Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties.
HCH is a community hospital that provides diagnostic, surgical and acute patient care to the public through on-site professional services, or as a referral to regional support providers. Our emergency care facility is available 24/7 and treats patients promptly, monitoring their visit with personal care and attention. We make the extra effort to assure that you get “best of class care”, and feel “special” every time you pass through our doors. HCH also provides Physician Clinics, a Long Term Care Facility, Skilled Rehabilitation, and Medically-Based Wellness Programs allowing individuals and families nearby access to professional care in these critical areas. Our Medical Staff of highly experienced Physicians represents medical specialties now covering 14 areas of healthcare, specialties usually only found in much larger facilities. We continually update our quality of care by maintaining state-of-the-art equipment. Notice to Patients: No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. This also includes the following clinics: Mission Community Primary Care Cashiers. Disclaimer for Social Media:
Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. We look forward to hearing your stories and experiences at Mission Health through any of our online outlets. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional. Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. That's the plain English version. Here it is in legal language:
By posting any comments, posts or other material on Mission Health-sponsored social media networks, you give Mission Health the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose in any form and on any media. You also agree that you will not:
Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights. Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion. Post advertisements or solicitations of business. Post chain letters or pyramid schemes. Impersonate another person. Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments. Post the same note more than once or "spam." Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
Remove communications that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform with these Terms and Conditions. Terminate a user's access to the social network upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions. Edit or delete any communications posted on the social network, regardless of whether such communications violate these standards.
09/06/2025
SAVE THE DATE: Join us for a ribbon cutting celebrating Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new state-of-the-art CT/MRI suite, new therapy Gym, and laboratory. This $5 million investment advances our hospital’s ability to provide the best care for our community! The event will be held Monday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and facility tours will be offered. For more information, call 828-526-1200.
09/04/2025
HAPPENING TOMORROW: The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., on Friday, Sept. 5, from 8 am to 1 pm. Your blood donation can save up to three lives, so please consider giving! Also, due to the URGENT NEED for blood donations, The Blood Connection is now able to offer $70 in e-gift card rewards to all donors with the exception of O-Negative donors, who will now receive $120 in rewards! A photo ID or Blood Connection donor card (preferred) is required. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first. To schedule an appointment:https://bit.ly/4mQuK4T
09/03/2025
It’s Su***de Prevention Month – an important reminder about the power of connection and the availability of immediate mental health support.
The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline offers all of the above. If you live in the U.S. and you’re in emotional distress or concerned about a loved one, you can reach out for free, confidential help anytime, day or night. To connect with a crisis counselor, call or text 988 or start a live chat at 988Lifeline.org
Find out if you are a candidate for weight-loss surgery based on any current health care conditions and how your weight affects your quality of life.
09/01/2025
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED THIS FRIDAY: The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., on Friday, Sept. 5, from 8 am to 1 pm. Your blood donation can save up to three lives, so please consider giving! The Blood Connection is now able to offer $70 in e-gift card rewards to all donors with the exception of O-Negative donors, who will now receive $120 in rewards! A photo ID or Blood Connection donor card (preferred) is required. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first. To schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4p7DZ2e
08/26/2025
URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS: The Blood Connection will host a blood drive at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, 190 Hospital Dr., on Friday, Sept. 5, from 8 am to 1 pm. Your blood donation can save up to three lives, so please consider giving! Donors will receive $40 in e-gift card rewards from The Blood Connection! A photo ID or Blood Connection donor card (preferred) is required. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be honored first. To schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3HQh3nb
08/21/2025
Feeling unusually tired, or noticing a nagging cough, jaw pain or swollen legs? Your heart might be trying to tell you something. Learn subtle signs of heart disease and find out if you could potentially be at risk for a silent : https://bit.ly/4lJNfGJ
Is hip or knee pain affecting your life? Learn how at risk you may be for further complications and what care may be necessary to get you back to full activity.
08/08/2025
Falls, muscle strain and overuse are some of the most common ways hip injuries occur. No matter how it started, if is affecting your quality of life, consider taking our free online assessment. It can help you determine the best next steps based on your symptoms, activity level and health history. You will receive your results right away. Get started today: https://bit.ly/41sgTZI
Looking for compassionate care? Our orthopedic experts can work with you to create a personalized care plan. If your hip pain is mild, physical therapy and lifestyle adjustments might offer the relief you need. In more severe cases, hip replacement surgery may be an option. Across our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, our experts performed over 28,000 hip replacements and 22,000 hip fracture repairs last year, helping patients regain mobility. Learn more about our hip replacement services and schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3J4RL53
08/07/2025
Essential screenings like mammograms and other imaging exams are vital to staying on top of your health and detecting conditions in their earliest and most treatable stages.
Your loved ones depend on you. So, show up for them and yourself by prioritizing your health.
At Mission Health, we know it can be challenging to make time for screenings, so we’ve made scheduling easy. You can schedule at the hospital nearest you here: https://bit.ly/46HfHFp
08/06/2025
🧠⏱️ We know every second counts when someone is suffering from a stroke. Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital, designated by the Joint Commission. We're also proud to be part of our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, which collectively responds to strokes 45% faster than the national standard.
We know door-to-needle (DTN) time is critical. Here, we explain what DTN time is and why it matters. DTN time is the amount of time between an ischemic stroke patient's arrival at the hospital (“door”) and when they receive a clot-busting medication (“needle”) to help restore blood flow to the brain. The faster the medicine is given, the more brain cells can potentially be saved, helping to reduce the risk of long-term disability or stroke.
Know the signs of stroke. Act FAST. Call 911 immediately. To learn more about our expert, lifesaving stroke care, visit https://bit.ly/4opwkMa
08/05/2025
Congratulations to our Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Laboratory Team for another successful completion of their biennial College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation inspection. CAP is a prestigious Laboratory Accreditation Program that ensures laboratories adhere to the highest standard of quality and patient care. “I would like to recognize the entire Laboratory Team for this amazing accomplishment. Without our team’s hard work and dedication, this accomplishment could not have been met,” said Caleb Brown, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Laboratory Manager.
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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH), a member of Mission Health, is a community hospital serving Highlands, Cashiers and the surrounding North Carolina mountain communities. Located on Highway 64 between the two towns, HCH offers diagnostic and acute patient care through on-site professional services or provides a referral to other regional healthcare systems. Emergency care is physician-staffed 24/7. HCH has 24 beds for acute care services, 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center, a skilled nursing facility, and four hospital-owned physician clinics in Highlands and Cashiers.
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Disclaimer for Social Media:
Open discussion through Mission Health's social media sites is always encouraged. We look forward to hearing your stories and experiences at Mission Health through any of our online outlets. However, to make sure posts stay on topic, and are considerate of others, Mission Health will practice a prudent amount of monitoring. Information regarding medical issues or advice posted on our pages should not replace a consultation with a health care professional. Please be aware that Mission Health's social sites are completely public. We strongly warn against disclosing any personal information and we suggest you exercise complete caution when posting. Please be advised that posting information regarding your personal information, location, medical record or financial information is strongly discouraged. That's the plain English version.
Here it is in legal language: By posting any comments, posts or other material on Mission Health-sponsored social media networks, you give Mission Health the irrevocable right to reproduce, distribute, publish, display, edit, modify, create derivative works from, and otherwise use your submission for any purpose in any form and on any media. You also agree that you will not:
Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights.
Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Mission Health in its sole discretion.
Post advertisements or solicitations of business.
Post chain letters or pyramid schemes.
Impersonate another person.
Allow any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments.
Post the same note more than once or "spam."
Mission Health reserves the right (but is not obligated) to do any or all of the following:
Remove communications that are abusive, illegal or disruptive, or that otherwise fail to conform with these Terms and Conditions.
Terminate a user's access to the social network upon any breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Edit or delete any communications posted on the social network, regardless of whether such communications violate these standards.