
www.mountaineyeassociates.com.
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MedWest-Haywood recently completed a successful survey by The Joint Commission, an organization that accredits and certifies U.S. hospitals on safety and quality. MedWest-Haywood is planning an ice cream social to thank the employees for their dedication.
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Mission Hospital was received an “Outstanding Achievement Award” from The Commission on Cancer of the American Colleges of Surgeons for providing quality care to cancer patients. They have also been named one of the top 15 health systems in the nation by Thomas Reuters. Mission is one of 106 accredited cancer programs in America to receive the award.
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The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will host a free seminar about launching and operating a small business from 10 a.m. to noon on May 23 in the Student Center auditorium. Seating is limited.
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include “Clyde” and date to attend to reserve a spot. 828.627.4512.
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Mission Hospital’s SECU Cancer Center received a LEED certification from The U.S. Green Building Council making it one of three gold-certified cancer centers in the nation.
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J. Hunter Murphy of Waynesville is relocating his law practice from Sylva to 370 N. Main Street, Suite 201 in Waynesville this month. He concentrates his practice in civil and criminal law and will continue to provide legal counsel to clients in Western North Carolina.
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With the help of the Evergreen Foundation, The Arc of Haywood County purchased a wheelchair van to be used for the Woodlawn ICF group home. The van has enough storage for three wheelchairs.
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Joey W. Webb, Waynesville’s Fire Chief graduated from the 2010-2011 Municipal Administration Course of the School of Government through UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center offers free public services such as counseling, seminars and library access. They recently formed a partnership with the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center.
Email sbc.haywood.edu or 828.627.4512.
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The Waynesville Garden Club presented a $1,000 gift to The Homestead Hospice Center at MedWest-Haywood. The funds are for a garden in memory of Garden Club member and past president Eunice Fisher Brown.
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Lisa Briggs, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Western Carolina University, was named one of the best teachers in the University of North Carolina system. Briggs is among 17 recipients of the UNC Board of Governors Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
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Robert Thomas Fox was selected by his fellow students to receive the 2012 Karen Styles Spirit Award for his high academic achievement, active lifestyle, community involvement and commitment to the profession.
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Lauren Gray, a senior at Western Carolina University, is the new national president of the Public Relations Student Society of America. PRSSA is considered the foremost organization for professional development for public relations students.
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Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists opened on the MedWest-Haywood campus on Leroy George Drive, between the MedWest Health and Fitness Center and the hospital.
828.452.4131 or westerncarolinaortho.com.
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The Southwestern North Carolina Council Resource Conservation & Development of Waynesville was reauthorized as a member of the National RC&D Circle of Diamonds. This mark of excellence shows honesty and integrity.
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Burkes Outlet of Franklin was recently opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The store is located at 225 Franklin Plaza Drive.
