Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a comprehensive acute care Medical Center with a targeted focus on preventive healthcare. Their history of caring for residents of Haywood County and surrounding counties began in 1927 when Haywood County Hospital opened as the first county hospital in the state.

Located on 51 acres of land, HRMC is a major health care provider today, featuring centers of excellence providing a comprehensive array of the finest medical services available, and always remaining a compassionate, family Medical Center. Haywood Regional Medical Center, the largest healthcare facility in Western North Carolina west of Asheville, is a major resource for healthy living in Western North Carolina.

HRMC is a 194-bed facility with a staff of 885 and a $110 million operating budget. During the fiscal year 2001-2002, they served 6,148 patients on an in-patient basis and 90,312 patients on an out-patient basis. The Emergency Department volume has grown from 19,390 patients in 1999 to 23,534 patients in 2001, a 17.6% growth. From 2002 to 2005, the Emergency Room projected volume is 28,711, a 22% potential growth.