Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital Providing our communities with high-quality, patient-centered care for over thirty-seven years.

Erlanger Auxiliary volunteers recently donated 10 meal kits filled with non-perishable items to support our patients in ...
02/27/2026

Erlanger Auxiliary volunteers recently donated 10 meal kits filled with non-perishable items to support our patients in need in our Emergency Department and inpatient rooms. We are so grateful for their continued generosity and dedication to our community!

For that special someone 💖
02/12/2026

For that special someone 💖

We're proud to announce that, for the eighth year straight, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger has received a Level I traum...
02/06/2026

We're proud to announce that, for the eighth year straight, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger has received a Level I trauma redesignation for Pediatric Trauma with the State of Alabama. We've provided pediatric trauma care in the region for nearly 50 years and have had a designated pediatric trauma center in Alabama since 2018.

Throughout the redesignation process, surveyors praised Children’s Hospital at Erlanger care for pediatric trauma patients, highlighting our Pink Shirt and ECMO programs and our exceptional emergency and PICU staff.

Learn more about what this redesignation means for our Alabama patients, and what pediatric trauma care looks like throughout the health system.

https://erlangerhealth.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/childrens-hospital-at-erlanger-receives-alabama-level-1-pediatric-trauma-redesignation/

Go Red for Women is more than style (although we do look good in red!). Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women...
02/06/2026

Go Red for Women is more than style (although we do look good in red!).

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women, and it doesn't always look the same as it does in men. That's why it's important to know the signs:

❣️ Shortness of breath
❣️ Nausea or lightheadedness
❣️Jaw, neck, back, or shoulder pain
❣️Extreme fatigue
❣️Chest discomfort (not always a sharp pain)

So today we wore red—drop pictures of your best red fits in the comments below 🙌 Let's keep the conversation going!

02/02/2026

February is American Heart Month! And this Friday is National Wear Red Day, a day to support women’s cardiovascular health by wearing red, sharing information and resources, and donating to support research and education.

Join us in sporting your best red garments this Friday, February 6. ❤️❤️❤️

📢 We're excited to announce our speaker for the APP Keynote Dinner: Dr. Darria Long Gillespie! Dr. Darria is a Harvard-...
02/01/2026

📢 We're excited to announce our speaker for the APP Keynote Dinner: Dr. Darria Long Gillespie!

Dr. Darria is a Harvard- and Yale-trained practicing emergency physician, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine, and founder of No-Panic Parenting. She is a burnout researcher, international TV contributor, and regular on CNN, NBC, Netflix, and other outlets. She is also the national bestselling author of Mom Hacks and TedX speaker of the widely popular “An ER doctor on ending the crazy busy,” and mom of two.

The APP Keynote Dinner will take place Thursday, February 19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Chattanooga. Enjoy an evening of connection, great food, and inspiration from Dr. Darria!

🎫 Register for both the Keynote Dinner and APP CON here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-practice-provider-conference-2026-tickets-1969875076381?aff=oddtdtcreator

February 1 | 4 PMCardiac Rehab will be closed Monday, February 2.Erlanger Western Carolina EMG practices, which include ...
01/30/2026

February 1 | 4 PM

Cardiac Rehab will be closed Monday, February 2.

Erlanger Western Carolina EMG practices, which include all primary care, express care, urgent care, cardiology, orthopaedic care, surgical services and urology will open at 10 AM, on Monday, February 2.

Wound care and rehabilitation will also open at 10 AM tomorrow.
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January 31 | 6:30 PM

Erlanger Express Cares Andrews and Hayesville and Murphy Urgent Care will all be closed due to inclement weather, Sunday, February 1.
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January 30 | 5:15 PM

Erlanger Express Cares Andrews and Hayesville and Murphy Urgent Care will all be closed tomorrow, Saturday, January 31.
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Stay warm this weekend! We're monitoring the weather and will keep you updated as to any other changes. ❄️osdaydsy

Give it up for the first Spirit of Excellence winners of 2026! 🌠 The Spirit of Excellence is awarded quarterly to Erlang...
01/28/2026

Give it up for the first Spirit of Excellence winners of 2026! 🌠

The Spirit of Excellence is awarded quarterly to Erlanger Medical Group (EMG) doctors and advanced practice providers who model exceptional performance and exhibit a caring attitude toward patients and staff. All winners have been nominated by their peers.

Our all-star lineup includes (in order of appearance):

⭐ Kelly Peak, PA-C, Erlanger Gastroenterology
⭐ Ruslan Garcia, MD, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital - Hospital Medicine
⭐ Jennifer Mirza, DO, Erlanger Cardiology
⭐ Christine Denton, MD, Children's Gastroenterology

We're so grateful to be surrounded by providers who go the extra mile. 💪

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01/26/2026

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*Sunday, January 25 | 7:48PM*All adult clinics (including Wound Care and Physical Therapy) will be on a delay and will o...
01/24/2026

*Sunday, January 25 | 7:48PM*

All adult clinics (including Wound Care and Physical Therapy) will be on a delay and will open at 10:00 AM.

All Erlanger Western Carolina surgeries will proceed as planned.
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Due to the impending weather, Erlanger Western Carolina Express Cares Andrews and Hayesville, as well as Murphy Urgent Care, will close at 12PM on Saturday, January 24.

With snowy and icy conditions expected this weekend, we wanted to share a few safety tips to help you prevent injuries. ...
01/24/2026

With snowy and icy conditions expected this weekend, we wanted to share a few safety tips to help you prevent injuries.

🚗 Driving Tips
Only drive if necessary.
❄Drive slowly: adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
❄Accelerate and decelerate slowly: it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
❄If traffic signal is not working, treat it as a four-way stop.
❄Beware of black ice, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shady areas.
❄ Keep a blanket, water, flashlight, and non-perishable food in your car just in case you get stuck. Bonus points for portable chargers.

👟 Walking/Shoe Tips
❄Don’t walk with your hands in your pockets: leave your hands and arms free for balance.
❄Wear proper shoes to reduce risk of slips and falls: good sole traction helps prevent slipping on wet or icy surfaces, and ankle support helps prevent breaks and sprains.
❄Stick to sidewalks: don’t take shortcuts or less traveled paths.
❄Shuffle your feet or take short steps in icy areas.Walk like a penguin: knees slightly bent, feet pointed slightly out.

We wish everyone a safe weekend! Watch our social media for facility updates. 🤍

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3990 E US 64 Alt
Murphy, NC
28906

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